coolant DODGE INTREPID 2004 2.G User Guide

Once a Month
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Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transaxle and add
as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on
Schedule “A” 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other
interval shown on Schedule “B” 6,000 miles (10 000
km).
214 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X
Replace theengine timing belt(Federal Emis-
sions).X
Replace theengine timing belt(California
Emissions).X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Adjust the drive belt tension.X
Change the differential fluid. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
SCHEDULE “B” 221
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Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*XXX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Replace the drive belts. X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months
or 100,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
SCHEDULE “A” 223
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Adjust the drive belt tension. X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*‡ X
Replace theengine timing belt(Federal Emissions
equipped vehicles only).X
Replace theengine timing belt(California Emis-
sions equipped vehicles only).X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 100,000 miles.X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
224 SCHEDULE “A”
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About Your Brakes...................... 134
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System...........91,134
Accident Damage....................... 199
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 189
Adding Fuel.......................... 146
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 180
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 182
Air Conditioning.................... 114,117
Air Conditioning Controls............. 114,117
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 123
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 182
Air Conditioning System................. 182
Air Pressure, Tires...................136,137
Airbag................................ 33
Airbag Deployment....................36,37
Airbag Light.....................37,40,48,90
Airbag Maintenance...................... 39
Alarm System.......................... 23
Alignment and Balance.................. 143
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 188
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 189
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 134
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 91Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 23
Anti-Theft System....................... 23
Appearance Care....................... 197
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Automatic Door Locks.................... 16
Automatic Mirrors....................... 53
Automatic Off, Interior Lights.............. 60
Automatic Temperature Control............ 117
Automatic Transaxle..................129,194
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 197
Fluid Level Check..................... 195
Reset Mode......................... 130
Selection Of Lubricant................. 194
Shifting............................ 130
Special Additives..................... 197
Backfire, Engine........................ 180
Ball Joints............................ 184
Battery............................158,181
Emergency Starting.................... 158
Gas Caution......................158,181
Jump Starting........................ 158
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
238 INDEX

Washing............................ 198
Waxing............................. 198
Wheels............................. 199
Windshield Wiper Blades............... 186
Climate Control........................ 114
Clock................................. 93
Coat Hook............................. 52
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 113
Compact Disc Player...................93,98
Compact Spare Tire..................... 139
Compass.............................. 79
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 77
Console, Overhead....................... 70
Contract, Service....................... 230
Cooling System........................ 188
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 189
Coolant Level........................ 190
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 188
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 188
Inspection........................... 188
Points to Remember................... 191
Pressure Cap........................ 189
Radiator Cap........................ 189Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 191
Selection of Coolant................... 189
Corrosion Protection.................... 197
Courtesy Lights......................... 61
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 180
Cruise Light........................... 89
Cup Holder............................ 52
Customer Assistance.................... 228
Daytime Running Lights.................. 63
Dealer Service......................... 171
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 117
Defroster, Windshield...............48,116,120
Diagnostic System, Onboard.............90,169
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 64
Disabled Vehicle Towing................. 163
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 188
Engine Oil.......................... 177
Door Ajar Light......................... 89
Door Locks........................14,15,16
Door Locks, Automatic................... 16
Door Locks, Central...................... 15
240 INDEX

Additives........................... 146
Filler Cap........................... 147
Filter.............................. 180
Gauge.............................. 88
Light............................... 88
Materials Added...................... 146
Octane Rating........................ 143
System Hoses........................ 194
Fuses.............................201,202
Garage Door Opener..................... 70
GasCap .............................. 147
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 144
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 144
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 89
Fuel................................ 88
Oil Pressure.......................... 88
Speedometer/Odometer................. 91
Glass Cleaning......................... 200
Glove Compartment..................... 14
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 152Head Restraints......................... 57
Headlights
Bulb Replacement..................... 204
Cleaning............................ 200
Dimmer Switch....................... 64
Lights On Reminder.................... 62
Switch.............................. 62
Time Delay........................... 62
Heater............................ 114,117
High Beam Indicator..................... 89
Holder, Cup........................... 52
Homelink Transmitter.................... 70
Hood Latch Maintenance................. 185
Hood Release.......................... 59
Hook, Coat............................ 52
Hoses............................191,194
Ignition
Key ...............................9,12
Lock............................... 13
Illuminated Entry....................... 14
Immobilizer............................. 9
Infant Restraint......................... 41
242 INDEX

Service Engine Soon Light................ 169
Service Manuals........................ 233
Setting the Clock........................ 93
Shoulder Belts.......................... 31
Side Airbag............................ 38
Side View Mirror Adjustment............... 54
Side Window Demisters.................. 122
Signals, Turn........................... 64
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 161
Snow Chains.......................... 140
Snow Tires............................ 140
Spare Tire............................ 139
Spark Plugs........................... 178
Specifications.......................... 208
Engine............................. 208
Speed Control........................67,89
Speedometer........................... 89
Starting.............................. 127
Steering
Linkage............................ 184
Power...........................135,183
Tilt Column.......................... 65
Stuck, Freeing......................... 162Sulfur in Gasoline...................... 145
Sun Roof............................76,77
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 33
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 177
Tachometer............................ 88
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......... 153
Theft Alarm............................ 23
Theft System........................... 23
Tilt Steering Column..................... 65
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 62
Timing Belt........................... 180
Tires ...........................48,136,235
Air Pressure......................136,137
Alignment.......................... 143
Balancing........................... 143
Chains............................. 140
Changing........................153,154
Flat Changing........................ 153
High Speed......................... 138
Jacking............................. 154
Pressure Label....................... 137
Quality Grading...................... 235
INDEX 247
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