Maintenance Schedules - Export: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 0° C (32° F).
Stop and go driving.
Extensive engine idling.
Driving in dusty conditions.
Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles).
More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32° C (90° F).
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 5 000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow SCHEDULE B .

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace the engine coolant every 160,000 km (100,000 miles) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow 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 12 000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months whichever comes first.
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 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 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 linings, hoses and calipers.
Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension components.
Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
Check the brake master cylinder fluid level.
Check the manual transmission fluid level.
Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.