Chrysler Concorde 2004 Service Manual page 1382

0 - 6 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
FLUID FILL/CHECK
LOCATIONS
DESCRIPTION
The fluid check/fill point locations are located in
each applicable service manual section.
LUBRICATION POINTS
DESCRIPTION
Lubrication point locations are located in each
applicable Sections.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
There are two maintenance schedules that show
the required 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 ser-
vice).
• Off-road or desert operation.
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: Most vehicles are operated under the condi-
tions listed for Schedule B .
Second is Schedule "A". It is for vehicles that are
not operated under any of the conditions listed under
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.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspen-
sion components.
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Rotate the tires at each oil change interval
shown on Schedule "A" 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or
every other interval shown on Schedule "B" 6,000
miles (10 000 km).
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