Chrysler Town & Country (2016 year). Manual — part 43

Chassis

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Automatic Transmission

Use Only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure
to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor-
mance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR
ATF+4 Fluid.

Brake Master Cylinder

We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.

Power Steering Reservoir

We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid
+4, MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS

䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . .686

▫ Maintenance Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .688

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other

than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change inter-

vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.

Severe Duty All Models

Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.

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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:

• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or

damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.

• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder, and power steering and fill 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 irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system

turns on.

• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• 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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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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Maintenance Chart

Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.

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

1

10,000

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

1

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV joints.

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, boot seals, and replace if
necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings, replace
as necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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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

1

10,000

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

1

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Maintenance

Replace engine air filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-
gine). **

X

Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first.

X

X

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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

1

10,000

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

1

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing.

X

X

Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter.

X

Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary.

X

** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.

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