Chrysler Stratus Convertible. Manual — part 1

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

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LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

JUMP STARTING, TOWING, AND HOISTING. . . . . 8

LUBRICANTS

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

PARTS AND LUBRICANT

RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . 1
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

FLUID CHECK/FILL POINTS AND

LUBRICATION LOCATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

LUBRICATION POINT LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS

When service is required, DaimlerChrysler Corpo-

ration recommends that only Mopar

t brand parts,

lubricants and chemicals be used. Mopar provides
the best engineered products for servicing Daimler-
Chrysler Corporation vehicles.

CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS

Only lubricants bearing designations defined by

the following organization should be used to service a
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicle.

• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

• American Petroleum Institute (API) (Fig. 1)

• National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)

(Fig. 2)

SAE VISCOSITY RATING

An SAE viscosity grade is used to specify the vis-

cosity of engine oil. SAE 30 specifies a single viscos-
ity

engine

oil.

Engine

oils

also

have

multiple

viscosities. These are specified with a dual SAE vis-
cosity grade which indicates the cold-to-hot tempera-
ture viscosity range.

• SAE 30 = single grade engine oil.

• SAE 10W-30 = multiple grade engine oil.

DaimlerChrysler

Corporation

only

recommends

multiple grade engine oils.

API QUALITY CLASSIFICATION

This symbol (Fig. 1) on the front of an oil container

means that the oil has been certified by the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute (API) to meet all the lubri-
cation requirements specified by DaimlerChrysler
Corporation.

Refer to Group 9, Engine for gasoline engine oil

specification.

GEAR LUBRICANTS

SAE ratings also apply to multiple grade gear

lubricants. In addition, API classification defines the
lubricants usage. Such as API GL-5 and SAE 80W-90.

Fig. 1 API Symbol

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LUBRICANTS AND GREASES

Lubricating grease is rated for quality and usage

by the NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI
symbol (Fig. 2) on the label. At the bottom NLGI
symbol is the usage and quality identification letters.
Wheel bearing lubricant is identified by the letter
“G”. Chassis lubricant is identified by the latter “L”.
The letter following the usage letter indicates the
quality of the lubricant. The following symbols indi-
cate the highest quality.

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

DaimlerChrysler Corporation uses international

symbols to identify engine compartment lubricant
and fluid check and fill locations (Fig. 3).

FLUID CHECK/FILL POINTS AND LUBRICATION
LOCATIONS

The fluid check/fill points and lubrication locations

are located in each applicable Sections.

LUBRICATION POINT LOCATIONS

Lubrication point locations are located in each

applicable Sections.

SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.6 L (16 gal.)
Engine Oil With Filter – 2.5 L Engine . . . . . . 4.3 L

(4.5 qts.)

Engine Oil – Without Filter – 2.5 L Engine . . 3.8 L

(4.0 qts.)

Cooling System – 2.5 L Engine . . . 9.9 L (10.5 qts.)
Automatic Transaxle – Estimated

Service Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 L (4.0 qts.)

Automatic Transaxle – Overhaul Fill Capacity with

Torque Converter Empty . . . . . . . 8.6 L (9.1 qts.)

Fig. 2 NLGI Symbol

1 – WHEEL BEARINGS
2 – CHASSIS LUBRICATION
3 – CHASSIS AND WHEEL BEARINGS

Fig. 3 International Symbols

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SPECIFICATIONS

UNSCHEDULE INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SCHEDULES – A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SCHEDULE – B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

DESCRIPTION

There are two maintenance schedules that show

proper service for the vehicle.

Schedule “A”. It lists all the scheduled mainte-

nance to be performed under “normal” operating con-
ditions.

Schedule “B”. It is a schedule for vehicles that are

operated under the conditions listed at the beginning
of the chart labeled Schedule “B”.

SPECIFICATIONS

UNSCHEDULE 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.

• Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder, power steering and automatic trans-
mission. 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.

• Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and

clamps.

If vehicle 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
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.

SCHEDULES – A

7,500 miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

15,000 miles (24 000 km) or at 12 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Adjust drive belt tension.

22,500 Miles (36 000 km) or at 18 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect the front brake pads, rear brake linings

and rotors.

30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or at 24 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Lubricate front and rear suspension upper ball

joints.

• Adjust drive belt tension.

• Replace the engine air cleaner element (fil-

ter).

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37,500 Miles (60 000 km) or at 30 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

45,000 Miles (72 000 km) or at 36 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect front brake pads, rear brake linings and

rotors.

• Adjust drive belt tension.

• Flush and replace engine coolant.

52,500 Miles (84 000 km) or at 42 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 48 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve.

See note #1 after schedule “B”.

• Lubricate front and rear suspension upper ball

joints.

• Replace drive belts.

• Replace engine air cleaner element (filter).

• Check and adjust if necessary the ignition tim-

ing on 2.5 liter engines.

67,500 Miles (108 000 km) or at 54 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect front brake pads, rear brake linings and

rotors.

75,000 Miles (120 000 km) or at 60 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Flush and replace engine coolant.

• Adjust drive belt tension.

82,500 Miles (132 000 km) or at 66 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

90,000 Miles (144 000 km) or at 72 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve.

See notes #1 and #2 after Schedule “B”.

• Lubricate front and rear suspension upper ball

joints.

• Inspect front brake pads, rear brake linings

rotors.

• Adjust drive belt tension.

• Replace engine air cleaner element (filter).

97,500 Miles (156 000 km) or at 78 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

100,000 Miles (160 000 km) or at 80 months

• Replace spark plugs and ignition cables on

2.5 liter engines.

• Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter.

105,000 Miles (168 000 km) or at 84 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Flush and replace engine coolant.

• Replace the engine timing belt on vehicles

with California emissions package.

SCHEDULE – B

Follow this schedule if the vehicle usually operates

under one or more of the following conditions.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
every 48,000 miles (77 000 km) if vehicle usually
operates under one of the conditions marked with an
*.

• Day and night temperatures are below freezing.

• Frequent stop and go driving.*

• Frequent long periods of engine idling.*

• Frequent driving in dusty conditions.

• Frequent short trips of less than 5 miles.

• Frequent operation at sustained high speeds

during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).*

• Frequent trailer towing.*

• Taxi, police or delivery service.*
If vehicle mileage is less than 7,500 miles (12 000

km) yearly, replace the engine oil filter at each oil
change.

3,000 Miles (5 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect and replace engine air cleaner element

(filter) if necessary.

6,000 Miles (10 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect and replace engine air cleaner element

(filter) if necessary.

9,000 Miles (14 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect and replace engine air cleaner element

(filter) if necessary.

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