Chrysler Concorde 2004 Service Manual page 1386

0 - 10 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
Miles
(Kilometers)
[Months]
Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV
valve.*‡
Replace the engine timing belt (Federal
Emissions equipped vehicles only).
Replace the engine timing belt (California
Emissions equipped vehicles only).
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months or 100,000 miles.
* This maintenance is recommended by the manu-
facture 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.
DESCRIPTION - EXPORT
There are two maintenance schedules that show
the required service for your vehicle.
First is Schedule "A". It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under
Schedule "B".
Second 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 ser-
vice).
• 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
78,000 84,000
(125 000) (134 000)
[78] [84]
months, whichever comes first and follow schedule
"B" of the Maintenance Schedules section of this
manual.
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the condi-
tions listed for Schedule B .
Use the schedule that best describes your driving
conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow
the interval that occurs first.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6
months whichever comes first.
CAUTION: Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance 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
accuracy 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.
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 bottle, brake
master cylinder and transmission, 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.
90,000 96,000
(144 000) (154 000)
[90] [96]
X
LH
102,000
(163 000)
[102]
X
X
X