Dodge Neon 2001 Service Manual page 10

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION
There are two maintenance schedules that show
proper service for your vehicle.
First is Schedule – A. It lists all the scheduled
maintenance to be performed under "normal" operat-
ing conditions.
Second is Schedule – B. It is a schedule for vehi-
cles that are operated under the following conditions:
• Frequent short trip driving less than 5 miles (8
km)
• Frequent driving in dusty conditions
• Extensive idling
• More than 50% of the driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C)
UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION
At Each Stop For Fuel
• Check engine oil level and add as required.
• Check windshield washer solvent and add as
required.
Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten termi-
nals as required.
• Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission.
Add fluid as required.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Inspect the CV joints and front suspension com-
ponent boots and seals.
• Rotate the tires at each oil change interval
shown on Schedule – A (7,500 miles - 12 000 km) or
every other interval on Schedule – B (6,000 miles -
10 000 km).
• Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and
clamps.
If mileage is less than 7,500 miles (12 000 km)
yearly, replace the engine oil filter at each oil change.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The scheduled emission maintenance listed in bold
type on the Maintenance Schedules, must be done at
the mileage 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 the best vehicle
2001 NEON
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
performance and reliability. More frequent mainte-
nance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
FLUID FILL POINTS AND LUBRICATION
LOCATIONS
The fluid fill/check locations and lubrication loca-
tions are located in each applicable group.
SCHEDULE – A
7,500 Miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the engine oil filter.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km) or at 12 months
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the engine oil filter.
22,500 Miles (36 000 km) or at 18 months
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake lin-
ings.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or at 24 months
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.
• Adjust the generator belt tension.
• Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-
ter).
• Replace the engine spark plugs
37,500 Miles (60 000 km) or at 30 months
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the engine oil filter.
45,000 Miles (72 000 km) or at 36 months
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake lin-
ings.
52,500 Miles (84 000 km) or at 42 months
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the engine oil filter.
60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 48 months
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the tie rod ends and boots seals.
• Check the PCV valve and replace, if neces-
sary. Not required if previously changed.*
• Replace the drive belts.
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