1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM octane

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
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CHASSIS AND BODY .................... 19
DRIVETRAIN ........................... 16 ENGINE
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GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 1
GENERAL INFORMATION INDEX
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Classification of Lubricants .................. 1
Fluid Capacities .......................... 4
Fuel Usage .............................. 1
Hoisting Recommendations .................. 5
Introduction .............................. 1 Jump Starting Procedure
.................... 4
Parts and Lubricant Recommendations ......... 1
Parts Requiring No Lubrication ............... 4
Severe Service ........................... 1
Towing Recommendations ................... 7
INTRODUCTION
Chrysler Corporation has compiled recommended
lubrication and maintenance schedules and proce-
dures to help reduce premature wear or failure over
a broad range of operating conditions. When select-
ing the proper maintenance schedule, the climate
and operating conditions must be considered. A vehi-
cle subjected to severe usage requires service more
frequently than a vehicle used for general transpor-
tation.
PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
When service is required, Chrysler Corporation rec-
ommends that only Mopar tbrand parts, lubricants
and chemicals be used. Mopar tprovides the best en-
gineered products for servicing Chrysler Corporation
vehicles.
SEVERE SERVICE
If a vehicle is operated under any of the following
conditions, it is considered severe service.
² Extremely dusty areas.
² 50% or more of vehicle operation in 32ÉC (90ÉF) or
higher temperatures.
² Prolonged idling ( such as, vehicle operation in
stop and go traffic).
² Frequent short running periods. Not allowing en-
gine to warm to operating temperatures.
² Police or taxi usage.
FUEL USAGE
All Chrysler Corporation engines require the use of
unleaded fuel to reduce exhaust emissions. Use fuel
with a minimum octane rating of 87,(R + M)/2. See
Engine section of this group for Fuel Recommenda-
tions.
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS
Only lubricants that are endorsed by the following
organizations standards should be used to service a
Chrysler Corporation vehicle.
² Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
² American Petroleum Institute (API)
² National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
ENGINE OIL
SAE GRADE RATING INDICATES ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY
² SAE 30 = single grade engine oil.
² SAE 5W-30 = multiple grade engine oil.
API QUALITY CLASSIFICATION.
² SG service engine oil is a high quality crankcase
lubricant designed for use in all naturally aspirated
engines.
² SG/CD service engine oil is a high quality crank-
case lubricant designed for use in most naturally as-
pirated and turbocharged gasoline or diesel engines.
GEAR LUBRICANTS
SAE ratings also apply to multiple grade gear lu-
bricants. In addition, API classification defines the
lubricants usage.
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PCV SYSTEM TEST
Refer to group 25, Emission Control System for
proper procedures to test PCV system.
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Chrysler Corporation recommends that only fuel pur-
chased from a reputable retailer be used. Use high qual-
ity, unleaded gasoline to provide satisfactory
driveability and highest fuel economy. Gasoline contain-
ing detergent and corrosion control additives are desire-
able. If the engine develops spark knock (audible ping),
poor performance, hard starting or stalling, purchase
fuel from another source. Engine performance can vary
when using different brands of gasoline with the same
octane rating. Occasional light engine spark knock un-
der heavy acceleration, at low speed or when vehicle is
heavily loaded is not harmful. Extended periods of
spark knock under moderate acceleration or at cruising
speed can damage the engine. The cause of excessive
spark knock condition must be diagnosed and corrected.
For diagnostic procedures refer to Group 14, Fuel Sys-
tem and Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures manual.
SELECTING GASOLINE
CAUTION:Do not use fuel containing METHANOL
(methyl or wood alcohol), damage to fuel system
will result. Do not use leaded gasoline, damage to catalytic
converter will result and vehicle will not conform to
emission control standards.
ETHANOL, MTBE OR ETBE BLENDS
All Chrysler Corporation vehicles are designed to
use unleaded gasoline ONLY. Gasohol blends, con-
taining 10% Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 90% un-
leaded gasoline can be used provided it has adequate
octane rating. Fuel blends containing up to 15% MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) and 85% unleaded gasoline can
be used. Fuel blends containing up to 17% ETBE
(Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) and 83% unleaded gas-
oline can also be used. Fuel blended with ethanol, MTBE or ETBE are
also referred to as reformulated or clean air gasoline.
These fuels contribute less emissions to the atmo-
sphere. Chrysler Corporation recommends that
blended fuels be used when available
METHANOL BLENDS Using gasoline blended with methanol can result
in starting and driveability problems. Deterioration
of fuel system components will result. Methanol in-
duced problems are not the responsibility of Chrysler
Corporation and may not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES
Use regular unleaded gasoline having a minimum
octane rating of 87 (R+M)/2. Higher octane premium
unleaded gasoline can be used if desired.
2.2L 16 VALVE TURBOCHARGED ENGINE
Use premium unleaded gasoline having a mini-
mum octane rating of 91 (R+M)/2. Gasoline with oc-
tane rating less than 91 (R+M)/2 can be used if
recommended gasoline is not available. Low octane
gasoline will reduce engine performance.
FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES
CAUTION: Do not use 100% methanol, damage to
fuel system can result. Use unleaded regular gasoline having a minimum
octane rating of 87 (R=M)/2 and M85 fuel that is
85% methanol and 15% unleaded gasoline, or a mix-
ture of these two.
FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter requires service only when a fuel
contamination problem is suspected. For proper diag-
nostic and service procedures refer to Group 14, Fuel
System,
IGNITION CABLES, DISTRIBUTOR CAP, AND
ROTOR
Inspect and test ignition cables, distributor cap and
rotor when the spark plugs are replaced. Oil and
grime should be cleaned from the ignition cables and
distributor cap to avoid possible spark plug fouling.
Mopar, Foamy Engine Degreaser, or equivalent is
recommended for cleaning the engine compartment.
For proper service and diagnostic procedures refer to
Group 8D, Ignition System.
SPARK PLUGS
Ignition spark plugs should be replaced at the
mileage interval described in the Lubrication and
Maintenance Schedules. Refer to the General Infor-
mation section of this group. For proper service pro-
cedures refer to Group 8D, Ignition Systems.
DRIVE BELTS
Inspect and adjust drive belts at the interval de-
scribed in the Lubrication and Maintenance Sched-
ules. Refer to General Information section of this
group. For proper inspection and adjustment proce-
dures, see Group 7, Cooling System.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Inspect all emission control components and hoses
when other under hood service is performed. Refer to
emission system Vacuum Hose Label located on the
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FUEL SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
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2.2L TURBO III MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ GENERAL DIAGNOSIS ................. 95
2.2L TURBO III MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS ............. 100
2.2L TURBO III MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SERVICE PROCEDURES ............... 107
2.2L TURBO III MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SYSTEM OPERATION .................. 83
2.2L/2.5L SINGLE POINT FUEL INJECTIONÐ GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .................. 35
2.2L/2.5L SINGLE POINT FUEL INJECTIONÐ ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS .............. 41
2.2L/2.5L SINGLE POINT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SERVICE PROCEDURES ................ 48
2.2L/2.5L SINGLE POINT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SYSTEM OPERATION .................. 24
2.5L FLEXIBLE FUEL MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐGENERAL DIAGNOSIS ....... 66
2.5L FLEXIBLE FUEL MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS . . . 70
2.5L FLEXIBLE FUEL MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐSERVICE PROCEDURES ..... 77
2.5L FLEXIBLE FUEL MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐSYSTEM OPERATION ....... 55 3.0L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS ................. 125
3.0L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS ............. 130
3.0L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SERVICE PROCEDURES ............... 138
3.0L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SYSTEM OPERATION ................. 113
3.3L AND 3.8L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ GENERAL DIAGNOSIS ................. 157
3.3L AND 3.8L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS ............. 162
3.3L AND 3.8L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SERVICE PROCEDURES ............... 169
3.3L AND 3.8L MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTIONÐ SYSTEM OPERATION ................. 145
ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THROTTLE CABLE .............................. 21
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM ................. 3
FUEL TANKS .......................... 14
GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 1
SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 178
GENERAL INFORMATION
Throughout this group, references are made to a
particular vehicle by letter designation. A chart
showing the breakdown of these designations is in-
cluded in the Introduction Section at the front of this
service manual. The Fuel System consists of the fuel tank, fuel
pump, fuel filter, throttle body, fuel injectors, fuel
tubes and vacuum tubes. The Fuel Delivery System consists of the fuel
pump, fuel filter, fuel lines and fuel hoses. The Fuel Tank Assembly consists of the fuel tank,
filler tube, a fuel gauge sending unit assembly and a
pressure-vacuum filler cap. Also, the Evaporation Control System is part of the
fuel system. The evaporation control system is de-
signed to reduce the emission of fuel vapor into the
atmosphere. The description and function of the Evaporation
Control System is found in Group 25 of this manual.FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Your vehicle was designed to meet all emission
regulations and provide excellent fuel economy when
using high quality unleaded gasoline.
VEHICLES WITHOUT TURBOCHARGED ENGINES
Use unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane
rating of 87.
VEHICLES WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINESÐEXCEPT 16 VALVE 2.2L ENGINES
These vehicles will operate satisfactorily on both
regular unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane
rating or 87, and premium unleaded gasoline having
a minimum octane rating of 91. The use of premium
unleaded gasoline will improve performance.
VEHICLES WITH 2.2L 16 VALVE ENGINES
The use of premium unleaded gasoline having a
minimum octane of 91 is recommended. If premium
unleaded is not available, then unleaded gasoline
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with a minimum octane of 87 may be used. However,
the use of lower octane gasoline will result in re-
duced performance.
FLEXIBLE FUEL AA-BODY VEHICLES
These vehicles will operate on either unleaded gas-
oline with a minimum posted octane of 87 or M85
fuel. M85 fuel is a mixture of 85 percent methanol
and 15 percent unleaded gasoline. The vehicle also
will operate on mixture of M85 and unleaded gaso-
line with a minimum posted octane of 87. Do not
use 100 percent methanol in these vehicles.
THE FOLLOWING IS APPLICABLE TO ALL VEHICLES
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not
harmful to your engine. However, continued heavy
spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and
should be reported to your dealer immediately. En-
gine damage resulting from operating with a heavy
spark knock may not be covered by the new vehicle
warranty. In addition to using unleaded gasoline with the
proper octane rating, gasolines that contain deter-
gents, corrosion and stability additives are recom-
mended. Using gasolines that have these additives
will help improve fuel economy, reduce emissions,
and maintain vehicle performance. Generally, pre-
mium unleaded gasolines contain more additive than
regular unleaded. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as
hard starting, stalling, and stumble. If you experi-
ence these problems, try another brand of gasoline
before considering service for the vehicle.
GASOLINE/OXYGENATE BLENDS
Some fuel suppliers blend gasoline with materials
that contain oxygen such as alcohol, MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) and ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Bu-
tyl Ether). The type and amount of oxygenate used
in the blend is important. The following are generally used in gasoline
blends: Ethanol - (Ethyl or Grain Alcohol) properly blended, is used as a mixture of 10 percent ethanol
and 90 percent gasoline. Gasoline blended with eth-
anol may be used in your vehicle. Methanol - (Methyl or Wood Alcohol) is used in a
variety of concentrations when blended with un-
leaded gasoline. You may find fuels containing 3 per-
cent or more methanol along with other alcohols
called cosolvents. Do not use gasolines containing Methanol.
Use of methanol/gasoline blends may result in
starting and driveability problems and damage criti-
cal fuel system components. Problems that are the result of using methanol/gas-
oline blends are not the responsibility of Chrysler
Motors and may not be covered by the new vehicle
warranty. MTBE/ETBE - Gasoline and MTBE (Methyl Ter-
tiary Butyl Ether) blends are a mixture of unleaded
gasoline blended and up to 15 percent MTBE. Gaso-
line and ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butly Ether) are
blends of gasoline and up to 17 percent ETBE. Gas-
oline blended with MTBE or ETBE may be used in
your vehicle. Clean Air Gasoline
Many gasolines are now being blended that con-
tribute to cleaner air, especially in those areas of the
country where pollution levels are high. These new
blends provide a cleaner burning fuel and some are
referred to as reformulated gasoline. In areas of the country where carbon monoxide lev-
els are high, gasolines are being treated with oxy-
genated materials such as ETBE, MTBE and
ethanol. The use of gasoline blended with these ma-
terials also contributes to cleaner air. Chrysler Corporation supports these efforts toward
cleaner air and recommends that you use these gas-
olines as they become available. Materials Added to Fuel
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents
should be avoided. Many of these materials intended
for gum and varnish removal may contain active sol-
vents of similar ingredients that can be harmful to
fuel system gasket and diaphragm materials.
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