Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual — part 8

Miles

75,000

78,000

81,000

84,000

87,000

90,000

(Kilometers)

(120 000)

(125 000)

(130 000)

(134 000)

(139 000)

(144 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil
filter, if not replaced at 3 months.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

X

Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter and replace as necessary.*

X

Replace the engine air cleaner
filter.

X

Replace the spark plugs.

X

Inspect the tie rod ends and boot
seals.

X

Inspect the PCV valve and replace
if necessary. Not required if
previously changed. * ‡

X

Replace the engine timing belt.*

X

Inspect and replace, if required, the
make-up air filter (located inside
the air cleaner).

X

Adjust the generator drive belt
tension.

X

Replace manual transaxle fluid.

X

Replace the make-up air filter
(located inside the air cleaner).

X

Miles

93,000

96,000

99,000

102,000

105,000

(Kilometers)

(149 000)

(154 000)

(158 000)

(163 000)

(168 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

X

Change the brake fluid. If vehicle is used for
trailer towing.

X

Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and
replace as necessary.*

X

Flush and replace the engine, if not done at 60
months.

X

Inspect and replace, if required, the make-up
air filter (located inside the air cleaner).

X

* This maintenance is recommended by the manu-

facturer to the owner but is not required to maintain
the emissions warranty.

‡ This maintenance is not required if previously

replaced.

Inspection and service should also be performed

anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Retain all receipts.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)

SCHEDULE A

Miles

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

(Kilometers)

(8 000)

(16 000)

(24 000)

(32 000)

(40 000)

(48 000)

[Months]

[6]

[12]

[18]

[24]

[30]

[36]

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.

X

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

X

Replace the spark plugs.

X

Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.

X

Replace the make-up air filter (located
inside the air cleaner).

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

Replace manual transaxle fluid.

X

Miles

35,000

40,000

45,000

50,000

55,000

(Kilometers)

(56 000)

(64 000)

(72 000)

(80 000)

(88 000)

[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

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months, if
not done at 100,000 miles.

X

Miles

60,000

65,000

70,000

75,000

80,000

85,000

(Kilometers)

(96 000)

(104 000)

(112 000)

(120 000)

(128 000)

(136 000)

[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.

X

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

Inspect the PCV valve and replace
if necessary. Not required if
previously changed. * ‡

X

Replace the make-up air filter
(located inside the air cleaner).

X

Adjust the generator drive belt
tension.

X

Replace manual transaxle fluid.

X

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)

Miles

90,000

95,000

100,000

105,000

(Kilometers)

(144 000)

(156 000)

(160 000)

(168 000)

[Months]

[108]

[114]

[120]

[126]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

X

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

X

Replace the spark plugs.

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.

X

Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Not required
if previously changed. * ‡

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not done at 60
months.

X

Replace the make-up air filter (located inside the air
cleaner).

X

Replace the engine timing belt.

X

Replace manual transaxle fluid.

X

* This maintenance is recommended by the manu-

facturer to the owner but is not required to maintain
the emissions warranty.

‡ This maintenance is not required if previously

replaced.

Inspection and service should also be performed

anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Retain all receipts.

WARNING: You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work
for which you have the knowledge and the right
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability
to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a
competent mechanic.

HOISTING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING
RECOMMENDATIONS

Refer to Owner’s Manual provided with vehicle for

proper emergency jacking procedures.

WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING
POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI-
CLE. WHEN THE ENGINE OR REAR SUSPENSION
IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE CENTER OF
GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME HOISTING
CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY SUPPORT OR

SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING DEVICE WHEN
THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.

CAUTION: Do not position hoisting device on sus-
pension components, damage to vehicle can result.
Do not attempt to raise one entire side of the vehi-
cle by placing a floor jack midway between the
front and rear wheels. This practice may result in
permanent damage to the body.

FLOOR JACK

When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used

to lift the vehicle (Fig. 6). Support the vehicle in the
raised position with jack stands.

A floor jack or any lifting device, must never be

used on any part of the underbody other then the
described areas.

HOIST

A vehicle can be lifted with:
• A single post, frame contact hoist.

• A twin post, chassis hoist.

• A ramp type, drive on hoist.

NOTE: When a frame contact type hoist is used,
verify that the lifting pads are positioned properly
(Fig. 6).

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JUMP STARTING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - JUMP STARTING

WARNING: DO NOT JUMP START A FROZEN BAT-
TERY, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. DO NOT
JUMP START WHEN MAINTENANCE FREE BAT-
TERY INDICATOR DOT IS YELLOW OR BRIGHT
COLOR. DO NOT JUMP START A VEHICLE WHEN
THE BATTERY FLUID IS BELOW THE TOP OF LEAD
PLATES.

DO

NOT

ALLOW

JUMPER

CABLE

CLAMPS TO TOUCH EACH OTHER WHEN CON-
NECTED TO A BOOSTER SOURCE. DO NOT USE
OPEN FLAME NEAR BATTERY. REMOVE METALLIC
JEWELRY WORN ON HANDS OR WRISTS TO AVOID
INJURY BY ACCIDENTAL ARCING OF BATTERY
CURRENT. WHEN USING A HIGH OUTPUT BOOST-
ING DEVICE, DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE
TO EXCEED 16 VOLTS. REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS
PROVIDED WITH DEVICE BEING USED.

CAUTION:

When

using

another

vehicle

as

a

booster, do not allow vehicles to touch. Electrical
systems can be damaged on either vehicle.

TO JUMP START A DISABLED VEHICLE:

(1) Raise hood on disabled vehicle and visually

inspect engine compartment for:

• Battery cable clamp condition, clean if necessary.

• Frozen battery.

• Yellow or white color test indicator, if equipped.

• Generator drive belt condition and tension.

• Fuel fumes or leakage, correct if necessary.

CAUTION: If the cause of starting problem on dis-
abled vehicle is severe, damage to booster vehicle
charging system can result.

(2) When using another vehicle as a booster

source, park the booster vehicle within cable reach.
Turn off all accessories, set the parking brake, place
the automatic transmission in PARK or the manual
transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the ignition
OFF.

(3) On disabled vehicle, place gear selector in park

or neutral and set park brake. Turn off all accesso-
ries.

(4) Connect jumper cables to booster battery. RED

clamp to positive terminal (+). BLACK clamp to neg-
ative terminal (-). DO NOT allow clamps at opposite
end of cables to touch, electrical arc will result.
Review all warnings in this procedure.

(5) On disabled vehicle, connect RED jumper cable

clamp to positive (+) terminal (Fig. 7). Connect
BLACK jumper cable clamp to engine ground as
close to the ground cable attaching point as possible.

(6) Start the engine in the vehicle which has the

booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes,
then start the engine in the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.

CAUTION: Do not crank starter motor on disabled
vehicle for more than 15 seconds, starter will over-
heat and could fail.

Fig. 6 Hoisting and Jacking Points

1 - FRAME CONTACT LIFT (SINGLE POST)
1 - CHASSIS LIFT (DUAL POST)
1 - OUTBOARD LIFT (DUAL POST)
1 - FLOOR JACK
2 - DRIVE ON LIFT

Fig. 7 Jumper Cable Clamp Connections

1 - BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE
2 - POSITIVE JUMPER CABLE
3 - TEST INDICATOR
4 - BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
5 - BATTERY
6 - NEGATIVE JUMPER CABLE
7 - ENGINE GROUND

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HOISTING (Continued)