2004 DODGE INTREPID air filter

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
2.7L Engine..........................167
3.5L Engine..........................168
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II).......169
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs
............................170
Replacement Parts.....................171
Dealer Service........................171
Maintenance Procedures.................172
▫Engine Oil..........................172
▫Crankcase Emission Control System........180
▫Fuel Filter..........................180
▫Air Cleaner Filter.....................180▫Maintenance-Free Battery................181
▫Air Conditioner......................182
▫Power Steering Fluid Check..............183
▫Chassis Lubrication....................184
▫Drive Shaft Universal Joints..............184
▫Body Mechanism Lubrication.............184
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................186
▫Windshield Washers...................186
▫Exhaust System......................187
▫Cooling System.......................188
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......191
▫Brake System........................192
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Engine Timing Belt
Replace the engine timing belt at the intervals described
in the appropriate maintenance schedule.
Crankcase Emission Control System
Proper operation of this system depends on freedom
from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle
mileage builds up, the PCV valve and passages may
accumulate deposits. If a valve is not working properly,
replace it with a new valve. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CLEAN THE OLD PCV VALVE!
Check ventilation hose for indication of damage or
plugging deposits. Replace if necessary.
Fuel Filter
A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the
speed at which a vehicle can be driven. Should an
excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank,
frequent replacement of the fuel filter which is mounted
in the fuel tank may be necessary. See your dealer for
service.
Air Cleaner Filter
Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at
the intervals shown on Schedule “A”. If, however, you
drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con-
ditions, the filter element should be inspected periodi-
cally and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on
Schedule “B”.
WARNING!
The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection
in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air
cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or
maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the
engine compartment before starting the vehicle with
the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
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CAUTION!
Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transaxle can
cause serious damage. To prevent dirt and water
from entering the transaxle after checking or replen-
ishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is
seated properly.
Fluid and Filter Changes
Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be
changed as follows:
Maintenance schedule “A”— No change necessary
Maintenance schedule “B”— Every 60,000 miles (96 000
km) change fluid and filter under the following condi-
tions:
•Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or
trailer towing where the vehicle is drivenregularlyfor
more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.
NOTE:Refer to Section 8 of this manual for mainte-
nance schedules.If the transaxle is disassembled for any reason, the fluid
and filter should be changed.
Special Additives
The manufacturer recommends against the addition of
any fluid additives to the transaxle. The only exception to
this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting
fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers should be
avoided as they may adversely affect seals.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 197
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Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XXXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Adjust the drive belt tension. X
216 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000
(Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XXX X X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Adjust the drive belt tension. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
SCHEDULE “B” 217
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Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000
(Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XX XX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Adjust the drive belt tension. X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Replace the differential fluid. X
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*X XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Replace the drive belts. X
Replace the power steering fluid. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*‡X
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil-
ter.X
SCHEDULE “B” 219
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Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XXXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Adjust the drive belt tension. X X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*‡X
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