Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual — part 3

VECI LABEL

DESCRIPTION

All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Infor-

mation (VECI) Label. Chrysler permanently attaches
the label in the engine compartment. It cannot be
removed without defacing information and destroying
the label.

The label contains the vehicle’s emission specifica-

tions and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be
connected and routed according to the label.

MANUFACTURER PLATE

DESCRIPTION

The Manufacturer Plate (Fig. 6) is located in the

engine compartment on the passenger side rear cor-
ner of the hood. The plate contains five lines of infor-
mation:

1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2. Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
3. Gross Train Mass (GTM)
4. Gross Front Axle Rating (GFAR)
5. Gross Rear Axle Rating (GRAR)

Fig. 6 MANUFACTURER PLATE

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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

DESCRIPTION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PARTS & LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATION

DESCRIPTION

LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS

. . . . . . . . . 1

FLUID TYPES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

FLUID TYPES

DESCRIPTION

ENGINE OIL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ENGINE COOLANT

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

AUTOMATIC/MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUID

. . . 4

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

BRAKE FLUID

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

POWER STEERING FLUID

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

FLUID CAPACITIES

SPECIFICATIONS - FLUID CAPACITIES

. . . . . . . 6

FLUID FILL/CHECK LOCATIONS

DESCRIPTION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

LUBRICATION POINTS

DESCRIPTION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

DESCRIPTION

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - EXPORT

. . . . 12

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - SRT- 4

. . . . . . 17

HOISTING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING

RECOMMENDATIONS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

JUMP STARTING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - JUMP STARTING

. 23

TOWING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING

. . . . . . . . 24

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

DESCRIPTION

DaimlerChrysler Corporation uses international

symbols to identify engine compartment lubricant
and fluid inspection and fill locations (Fig. 1).

PARTS & LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATION

DESCRIPTION

LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS

SPECIALIZED LUBRICANTS AND OILS

Some

maintenance

or

repair

procedures

may

require the use of specialized lubricants or oils. Con-
sult the appropriate sections in this manual for the
correct application of these lubricants.

Chassis

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Steering Gear
& Linkage, Ball
Joints, Prop
Shafts &
Yokes, Wheel
Bearings

Mopar

T

Multi-Purpose Lubricant

NLGI Grade 2 EP, GC-LB

Fig. 1 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

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Body

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, and Genuine
Part

Hinges:

Door & Hood

Mopar

T

Engine Oil

Swing Gate

Mopar

T

Multi-Purpose Lube NLGI

Grade 2 EP, GC-LB

Latches: Door,
Hood/Safety
Catch, Swing
Gate

Mopar

T

Multi-Purpose Lube NLGI

Grade 2 EP, GC-LB

Seat Regulator
& Track

Mopar

T

Multi-Purpose Lube NLGI

Grade 2 EP, GC-LB

Lock Cylinders

Mopar

T

Lock Cylinder Lube

FLUID TYPES

When service is required, DaimlerChrysler Corpo-

ration recommends that only Mopar

t brand parts,

lubricants and chemicals be used. Mopar

t provides

the

best

engineered

products

for

servicing

DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles.

Only lubricants bearing designations defined by

the following organization should be used to service a
Chrysler Corporation vehicle.

• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

• American Petroleum Institute (API) (Fig. 2)

• National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)

API QUALITY CLASSIFICATION

This symbol on the front of an oil container means

that the oil has been certified by the American Petro-
leum Institute (API) to meet all the lubrication
requirements specified by DaimlerChrysler Corpora-
tion.

GEAR LUBRICANTS

SAE ratings also apply to multigrade gear lubri-

cants. In addition, API classification defines the
lubricants usage. Such as API GL-5 and SAE 75W-
90.

FLUID TYPES

DESCRIPTION

ENGINE OIL

WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL.
CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY
INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED
SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH
SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR
SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO
NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL
PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERN-
MENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION
CENTER IN YOUR AREA.

When service is required, DaimlerChrysler Corpo-

ration recommends that only Mopar

t brand parts,

lubricants and chemicals be used. Mopar

t provides

the

best

engineered

products

for

servicing

DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles.

Only lubricants bearing designations defined by

the following organization should be used.

• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

• American Petroleum Institute (API)

• National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)

• Association des Constructeurs Européens d’

Automobiles (European Automobile Manufacturers
Association) (ACEA)

API CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE SYMBOL

Use an engine oil that is API Certified (Fig. 3) and

Licensed to display the certification mark. MOPAR

t

provides engine oils that meet or exceed, Material
Standard MS-6395 requirement.

Fig. 2 API Symbol

Fig. 3 API Certification Mark

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SAE VISCOSITY

SAE 5W-20 and SAE 5W-30 engine oils are rec-

ommended

for

all

operating

temperatures.

These engine oils are designed to improve low
temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Refer to the engine oil filler cap for the pre-
ferred engine oil viscosity grade for each vehi-
cle (Fig. 4). SAE viscosity grades are used to specify
the correct viscosity oil for an engine. Use only Multi-
Viscosity oils such as SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30. These
are specified with a dual SAE viscosity grade which
indicates the cold (5W) to hot (20, 30) temperature
performance range of the oil.

ACEA CATEGORIES

For countries that use the ACEA European Oil

Categories for service fill oils, use engine oils that
meet the requirements of ACEA A1/B1, A2/B2, or
A3/B3.

CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION

The Engine Oil Certification Mark was developed

and trademarked by the API to refer customers to
those engine oils preferred by the automobile manu-
facturers. This symbol means that the oil has been
certified and licensed by the American Petroleum
Institute (API). This certification mark will only be
found on the front of the oil containers (Fig. 5). Those
oils that do not display the “Mark” on the front of the
container should not be used.

DiamlerChrysler only recommends API Certified

engine oils that meet the requirements of Material
Standard MS-6395. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil
meeting the specification MS-6395.

SYNTHETIC ENGINE OILS

There are a number of engine oils being promoted

as either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to
use such a product, use only those oils that are cer-
tified by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to
display the “Certification Mark” and show SAE vis-
cosity grade recommended for each vehicle. Follow
the service schedule that describes your driving type.

ENGINE OIL ADDITIVES/SUPPLEMENTS

The manufacturer does not recommend the addi-

tion of any engine oil additives/supplements to the
specified engine oil. Engine oil additives/supplements
should not be used to enhance engine oil perfor-
mance. Engine oil additives/supplements should not
be used to extend engine oil change intervals. No
additive is known to be safe for engine durability and
can degrade emission components. Additives can con-
tain undesirable materials that harm the long term
durability of engines and emission systems by:

• Increasing the level of Phosphorus and Sulfur in

the engine oil. The API Certified Engine Oils control
the Phosphorus and Sulfur contents of the oil to lev-
els that reduce the contamination effect on the vehi-
cles emission control system.

• Altering the viscosity characteristics of the

engine oil so that it no longer meets the require-
ments of the specified viscosity grade.

• Creating potential for an undesirable additive

compatibility interaction in the engine crankcase.
The engine oils contain a performance additive sys-
tem carefully developed to optimize the oils perfor-
mance in the engine. The addition of supplements
may cause the oil to thicken prematurely, cause
excessive deposit build-up and potentially shorten
engine life.

Fig. 4 5W-30 Oil Filler Cap

Fig. 5 API Certification Mark

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