engine oil DODGE NEON SRT 2005 2.G Owner's Guide

Miles 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 85,000
(Kilometers) (96 000) (104
000)(112
000)(120
000)(128
000)(136 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs and ignition cables.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. Not
required if previously changed. *‡X
Replace themake-up air filter(located inside the
air cleaner).X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Replace manual transaxle fluid. X
192 SCHEDULE“A”
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Miles 90,000 95,000 100,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. Not required if
previously changed. *‡X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not done at 60 months. X
Replace themake-up air filter(located inside the air cleaner). X
Replace theengine timing belt.X
Replace manual transaxle fluid. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
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“A”193
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Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 45
Bulb Replacement...................173,174
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 176
Capacities, Fluid....................... 176
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 124
Oil (Engine)......................... 148
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 123
Catalytic Converter..................... 149
CD Changer........................... 79
CD Player...........................75,77
CD Player Maintenance................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 176
Central Door Locks...................... 14
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 119
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 130
Charging System Light................... 71
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 105
Child Restraint......................... 38
Child Safety Locks....................... 16
Circuit Breakers.....................170,171Cleaning
Glass.............................. 168
Headlights.......................... 168
Climate Control......................... 84
Clock................................. 74
Compact Disc Maintenance................ 83
Compact Spare Tire..................... 115
Console............................... 62
Contract, Service....................... 198
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 97
Coolant...........................176,177
Cooling System........................ 157
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 159
Coolant Level.....................157,160
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 159
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 158
Inspection........................... 160
Points to Remember................159,161
Pressure Cap........................ 159
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 161
Selection of Coolant................... 158
Corrosion Protection.................... 165
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 151
INDEX 205
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Cup Holder............................ 62
Customer Assistance.................... 196
Daytime Running Lights.................. 57
Dealer Service......................... 144
Defroster, Rear Window................... 90
Defroster, Windshield..................46,86
Deploying, Airbag....................... 35
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 142
Dimmer Control........................ 55
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 57
Disarming, Theft System.................. 22
Disposal
Engine Oil.......................... 148
Door Locks............................ 13
Door Locks, Automatic................... 15
Downshifting.......................... 100
Drive Belts............................ 149
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 136
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 50Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 130
Jump Starting........................ 133
Towing............................. 138
Emergency Trunk Release................. 17
Emission Control System Maintenance....... 180
Engine............................... 141
Break-In Recommendations............... 45
Checking Oil Level.................... 145
Compartment........................ 141
Cooling............................ 157
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 123
Jump Starting........................ 133
Oil ..........................145,176,177
Oil Change Interval................... 146
Oil Filler Cap........................ 148
Oil Filter............................ 177
Oil Selection......................... 147
Oil Synthetic......................... 148
Overheating......................... 128
Temperature Gauge.................... 73
Timing Belt.......................... 150
Exhaust Gas Caution..................45,123
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Exhaust Pipes......................... 156
Exhaust System........................ 156
Extender, Seat Belt....................... 30
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 151
Engine Fuel......................... 151
Engine Oil.......................149,177
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 128
Flooded Engine Starting................... 96
Fluid, Brake........................... 177
Fluid Capacities........................ 176
Fluid Leaks............................ 46
Fluid Level Checks
Manual Transaxle..................... 164
Fluids............................... 177
Fog Lights...........................57,69
Folding Rear Seat....................... 52
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 137
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 154
Fuel..............................121,177
Adding............................. 124Capacity............................ 176
Filler Cap........................... 124
Filter.............................. 151
Gauge.............................. 71
Light............................... 71
Octane Rating........................ 121
Tank Capacity........................ 176
Fuel System Caution.................... 123
Fuses................................ 170
GasCap .............................. 124
Gasoline............................. 176
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 121
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 122
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 73
Fuel................................ 71
Tachometer.......................... 70
Turbo Boost.......................91,121
General Information...................... 12
Glass Cleaning......................... 168
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 128
INDEX 207
10

Manual, Service........................ 200
Manual Transaxle..................95,98,164
Fluid Level Check..................... 164
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 164
Lubricant Selection.................... 164
Map/Reading Lights..................... 54
Master Cylinder........................ 163
Mirrors............................... 49
Electric Remote....................... 50
Outside............................. 49
Rearview............................ 49
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Mopar Parts........................144,200
Multi-Function Control Lever.............56,57
Occupant Restraints...................... 23
Odometer
Trip ................................ 72
Oil, Engine.........................145,176
Capacity............................ 176
Change Interval...................... 146
Checking........................... 145
Disposal............................ 148Filter.............................. 149
Identification Logo.................... 148
Materials Added to.................... 148
Quality............................. 148
Recommendation..................147,176
Synthetic........................... 148
Viscosity............................ 148
Oil Pressure Light....................... 70
Onboard Diagnostic System............142,143
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)......... 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 89
Overheating, Engine..................... 128
Owner’s Manual......................4,200
Paint Care............................ 165
Panic Alarm........................... 19
Parking Brake......................... 100
Passing Light........................... 57
Pets.................................. 44
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 108
Power
Door Locks.......................... 14
Steering.........................103,154
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Adjustment.......................... 50
Rear Folding......................... 52
Reclining............................ 51
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............21,71
Sentry Key..........................10,21
Sentry Key Programming.................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 196
Service Contract........................ 198
Service Manuals........................ 200
Setting the Clock........................ 74
Shift Speeds............................ 99
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle............. 99
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 27
Side Airbag............................ 36
Side Window Demisters................... 89
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 136
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 119
Snow Tires............................ 119
Spark Plugs........................... 149
Speedometer........................... 70
Speedometer and Odometer................ 68
Starting............................... 95
Engine Fails to Start.................... 96Starting Procedures...................... 95
Steering
Power............................. 103
Tilt Column.......................... 59
Wheel Lock.......................... 13
Storage, Vehicle........................ 173
Sun Roof.............................. 60
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 61
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 30
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 148
Tachometer............................ 70
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......73,129
Theft Alarm............................ 21
Theft System........................... 21
Theft System Arming..................... 21
Theft System Disarming................... 22
Tilt Steering Column..................... 59
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 108
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 107
Tire Markings......................... 104
Tire Safety Information................... 104
Tires ...........................46,112,201
212 INDEX