2006 CHRYSLER 300 SRT oil level

•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
•Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (164,000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule B of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for ScheduleB.
Second is Schedule“A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
uleB.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 285
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Once a Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
•
Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Air Cleaner Filter..................... 251
Break-In Recommendations............... 56
Checking Oil Level.................... 247
Compartment........................ 243
Coolant (Antifreeze)................258,282
Cooling............................ 258
Exhaust Gas Caution................56,223
Fails to Start......................... 184
Fuel Requirements.................220,281
Oil ..........................247,281,282
Oil Change Interval................... 248
Oil Selection......................249,281
Overheating......................... 230
Temperature Gauge................... 137
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 249
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................ 249
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 46
Event Data Recorder..................... 47
Exhaust Gas Caution...............56,223,257
Exhaust System........................ 257
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 64Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 251
Air Conditioning..................179,255
Engine Fuel......................... 251
Engine Oil.......................250,282
Engine Oil Disposal................... 250
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 230
Turn Signal.......................... 134
Flash-To-Pass.......................... 101
Floor Console.......................... 126
Fluid Capacities........................ 281
Fluid Leaks............................ 58
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 264
Cooling System....................... 258
Engine Oil.......................... 247
Power Steering....................... 255
Fluids............................... 282
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 282
Fog Lights.........................100,134
Folding Rear Seat....................... 93
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 238
INDEX 311
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