spark plugs CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2005 4.G Owners Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

3.3L/3.8L Engines......................376

Onboard Diagnostic System—OBDII........377

Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................378

Replacement Parts......................379

Dealer Service.........................379

Maintenance Procedures..................380
▫Engine Oil..........................380
▫Engine Oil Filter......................384▫Drive Belts—Check Condition
And Tension.........................384
▫Spark Plugs.........................385
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................385
▫Catalytic Converter....................385
▫Maintenance-Free Battery................387
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............389
▫Power Steering—Fluid Check............390
▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............391
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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, malfunctioning spark plugs can damage the cata-
lytic converter. For proper type of replacement spark
plugs, refer to the“Vehicle Emission Control Informa-
tion”label in the engine compartment.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at
the intervals shown on Schedule“A”. If, however, you
drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con-
ditions, the filter element should be inspected periodi-
cally and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on
Schedule“B”.
WARNING!
The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection
in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air
cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or
maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the
engine compartment before starting the vehicle with
the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel
only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the
catalyst as an emission control device.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Refer to your oil filler cap for cor-
rect SAE grade, meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Oil Filter 3.3/3.8 liter engines Mopar 5281090 or equiv.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423
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Miles 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 90, 000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filterXX
Replace thespark plugson 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines.X
Replace theignition cables3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check thePCV valveand replace if necessary.
Not required if previously changed.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter
and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary.‡XX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
434 SCHEDULE“B”
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Miles 78, 000 84, 000 90, 000 96, 000 100, 000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. *XX XX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Check and replace thePCV valve, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8
liter engines, replace if necessary.‡X
Replace thespark plugs3.3 liter and 3.8 liter en-
gines.X
Replace theignition cables3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines.X
SCHEDULE“A”439
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Spark Plugs............................ 385
Speed Control.......................... 151
Speedometer........................... 200
Starting............................... 296
Engine Fails to Start.................... 297
Starting and Operating.................... 296
Starting Procedures...................... 296
Steering
Column Controls...................... 142
Linkage............................. 391
Power...........................307,390
Shaft Seal............................ 391
Tilt Column.......................... 146
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 262
Storage............................177,415
Storage Bin............................ 177
Storage, Vehicle......................287,415
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 415Sun Roof.............................. 169
Sun Visor Extension....................... 95
Sunglass Storage........................ 155
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 171
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 54
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 383
System, Navigation...................... 243
Tachometer............................ 202
Tape Player............................ 224
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 276
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......203,347
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 74
Theft Alarm............................ 27
Theft System............................ 27
Theft System Arming...................... 28
Theft System Disarming.................... 28
Tilt Steering Column..................... 146
Tire and Loading Information Placard......314,315
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