2006 DODGE CALIBER check oil

²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level (if
equipped).
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
CAUTION!
Do not check the automatic transaxle fluid. It must
be check by a trained service technician every 15,000
miles and if required only the recommended fluid
be added. Refer to the section ªFluids, Lubricants
And Genuine Partsº for the proper fluid.
284 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Inspect and replace make-up air filter, if required.X
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Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Replace make-up air filter.X
SCHEDULE ªBº 287
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Miles 33,000 36,000 39, 000 42,000 45,000
(Kilometers) (55 000) (60 000) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Inspect and replace make-up air filter, if required.X
288 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Change Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Fluid and Filter X
Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. X
Change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid. X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace make-up air filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace, if re-
quired.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, or
102,000 miles (170 000 km) whichever comes first.X
SCHEDULE ªBº 289
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Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000
(Kilometers) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) (125 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Inspect and replace make-up air filter, if required.X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace, if re-
quired.X
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Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers ) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Inspect brake linings.X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace make-up air filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace, if re-
quired.X
SCHEDULE ªBº 291
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 months
whichever comes first.XXXX
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60
months.X
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