2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN oil change

Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*XXX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect and check tension for power steering
belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if re-
quired.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months, if not done at 100,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
Rotate the tires. X XXXXX
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace
if required.*XXXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads,
linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Replace thespark plugson 2.7 liter en-
gine.X
Check and replace, if necessary, the
PCV valve.*‡X
Check and retension alternator drive
belts on 2.7 liter engine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on
2.4L engine.X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter
engine. ***X
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000 132,000 138,000
(Kilometers) (174 000) (183 000) (193 000) (203 000) (212 000) (222 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*X X XXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*‡X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter
engine.**X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not done at 100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X XXXXX
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Miles144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (232 000) (241 000)
[Months][144] [150]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if required.* X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums and shoes. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*‡X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter engine.*** X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Rotate the tires. X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
** Except for the 2.4 liter Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle
(PZEV).
*** 2.4 liter PZEV only.
‡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.
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Special Additives..................... 229
Autostick............................. 173
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 81
Ball Joints............................ 216
Battery............................... 212
Emergency Starting.................... 192
Gas Caution......................194,213
Heater............................. 146
Jump Starting........................ 192
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
Location.........................192,213
Belts, Drive........................... 210
Belts, Engine.......................... 212
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 216
B-Pillar Location....................... 160
Brake, Parking......................... 151
Brake System.......................153,224
Anti-Lock........................... 153
Fluid Check......................... 226
Hoses.............................. 225
Master Cylinder...................... 226
Warning Light........................ 94Brake/Transmission Interlock...........147,149
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 48
Bulb Replacement...................237,239
Bulbs, Light........................... 237
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 243
Capacities, Fluid....................... 243
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 178
Oil (Engine)......................... 209
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 222
Car Washes........................... 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 177
Carpeting............................. 231
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 124
Cassette Tape Player...............101,109,112
Catalytic Converter..................... 211
CD Changer..................108,113,118,120
CD Player....................106,114,116,124
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 241
Central Locking......................... 17
Chains, Tire........................... 171
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 187
INDEX 279
10

Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 65
Daytime Running Lights.................. 67
Dealer Service......................... 205
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 136
Defroster, Windshield...............49,130,135
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 203
Dimmer Control........................ 64
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 68
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 228
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 223
Engine Oil.......................... 210
Door Ajar Warning...................... 17
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 74
Drive Belts............................ 210
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 195
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 81Electronic Speed Control.................. 71
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 196
Jacking............................. 187
Jump Starting........................ 192
Overheating......................... 186
Towing............................. 196
Emergency Trunk Release...............24,25
Emission Control System Maintenance....204,246
Engine............................201,202
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 211
Block Heater......................... 146
Break-In Recommendations............... 48
Checking Oil Level.................... 206
Compartment.....................201,202
Coolant (Antifreeze)................220,244
Cooling............................ 220
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 177
Fails to Start......................... 146
Fuel Requirements.................174,243
Oil ..........................206,243,244
Oil Change Interval................... 207
Oil Selection......................208,243
INDEX 281
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Lubrication, Body....................... 216
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 179
Lumbar Support........................ 60
Maintenance Free Battery................. 212
Maintenance Procedures.................. 206
Maintenance Schedule................... 247
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 250
ScheduleA......................... 260
ScheduleB......................... 250
Malfunction Indicator Light.............91,204
Manual, Service........................ 272
Mirrors............................... 56
Automatic Dimming.................... 56
Electric Remote....................... 57
Outside............................. 57
Rearview............................ 56
Vanity.............................. 58
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Mopar Parts........................205,272
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 66
Navigation System...................... 119New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 48
Occupant Restraints...................... 26
Odometer............................. 92
Tampering........................... 92
Trip ................................ 92
Oil, Engine......................206,243,244
Capacity............................ 243
Change Interval...................... 207
Checking........................... 206
Disposal............................ 210
Filter...........................210,244
Filter Disposal....................... 210
Identification Logo.................182,208
Materials Added to.................... 210
Pressure Gauge....................... 93
Quality..........................182,208
Recommendation..................208,243
Synthetic........................... 209
Viscosity.........................209,243
Onboard Diagnostic System............203,204
Opener, Garage Door..................... 74
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)......... 4
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