spark plugs CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2007 3.G Owners Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

2.4L Engine Compartment...............287

2.7L Engine Compartment...............288

3.5L Engine Compartment...............289

Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II......290
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............290

Emissions Inspection And
Maintenance Programs
..................291

Replacement Parts.....................292

Dealer Service........................292

Maintenance Procedures.................293
▫Engine Oil..........................293
▫Spark Plugs.........................297▫Catalytic Converter....................298
▫Crankcase Emission Control System........299
▫Fuel Filter..........................299
▫Air Cleaner Element (Filter)..............299
▫Maintenance-Free Battery................300
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............301
▫Power Steering — Fluid Check............302
▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............302
▫Body Lubrication.....................303
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................303
▫Windshield Washer Reservoir.............304
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Synthetic Engine Oils
There are a number of engine oils being promoted as
either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to use
such a product, useonlythose oils that are American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certified and have the recom-
mended SAE viscosity grade. Follow the maintenance
schedule that describes your driving type.
Materials Added To Engine Oils
The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from
your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can
present a problem to the environment. Contact your
dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice
on how and where used oil can be safely discarded in
your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine
oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
All of this manufacturers engines have a full-flow type
disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace-
ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider-
ably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure
most efficient service. Mopar Engine Oil Filters are high
quality oil filters and are recommended.
Spark Plugs
Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor-
mance and emission control. New plugs should be in-
stalled at the specified mileage. The entire set should be
replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark
plug. Refer to the Engine data Label located under the
hood for the proper type of spark plug for use in your
vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
Engine Oil (2.4 & 2.7 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 is recommended. Refer to the en-
gine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Mate-
rial Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil (3.5 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Refer to the
engine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting
DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Oil Filter (2.4 Liter) Mopar04884900AB or equivalent.
Oil Filter (2.7 & 3.5 Liter) Mopar05281090 or equivalent.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.
Fuel Selection (2.4 & 2.7 Liter) 87 Octane
Fuel Selection (3.5 Liter) 87 to 89 Octane
328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000)
Change engine oil and oil filter,or at 3 months,
whichever comes first.X X XXX
Replace the air cleaner filter.X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace Spark Plugs:2.4L EngineX
SCHEDULE “B” 337
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000)
Change engine oil and oil filter,or at 3 months,
whichever comes first.X X XXX
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid and Filter.X
Replace Spark Plugs:2.4L EngineX
Flush and replace engine coolantat 60 months, or
102,000 miles (170 000 km) whichever comes first.X
SCHEDULE “B” 339
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Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers ) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000)
Change engine oil and oil filter,or at 3 months,
whichever comes first.X X XXX
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Inspect brake linings.X
Replace Spark Plugs:2.4L EngineX
SCHEDULE “B” 341
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000)
Change engine oil and oil filter,or at 3 months,
whichever comes first.X X XXX
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Replace Spark Plugs:2.7L and 3.5L Engines X
Flush and replace engine coolantif not done at 60
months. (Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, or 102,000 miles (170 000 km) whichever
comes first.X
342 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Change engine oil and oil filter,or at 3 months,
whichever comes first.X XXXX
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid and Filter.X
Replace Spark Plugs:2.4L EngineX
Replace the accessory drive belt every 120,000
miles (200 000 km).X
SCHEDULE “B” 343
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Schedule “A”
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change engine oil and oil filter.X X XXX
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace Spark Plugs:2.4L EngineX
344 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54000 60,000
(Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60]
Change engine oil and oil filter.X X XXX
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Inspect brake linings. X X
Flush and replace engine coolantat 60 months, if
not replaced at 102,000 miles (170 000 km).X
Replace Spark Plugs:2.4L EngineX
SCHEDULE “A” 345
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