Materials Added To Engine Oils
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and it’s
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from
your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can
present a problem to the environment. Contact your
dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice
on how and where used oil can be safely discarded in
your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine
oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
All manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos-
able oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The
quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only
high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. Mopar Engine Oil Filters are high quality oil
filters and are recommended.
Drive Belts — Check Condition and Tension
At the mileage shown in the maintenance schedules,
check all drive belts for condition and proper tension.
Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure.
Inspect the drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, or
glazing and replace them if there is any sign of damage
which could result in belt failure. If adjustment is re-
quired, adjust the belts according to the specifications
and procedures shown in the Service Manual.
Special tools are required to properly measure tension
and to restore belt tension to factory specifications. Also,
check belt routing to make sure there is no interference
between the belts and other engine components.
Spark Plugs
Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor-
mance and emission control. New plugs should be in-
stalled at the specified mileage. The entire set should be
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Summary of Contents for 2005 Sebring Convertible
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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION 5 1 ...
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Page 87: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 87 4 ...
Page 88: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STANDARD 88 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 89: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 89 4 ...
Page 90: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GTC MODEL 90 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 133: ...Operating Tips ATC only UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 4 ...
Page 139: ...Operating Tips Manual A C Control Only UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 4 ...
Page 163: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 163 5 ...
Page 191: ...Jack Engagement Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 191 6 ...
Page 201: ...2 4L ENGINE 2 4L Engine Compartment MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 201 7 ...
Page 202: ...2 7L ENGINE 2 7L Engine Compartment 202 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...
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Page 271: ...U S ONLY IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 271 9 ...
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