2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA spark plugs

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

3.5L Engines ..........................338

3.8L Engines ..........................339

Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........340
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............341

Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................341

Replacement Parts ......................343

Dealer Service .........................343

Maintenance Procedures ..................344 ▫
Engine Oil ..........................344
▫ Engine Oil Filter ......................348
▫ Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 348
▫ Spark Plugs .........................349
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................349
▫ Catalytic Converter ....................350
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ................351
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............353
▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............354
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Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts, cracks, or
glazing, and replaced if there is indication of damage
which could result in belt failure. Low generator belt
tension can cause battery failure.
Also check belt routing to make sure there is no interfer-
ence between the belts and other engine components.
Spark Plugs
Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor-
mance and emission control. New plugs should be in-
stalled at the specified mileage. The entire set should be
replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark
plug. Malfunctioning spark plugs can damage the cata-
lytic converter. For proper type of replacement spark
plugs, refer to the “Vehicle Emission Control Informa-
tion” label in the engine compartment.
Engine 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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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent
3.5 Liter Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 engine oil, refer to oil viscosity chart for cor- rect SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
3.8 Liter Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Refer to your oil filler cap for cor- rect SAE grade, meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com- partment.
Oil Filter, 3.5/3.8 Liter Engines Mopar  5281090 or equiv.
Fuel Selection 89 Octane
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Miles 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 87, 000 90, 000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. * XXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter XX
Replace the spark plugs. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front
& Rear) X
Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary.
Not required if previously changed.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if
necessary. ‡ XX
SCHEDULE “B” 399
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Miles 138, 000 141, 000 144, 000 147, 000 150, 000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. * XXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if neces-
sary. ‡ X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front &
Rear) X
Inspect the PCV valveand replace as necessary.* X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power transfer
unit fluid. (See note at the end of this chart) X
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Miles 78, 000 84, 000 90, 000 96, 000 100, 000
(Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (165 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate Tires X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. * XX XX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front &
Rear) X
Check and replace the PCV valve, if necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if neces-
sary. ‡ X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
408 SCHEDULE “A”
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Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 26
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........359,387
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 12
Sentry Key Programming ................... 14
Service Assistance ....................... 414
Service Contract ......................... 416
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 173
Service Manuals ........................ 418
Setting the Clock ........................ 186
Shoulder Belts ........................... 35
Signals, Turn ..................... 169,384,385
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 329
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 294
Snow Tires ............................ 295
Spare Tire ....................... 286,287,322
Spark Plugs ............................ 349
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 138
Speedometer ........................... 169
Starting ............................... 258 Engine Fails to Start
.................... 259
Starting and Operating .................... 258
Starting Procedures ...................... 258
Steering Linkage ............................. 355
Power ........................... 271,354
Shaft Seal ............................ 355
Tilt Column .......................... 133
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ............................. 229
Storage ............................ 155,380
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 252,380
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 380
Sun Roof .............................. 149
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 83
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 142
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 151
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 45
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 348
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