2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER engine coolant

Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every
60,000 miles (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usually
operated under one or more of the conditions marked
with an\b.
•Day and night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.†\b
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).†\b
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel.
NOTE:
•If ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine
oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months,
whichever comes first, and follow ’Maintenance
Schedule B” in this section.
•If ANY of these apply to you, then flush and replace
the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or
60 months, whichever comes first, and follow “Main-
tenance Schedule B” in this section.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on “Maintenance Schedule A” in
this section.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 323

Miles57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at three months. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. XX X
Inspect the brake linings. XX
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 seal. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.\b X
Flush and replace engine coolant at
60 months, if not done at 102,000 miles
(170 000 km). X
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 327

Miles93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at three months. XXXXX
Rotate tires. XX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the brake fluid if your vehicle is used for
trailer towing. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace as
necessary.* X
Replace the engine timing belt.* X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 60 months. X
Inspect the make-up air filter, replace as necessary.* X
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 329

Miles108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed 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
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Replace the generator belt. X
Replace the power steering/air conditioning belt. X
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.\b X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
120 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles
(200 000 km). X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
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S330 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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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. XX
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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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. X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X XXXX
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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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 210
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 294
Adding Fuel ........................... 241
Additives, Fuel ......................... 239
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 285
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 287
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 180
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 185
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............287,288
Air Conditioning System ................180,287
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 224
Airbag ................................ 46
Airbag Deployment ....................... 58
Airbag Light ....................... 61,75,153
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 60
Airbag, Side ............................ 56
Alarm Light ........................... 152
Alarm, Panic ............................ 22 Alarm System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 178
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........293,316,317
Capacities ........................... 316
Disposal ............................ 296
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 210
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 153
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 302
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 32
Automatic Door Locks ................... 28,29
Automatic Transaxle ..............12,192,194,299
Adding Fluid ......................... 300
Filter ............................... 301
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 301
Fluid Level Check ..................... 300
Interlock System ..................... 15,196
Reset Mode .......................... 197
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