2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

Miles138,000 141,000 144,000 147,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at three months. XXXXX
Rotate tires. XXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Adjust the generator belt tension. X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Change the manual transaxle fluid.† X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
† This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine-type operation, or trailer towing.
This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine-type operation, or trailer towing.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all
receipts.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 367

Maintenance Schedule A — Non-Turbocharged
Miles6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) (60 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Rotate tires. X XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
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S368 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Miles42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months,
if not done at 102,000 miles (200 000 km) X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 369

Miles72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Replace the engine timing belt.* X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valve, replace if necessary.* X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not
replaced at 60 months. X
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S370 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Miles108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000 132,000 138,000
(Kilometers) (180
000) (190
000)(200
000)(210
000)(220
000)(230
000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXX
Rotate tires. XXXXXX
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the generator belt. X
Replace power steering/air conditioning belt. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months,
if not done at 102,000 miles (200 000 kg). X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 371

Miles144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (240 000) (250 000)
[Months] [144] [150]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Rotate tires. XX
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Adjust the generator belt tension. X
Replace the air cleaner filter.* X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all
receipts.
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S372 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Maintenance Schedule A — Turbocharged
Miles5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (8 000) (16 000) (24 000) (32 000) (40 000) (48 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Rotate tires. X XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 373

Miles35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (56 000) (64 000) (72 000) (80 000) (88 000) (96 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X XXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at
60 months, if not replaced at 100,000 miles
(160 000 km). X
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