2013 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY engine coolant

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By
Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By
Oil Change Indicator System:
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 659

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter. XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs
(3.6L engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 661

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............623
Adding Fuel ............................ .546
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .620
Additives, Fuel .......................... .540
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .238
Airbag ..................................79
Airbag Deployment ........................90
Airbag Light .............................86
Airbag Maintenance ........................92
Airbag, Side ..............................82
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................83
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .612
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................616
Air Conditioning ......................... .437
Air Conditioning Controls ...................437
Air Conditioning Filter .....................459
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................443
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................616
Air Conditioning System ....................437 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control
..........437
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .517
Alarm Light ............................ .323
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................377
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................622
Disposal ............................. .625
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................318
Anti-Theft System ..........................17
Appearance Care ........................ .631
Ashtray ............................... .281
Assistance Towing ........................ .163
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .501
Auto Down Power Windows ..................46
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................135
Automatic Door Locks ......................38
Automatic Headlights ..................... .224
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........446
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Cargo Area Features...................... .296
Cargo Compartment ...................... .296
Luggage Carrier ....................... .298
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................288
Car Washes ............................ .632
Cellular Phone .......................... .149
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............652
Certification Label ........................ .549
Chains, Tire ............................ .526
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .571
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .506
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .321
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............120
Checks, Safety .......................... .120
Child Restraint ............................95
Child Safety Locks .........................53
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .538
Climate Control ......................... .437
Clock ................................. .356Coat Hook
............................. .288
Coin Holder ............................ .289
Cold Weather Operation ....................469
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............436
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .521
Compass .............................. .344
Compass Calibration ...................... .345
Compass Variance ........................ .346
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .342
Connector UCI................................ .381
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........381
Conserving Fuel ......................... .340
Console ............................... .289
Console, Floor .......................... .289
Console, Overhead ....................... .255
Console, Removable ...................... .293
Contract, Service ......................... .670
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........624
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Cooling System.......................... .620
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............623
Coolant Capacity ...................... .653
Coolant Level ......................... .621
Disposal of Used Coolant .................625
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................622
Inspection ........................... .625
Points to Remember .....................625
Pressure Cap ......................... .624
Radiator Cap ......................... .624
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............622
Corrosion Protection ...................... .631
Cupholders ............................ .278
Customer Assistance ...................... .667
Data Recorder, Event .......................94
Daytime Running Lights ....................225
Dealer Service ........................... .607
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .123Delay (Intermittent) Wipers
..................232
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................604
Dimmer Control ......................... .226
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................630
Oil (Engine) .......................... .609
Power Steering ........................ .489
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................598
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................625
Door Locks ..............................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .260
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .486
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......340
E-85 Fuel .............................. .542
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .474
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Electrical Power Outlets.....................272
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................137
Electronic Brake Control System ...............494
Brake Assist System .....................496
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........240
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............497
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......329
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................570
Jacking .............................. .571
Jump Starting ......................... .592
Overheating .......................... .570
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........605
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .612
Block Heater ......................... .472
Break-In Recommendations ................120
Checking Oil Level ..................... .609
Compartment ......................... .603Compartment Identification
................603
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................621
Cooling ............................. .620
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................121
Fails to Start .......................... .470
Flooded, Starting ...................... .470
Fuel Requirements ..................... .538
Oil................................. .609
Oil Selection .......................... .610
Oil Synthetic ...........................611
Overheating .......................... .570
Starting ............................. .465
Temperature Gauge ..................... .325
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .610
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................610
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............90
Entry System, Illuminated ....................20
Ethanol ............................... .539
Event

Data Recorder ........................94
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Sunglasses Storage....................... .256
Sun Roof .............................. .269
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........79
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .500
Synthetic Engine Oil .......................611
System, Remote Starting .....................30
Tachometer ............................. .315
Telescoping Steering Column .................235
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........446
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............325
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .235
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........511
Tire Markings ........................... .504
Tires ................................. .125
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................524
Air Pressure .......................... .515
Chains .............................. .526
Changing ............................ .571Compact Spare
........................ .521
General Information .....................515
High Speed .......................... .518
Inflation Pressures ...................... .517
Jacking .............................. .571
Life of Tires .......................... .524
Load Capacity .........................511
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............529
Pressure Warning Light ...................319
Quality Grading ....................... .673
Radial .............................. .519
Replacement .......................... .524
Rotation ............................. .528
Safety .............................. .504
Sizes ............................... .506
Snow Tires ........................... .520
Spare Tire ............................ .573
Spinning ............................ .523
T

railer Towing ........................ .561
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