Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual page 1133

9 - 206 ENGINE 2.7L DOHC
LUBRICATION (Continued)
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHECKING
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
(1) Remove the oil pressure switch. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PRESSURE SENSOR/
SWITCH - REMOVAL)
(2) Install oil pressure test gauge assembly, Spe-
cial Tools C-3292 with 8406 adaptor.
(3) Start engine and monitor gauge readings.
CAUTION: If oil pressure is 0 at idle, Do Not Run
engine at 3000 RPM
(4) Oil Pressure (engine at operating temperature):
Curb Idle 34.5 kPa (5 psi) minimum 3000 RPM
300–724 kPa (45–105 psi).
(5) If oil pressure is 0 at idle. Shut off engine,
check for pressure relief valve stuck open or a
clogged oil pickup screen.
(6) Install oil pressure switch after testing is com-
pleted. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL
PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH - INSTALLATION)
OIL
DESCRIPTION
For engine oil type and capacity (Refer to LUBRI-
CATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE OIL)
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL AND
FILTER CHANGE
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.
Change engine oil and filter at mileage and time
intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule.
(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/MAIN-
TENANCE SCHEDULES - DESCRIPTION)
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
(1) Run engine until achieving normal operating
temperature.
(2) Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn
engine off.
(3) Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOIST-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(4) Remove oil fill cap (Fig. 89).
(5) Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase
drain.
(6) Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow
oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for
stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug and
gasket if damaged.
(7) Remove oil filter. Refer to (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL FILTER - REMOVAL)
(8) Install drain plug in crankcase.
(9) Install new oil filter. Refer to (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL FILTER - INSTALLA-
TION)
(10) Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified
type and amount of engine oil, (Fig. 89). (Refer to
TYPES -
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES -
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE OIL) (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION & MAINTENANCE - SPECIFICATIONS)
(11) Install oil fill cap.
(12) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
(13) Stop engine and inspect oil level.
OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION
All engines are equipped with a high quality full-
flow, disposable type oil filter. When replacing oil fil-
ter, use a Mopar filter or equivalent.
USED ENGINE OIL DISPOSAL
Care should be exercised when disposing used
engine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle
engine. Refer to the WARNING listed above.
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