Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 8
LUBRICATION POINTS
DESCRIPTION
Lubrication point locations are located in each applicable Sections.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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For 2.7L engines with Federal Certified Emission Control Systems, and all 6.1L engines, follow Maintenance
Schedule “A” from 0 to 102,000 miles, or Schedule “B” from 0 to 105,000 miles.
•
For 2.7L engines with California Certified Emission Control Systems, and all 3.5L and 5.7L engines follow
Maintenance Schedule “A” or “B” from 0–120,000 miles.
There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle.
First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the
vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions marked with an
L
.
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Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
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Stop and go driving.
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Extensive engine idling.
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Driving in dusty conditions.
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Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
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More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•
Trailer towing.
L
•
Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
L
•
Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
(
Maintenance Schedules
(
section of this manual.
NOTE: 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 schedule B of the
(
Maintenance Schedules
(
section of
this manual.
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule
(
B
(
.
Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule
9
B
9
.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval
that occurs first.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
CAUTION: Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is
at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•
Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.
Once a Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
•
Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
•
Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
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Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.
•
Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
•
Change the engine oil filter.
•
Inspect the exhaust system.
•
Inspect the brake hoses.
•
Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension components.
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Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
SCHEDULE B
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. Change the
automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one
or more of the conditions marked with an
L
.
•
Day or 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.
L
•
Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial services).
L
•
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 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
(
Maintenance Schedules
(
section of this manual.
NOTE: IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (164,000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow schedule B of the
(
Maintenance Schedules
(
section of
this manual.
Miles
3,000
6,000
9,000
12,000
15,000
18,000
(Kilometers)
(5 000)
(10 000)
(15 000)
(20 000)
(25 000)
(30 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if
not replaced at 3 months.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace
if required.*
X
X
X
X
X
Replace the air cleaner filter.
X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings
and rotors.
X
Replace the air conditioning filter.
X
Rotate the tires.
X
X
X
Miles
21,000
24,000
27,000
30,000
33,000
36,000
(Kilometers)
(35 000)
(40 000)
(45 000)
(50 000)
(55 000)
(60 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if
not replaced at 3 months.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace
if required.*
X
X
X
X
X
Replace the air cleaner filter.
X
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Miles
21,000
24,000
27,000
30,000
33,000
36,000
(Kilometers)
(35 000)
(40 000)
(45 000)
(50 000)
(55 000)
(60 000)
Replace the spark plugs. 5.7L Engine.
X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings
and rotors.
X
X
Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV
valve.*
X
Replace the air conditioning filter.
X
X
Rotate the tires.
X
X
X
Miles
39,000
42,000
45,000
48,000
51,000
54,000
(Kilometers)
(65 000)
(70 000)
(75 000)
(80 000)
(85 000)
(90 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if
not replaced at 3 months.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace
if required.*
X
X
X
X
X
Replace the air cleaner filter.
X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings
and rotors.
X
Change the rear axle fluid.
X
Replace the air conditioning filter.
X
Rotate the tires.
X
X
X
Change the Transfer Case Fluid - All
Wheel Drive (AWD) only
X
Miles
57,000
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 3 months.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspect the air cleaner filter and
replace if required.*
X
X
X
X
X
Replace the air cleaner filter.
X
Replace the spark plugs. 5.7L
Engine.
X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings
and rotors.
X
X
Check and Inspect the accessory drive
belt and tensioner. Replace if required.
X
Check and replace, if necessary, the
PCV valve.* ‡
X
Change the automatic transmission
fluid and filter.
X
Replace the air conditioning filter.
X
X
Flush and replace engine coolant at
60 months if not done at 102,000
miles.
X
Rotate the tires.
X
X
X
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