2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN maintenance schedule

²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
NOTE:** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are
equipped with 16 spark plugs; one set is located on the
top of the engine under the coils and the second set is
located on the side of the engine.
The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard
plug and must be changed every 30,000 mi (50 000 km).
The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a
premium plug and must be changed every 102,000 mi
(170 000 km).
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
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Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6
Rotate tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.18,000 30 000 18
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals;
replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
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Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 30
Inspect the transfer case fluid. 30,000 50 000 30
Replace the top row of spark plugs on 4.7L engines. **30,000 50 000 30
Replace the spark plugs on 3.7L and 5.7L engines.30,000 50 000 30
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or
frequent trailer towing.60,000 100 000 60
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road or fre-
quent trailer towing.60,000 100 000 60
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. 90,000 150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60
Replace the ignition cables on 4.7L engines.102,000 170 000 102
Replace the side row of spark plugs on 4.7L engines. **102,000 170 000 102
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Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 120
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 120,000 200 000 120
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
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Power Door........................... 30
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 68
Lubrication, Body....................... 400
Lug Nuts............................. 374
Luggage Carrier......................... 192
Lumbar Support........................ 122
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 396
Maintenance Procedures................... 389
Maintenance Schedule.................... 440
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 211,387
Manual, Service......................... 453
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 438
Map/Reading Lights..................... 166
Memory Seat........................... 137
Mirrors................................ 84Automatic Dimming...................84,88
Electric Powered....................... 86
Heated.............................. 87
Memory............................. 137
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 84
Vanity............................... 87
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 324
Mopar Parts.........................388,452
MP3 Player.........................217,220
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 303
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 149
Navigation Radio........................ 220
Navigation System....................163,220
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
468 INDEX

Rearview Mirrors........................ 84
Reclining Front Seats..................... 121
Recorder, Event Data...................... 62
Recreational Towing...................... 360
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 361
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 362
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 332
Refrigerant............................ 399
Release, Hood.......................... 142
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 51
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 246
Remote Starting System.................... 28
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 388
Replacement Tires....................... 319
Reporting Safety Defects................... 452
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........169,207
Restraints, Child.......................64,69Restraints, Occupant...................... 41
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 378
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier....................... 192
Rotation, Tires.......................... 323
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 452
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 40
Safety Information, Tire................... 303
Safety Tips............................. 75
Satellite Radio...............217,218,220,221,236
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 238
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 440
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 419
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 51
Seat Belts..........................41,42,76
And Pregnant Women................... 52
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