Dodge 2005 JR41 Stratus, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE: There are specific instructions regarding when
to change the ignition cables and spark plugs with the
PZEV package in this section. This applies to both
maintenance schedule A and B and will be marked with
an ** or ***.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
required service for your vehicle.
First 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 32° F (0° C).
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Stop and go driving.
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Extensive engine idling.
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Driving in dusty conditions.
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Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•
More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•
Trailer towing.
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•
Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
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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 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the
“Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual.
NOTE: IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 100,000 miles (160,000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule B of the
⬙
Maintenance Schedules
⬙
section of this
manual.
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule
⬙
B
⬙
.
Second is Schedule “A” . It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule
⬙
B
⬙
.
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