2007 DODGE NITRO engine coolant

Miles 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
(Kilometers) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) (130 000)
[Months] [60] [66] [72] [78]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings.X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if
belt was previously replaced.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze. Where both
time and mileage are indicated, follow the interval which oc-
curs first.X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary (3.7L
Only).X
Inspect transfer case fluid, add as necessary. X
SCHEDULE “A” 405
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Miles 84,000 90,000 96,000 102, 000
(Kilometers) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000)
[Months] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec-
essary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Replace the spark plugs (4.0L Only).X
Inspect the timing belt, replace if necessary (4.0L Only). X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (3.7L Only).XX
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (4.0L Only).XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not
done at 60 months.X
406 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) (210 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if pre-
viously replaced (3.7L Only).XX
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if pre-
viously replaced (4.0L Only).X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary (3.7L
Only).X
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not done at
102,000 miles (170 000 km).X
408 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 132,000 138,000 144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (220 000) (230 000) (240 000) (250 000)
[Months] [132] [138] [144] [150]
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not
done at 120,000 miles (200 000 km).X
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts. This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but is not required to maintain
emissions warranty.
410 SCHEDULE “A”
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............169,265
Adding Fuel........................... 300
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 156
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 350
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 351
Air Conditioning.....................228,232
Air Conditioning Controls................. 232
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 232
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 352
Air Conditioning System.................. 232
AirFilter .............................. 350
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 279
Airbag............................. 47,170
Airbag Deployment....................... 59
Airbag Light.......................... 61,75
Airbag Maintenance....................... 61
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 19,166
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19Alignment and Balance................... 284
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 222
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 382
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............128,265
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 169
Anti-Theft System..................... 19,166
Appearance Care........................ 366
Auto Down Power Windows................ 32
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 82
Automatic Door Locks..................... 30
Automatic Transaxle...................... 247
Automatic Transmission.............249,254,363
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 363
Fluid Level Check...................363,364
FluidType ........................363,384
Gear Ranges.......................... 249
Special Additives...................... 364
Torque Converter...................254,258
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CargoLight ............................ 150
Cargo Load Floor........................ 151
Cargo Slide Out System
LoadNGo ........................... 153
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 150
Catalytic Converter...................... 348
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 227
Cellular Phone.......................... 84
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 381
Certification Label....................... 303
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 326
Charging.............................. 332
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 270
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 341
Checks, Safety......................... 75,76
Child Restraint.................... 64,65,69,72
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 68,69
Child Safety Locks........................ 30Climate Control......................... 228
Clock ...........................193,208,219
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 227
Compass........................175,178,183
Compass Calibration..................178,184
Compass Variance....................177,184
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 182
Console.............................. 149
Console, Floor.......................... 149
Contract, Service........................ 414
Converter, Catalytic...................... 348
Cooling System......................... 355
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 357
Coolant Capacity...................... 382
Coolant Level......................... 359
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 358
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 356
Inspection........................... 355
Points to Remember.................... 359
Pressure Cap......................... 358
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......356,382,383
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Corrosion Protection..................... 366
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 350
CupHolder ............................ 147
Customer Assistance..................... 412
Data Recorder, Event...................... 61
Daytime Running Lights................... 122
Dealer Service.......................... 343
Defroster, Rear Window................... 156
Defroster, Windshield................ 76,230,231
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 122
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 340
Dimmer Switch, Headlight..............120,166
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 343
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 346Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 358
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
DriveBelts ............................ 347
Driving ............................... 262
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 225
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 83
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 144
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 128
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 125
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........131,166
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 179
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 324
Jacking............................. 326
Towing ............................. 334
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Emission Control System Maintenance......341,386
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 350
Block Heater......................... 243
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................338,339
Compartment Identification............338,339
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 383
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 74,299
Fails to Start.......................... 240
Flooded, Starting...................... 240
Fuel Requirements..................296,382
Jump Starting......................... 332
Oil ...........................343,382,383
Oil Disposal.......................... 346
OilFilter ............................ 346
Oil Selection.......................... 382
Overheating.......................... 325
Starting............................. 239Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 346
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 346
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 60
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Event Data Recorder...................... 61
Exhaust Gas Caution................... 74,299
Exhaust System......................... 355
ExteriorFinishCare ...................... 367
Fabric Care............................ 369
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 350
Engine Fuel.......................... 350
Engine Oil........................346,383
FinishCare ............................ 367
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 324
Turn Signal.....................167,379,381
424 INDEX