Dodge Neon Srt4 (2005 year). Manual — part 12

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine

Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts

Engine Coolant

Mopar

威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-

ganic Additive Technology)

Engine Oil

Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.

Engine Oil Filter

Mopar 4781452AA or equiv.

Spark Plugs

Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.

Fuel Selection

91 Octane.

Chassis

Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.

Manual Transmission Fluid

Mopar

威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Plus 4 oz. Mopar Limited

Slip Additive Friction Modifier.

Brake Master Cylinder

Mopar

威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not

available, then DOT 4 or DOT 4+ is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.

Power Steering Reservoir

Mopar

威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS

䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 180
䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold
type

must be done at the times or mileages specified to

assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.

Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.

NOTE:

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the

emission control devices and systems on your vehicle
may be performed by any automotive repair establish-
ment or individual using any automotive part which has
been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of
California, California Air Resources Board regulations.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
There are three maintenance schedules that show re-
quired

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.

• 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 km).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high

speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).

• Trailer towing.
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
• Off-road or desert operation.
• If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)

fuel.

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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 (163 000
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 Sched-
ule

⬙B⬙

Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs 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 accu-
racy 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.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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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 transaxle and add as needed.

• 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 suspension compo-

nents.

• Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug

condition.

• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.

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SCHEDULE “B”
Follow schedule “B” If you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.

• 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.
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
• 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 (163 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule “B” of the

⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of

this manual.

If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on schedule

⬙A⬙ of the ⬙Mainte-

nance Schedules

⬙ section of this manual.

SCHEDULE “B”

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Miles

3,000

6,000

9,000

12,000

15,000

18,000

(Kilometers)

(5 000)

(10 000)

(14 000)

(19 000)

(24 000)

(29 000)

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. Replace
as necessary.*

X

Inspect and replace, if required, the make-up
air filter

(located inside the air cleaner).

X

Replace manual transaxle fluid.

X

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Miles

21,000

24,000

27,000

30,000

33,000

36,000

(Kilometers)

(34 000)

(38 000)

(43 000)

(48 000)

(53 000)

(58 000)

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

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 as neces-
sary.*

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

SCHEDULE “B”

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Miles

39,000

42,000

45,000

48,000

51,000

54,000

(Kilometers)

(62 000)

(67 000)

(72 000)

(77 000)

(82 000)

(86 000)

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

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

X

Inspect the engine air cleaner filter. Replace
as necessary.*

X

Change the manual transaxle fluid.

X

Inspect and replace, if required, the the
make-up air filter

(located inside the air

cleaner).

X

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Miles

57,000

60,000

63,000

66,000

69,000

72,000

(Kilometers)

(91 000)

(96 000)

(101 000) (106 000) (110 000)

(115 000)

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

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 neces-
sary. 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

Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, if not done at 102,000 miles.

X

SCHEDULE “B”

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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 re-
place 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 neces-
sary. 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

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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 re-
placed 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 manufacturer
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions 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 re-
ceipts.

SCHEDULE “B”

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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

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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

SCHEDULE “A”

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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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