PLUG, Oil: Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Excessive use of brake parts cleaner to clean threads in block could cause #5 main bearing failure.
NOTE:
Rear plug shown in Fig 1, other plugs are similar.
- Use Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner (or equivalent) sparingly to clean the block.
- Install the plug (2) flush with the block boss face (1). The plug (2) is correctly installed when it is flush or protruding no more than 1 mm from the block boss face (1).