2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER engine oil

Miles 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000
(Kilometers) (56 000) (64 000) (72 000) (80 000) (88 000)
[Months] [30] [36] [42]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
310 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 85,000
(Kilometers) (96 000) (104
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000)(136 000)
[Months] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. 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. * ³X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months,
regardless of mileage.X
Replace thePCV make-up air filter.X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 311
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Miles 90,000 95,000 100,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. 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. * ³X
Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. X
Replace thePCV make-up air filter.X
Replace theengine timing belt.X
312 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 110,000 115,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (177 000) (185 000) (193 000)
[Month] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Inspect thePCV Valveand replace if necessary. * X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
³ 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.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 313
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Radiator Cap......................... 267
Selection of Coolant.................... 267
Corrosion Protection..................... 276
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 258
Cruise Light........................... 133
Cup Holder............................ 112
Customer Assistance..................... 316
Dealer Service.......................... 250
Defroster, Rear Window................... 173
Defroster, Windshield................60,168,169
Delay Wipers........................... 99
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 248
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 97
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 255
Door Ajar............................. 133
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20Downshifting.......................... 191
Drive Belts............................ 256
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 238
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 173
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 68
Electrical Power Outlets................... 110
Electronic Power Distribution Center.......... 282
Electronic Speed Control................... 101
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 230
Jump Starting......................... 235
Towing............................. 240
Emergency Trunk Release................... 29
Emission Control System Maintenance......249,294
Engine............................246,247
Break-In Recommendations................ 59
Checking Oil Level..................... 251
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Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 220
Fuel Requirements..................... 216
Jump Starting......................... 235
Oil ...........................251,290,291
Oil Change Interval.................... 252
Oil Filter............................ 291
Oil Selection.......................... 253
Oil Synthetic......................... 255
Overheating.......................... 228
Temperature Gauge..................... 130
Timing Belt.......................... 258
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 254
Exhaust Gas Caution..............28,59,220,264
Exhaust System......................... 264
Filler Location Fuel...................... 135
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 258
Engine Fuel.......................... 258Engine Oil........................255,291
Flashers.............................. 228
Hazard Warning....................... 228
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 235
Flooded Engine Starting................... 181
Fluid, Brake........................... 292
Fluid Capacities......................... 290
Fluid Leaks............................. 61
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 273
Fog Light Service........................ 288
Fog Lights...........................97,135
Folding Rear Seat........................ 86
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 239
Fuel..............................216,291
Adding............................. 221
Additives............................ 219
Capacity............................ 290
Clean Air............................ 217
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Latches
Hood............................... 92
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 216
Liftgate................................ 28
Light Bulbs.........................286,287
Lights...............................61,93
Airbag........................45,50,60,134
Anti-Lock........................... 131
Back-Up............................. 289
Brake Warning........................ 132
Center Mounted Stop................... 289
Courtesy/Reading...................... 93
Daytime Running....................... 96
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 95
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 130
Fog ...........................97,135,288
Front Replacement..................... 287
Headlight Switch....................... 96
Headlights............................ 96High Beam Indicator.................... 131
Instrument Cluster...................... 96
Interior.............................. 94
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 129
Lights On Reminder..................... 96
Low Fuel............................ 135
Malfunction Indicator................... 134
Oil Pressure.......................... 129
Rear Servicing........................ 288
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 131
Security Alarm......................... 26
Service.............................. 287
Theft Alarm.......................... 129
Traction Control.................132,134,197
Turn Signal....................95,97,130,288
Voltage............................. 129
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 129
Loading Vehicle......................... 223
Tires ............................... 202
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Odometer............................. 133
Trip .............................133,135
Oil, Engine.........................251,290
Capacity............................ 290
Change Interval....................... 252
Checking............................ 251
Disposal............................ 255
Filter............................... 255
Identification Logo..................... 254
Materials Added to..................... 255
Quality............................. 254
Recommendation...................253,290
Synthetic............................ 255
Viscosity............................ 254
Oil Pressure Light....................... 129
Onboard Diagnostic System..............248,249
Operator Manuals......................... 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 172
Overdrive............................. 186Overhead Console....................... 104
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 104
Overheating, Engine...................... 228
Owner's Manual.......................4,322
Paint Care............................. 276
Panel Rear Shelf......................... 114
Panic Alarm............................ 23
Parking Brake.......................... 192
Passing Light........................... 97
Pets.................................. 58
Phone, Cellular.......................... 70
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 70
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 202
Power
Distribution Center..................... 282
Door Locks........................... 19
Outlet.............................. 110
Steering..........................196,261
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