2005 DODGE NEON brake

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) or equivalent
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Filter Mopar 4105409 or equivalent.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane.
Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Manual Transmission Fluid MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MopartDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids or equivalent.
Power Steering Reservoir MopartATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 203
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²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transaxle and add
as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
²Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
²
Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
²Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
²Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug
condition.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
208 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XX X XX
Rotate tires. X X
Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.X
Inspect and replace, if required, themake-up air
filter(located inside the air cleaner).X
Inspect and replace, if required, theair cleaner fil-
ter.*X
210 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000
(Kilometers ) (29 000) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months..XX X XX
Rotate tires. X X X
Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.XX
Replaceair cleaner filter.X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. * X
Adjust the generator belt tension.X
Replace themake-up air filter(located inside the
air cleaner).X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seal. X
SCHEDULE ªBº 211
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Miles 33,000 36,000 39,000 42,000 45,000
(Kilometers) (53 000) (58 000) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XX X XX
Rotate tires. X X
Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.XX
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theair cleaner
filter.*X
Inspect and replace, if required, themake-up air
filter(located inside the air cleaner).X
212 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000 ) (91 000) (96 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XX X XX
Rotate tires. X X X
Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.X
Replaceair cleaner filter.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*³ X
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and adjust the
bands.LX
Replace manual transaxle fluid.² X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the drive belts.X
Replace themake-up air filter(located inside the
air cleaner).X
Replace thespark plugs and ignition cables.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if
not done at 102,000 miles.X
SCHEDULE ªBº 213
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Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000
( Kilometers) (101 000) (106 000 ) (110 000 ) (115 000) (120 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XX X XX
Rotate tires. X X
Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.XX
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theair cleaner
filter.*X
Inspect and replace, if required, themake-up air
filter(located inside the air cleaner).X
214 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000 ) (134 000 ) (139 000 ) (144 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XX X XX
Rotate tires. X X X
Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake linings
and rotors.XX
Replaceair cleaner filter.X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. *³ X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Replace themake-up air filter(located inside the
air cleaner).X
Replace thespark plugs.X
SCHEDULE ªBº 215
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