2004 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY fuel filter

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
m3.3L/3.8L Engines......................308
mOnboard Diagnostic System Ð OBD II........309
mEmissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................310
mReplacement Parts......................311
mDealer Service.........................311
mMaintenance Procedures..................312
NEngine Oil..........................313
NEngine Oil Filter......................316NDrive Belts Ð Check Condition And Tension . . 316
NSpark Plugs.........................317
NEngine Air Cleaner Filter................317
NEngine Fuel Filter.....................318
NCatalytic Converter....................318
NMaintenance-Free Battery................319
NAir Conditioner......................321
NPower Steering Ð Fluid Check............322
NFront Suspension Ball Joints..............323
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Engine Fuel Filter
A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at
which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting.
Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the
fuel tank, filter replacement may be necessary.
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.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
CAUTION!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and the
vehicle.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
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Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL.
2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL
housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach the
CHMSL.
License Light
1. Remove the two lens assembly mounting screws.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Replace the bulb and
reattach the lens assembly.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)20 Gallons 76 Liters
Engine Oil-with filter
3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
Cooling System *
3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines 13.4 qts 12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
* Add 2.9 quarts (2.8 liters) if equipped with a rear
heater.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND
GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil Use API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395, (GF-3). Refer to oil
viscosity chart for correct SAE grade.
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
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Adding Fuel........................... 279
Adding Washer Fluid..................232,324
Additives, Fuel......................... 277
Adjustable Pedals........................ 116
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 321
Air Conditioning.....................209,214
Air Conditioning Controls................. 209
Air Conditioning Filter.................230,322
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 229
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............216,224
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 321
Air Conditioning System..........209,214,219,321
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 210
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 261
Airbag................................ 50
Airbag Deployment....................... 57
Airbag Light.....................54,59,74,162
Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Airbag, Side............................ 56Alarm Light........................... 164
Alarm System........................... 27
Alignment and Balance................... 267
All Wheel Drive...................244,268,337
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze Disposal...................... 329
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............327,328
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 247
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 163
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 27
Appearance Care........................ 339
Ashtray............................... 140
Auto Down Power Windows................ 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 82
Automatic Door Locks..................... 19
Automatic Headlights.................... 108
Automatic Temperature Control............. 219
Automatic Transaxle...................241,335
Adding Fluid......................... 353
386 INDEX

Filter............................... 337
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 337
Fluid Level Check...................... 336
Interlock System....................... 242
Reset Mode.......................... 242
Selection Of Lubricant................335,353
Shifting............................. 243
Special Additives...................... 337
Ball Joints............................. 323
Battery............................... 319
Gas Caution.......................... 320
Jump Starting......................... 298
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 26
Saving Feature........................ 109
Bearings.............................. 339
Belts, Drive............................ 316
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 324
B-Pillar Location........................ 256Brake, Parking.......................... 245
Brake System........................246,331
Anti-Lock........................... 247
Fluid Check.......................333,353
Hoses.............................. 332
Warning Light........................ 161
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 241
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Bulb Replacement....................... 347
Bulbs, Light............................ 346
Calibration, Compass..................... 122
Capacities, Fluid........................ 351
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 279
Radiator............................ 329
Car Washes............................ 340
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 278
Cargo ................................ 145
INDEX 387
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Air Cleaner Filter...................... 317
Block Heater......................... 240
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Checking Oil Level..................... 313
Compartment......................... 308
Coolant............................. 352
Cooling............................. 326
Exhaust Gas Caution..................37,278
Fails to Start.......................... 239
Fuel Requirements..................... 274
Oil ..............................313,352
Oil Change Interval.................... 314
Oil Selection.......................... 314
Oil Synthetic......................... 316
Overheating.......................... 291
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Exhaust Gas Caution..............37,73,278,326
Exhaust System......................... 325
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 82Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 317
Air Conditioning....................230,322
Automatic Transaxle.................... 337
Engine Fuel.......................... 318
Engine Oil........................316,352
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 316
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 290
Turn Signal.....................168,348,350
Fluid Capacities......................... 351
Fluid Leaks............................. 75
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 336
Brake............................... 353
Power Steering.....................322,353
Fog Light Service........................ 349
Fog Lights.......................... 110,349
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 300
390 INDEX

Fuel................................. 274
Adding............................. 279
Additives............................ 277
Clean Air............................ 275
Filler Cap............................ 279
Filter............................... 318
Gasoline............................ 274
Gauge.............................. 161
Hoses.............................. 334
Light............................... 161
Octane Rating......................274,352
Requirements......................... 274
Tank Capacity........................ 351
Fueling............................... 279
Fuses................................ 344
Garage Door Opener..................... 129
GasCap .............................. 279
Gasoline.............................. 274Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 275
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 275
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 164
Fuel................................ 161
Speedometer......................... 161
Tachometer.......................... 163
Gearshift.............................. 243
General Information..................16,25,272
Glass Cleaning.......................... 342
Grocery Bag Retainer...................... 96
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 282
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 282
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 290
Head Phones........................... 203
Head Restraints.......................... 87
Headlights............................ 107
Bulb Replacement...................... 347
INDEX 391
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