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Maintenance / Specifications

Post by OB » Thu May 28, 2009 8:26 pm

Factory Maintenance Schedules
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These are the recommended maintenance intervals taken directly from the 2005 Neon/SRT-4 FSM. Some numbers may vary with different models and trims.

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3,000 miles

Engine Oil change
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6,000 miles

Tire Rotation
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15,000 miles

R&R Air Cleaner
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30,000 miles

R&R PCV Valve

R&R Make-up Air Filter

Adjust alternator belt

R&R spark plugs

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48,000 miles

R&R Manual trans fluid
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60,000 miles

R&R spark plug wires

R&R automatic trans fluid
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102,000 miles

R&R Engine Coolant and flush system

R&R timing belt (recommend tensioner and waterpump replacement)



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Post by OB » Thu May 28, 2009 8:32 pm

Specifications and Capacities
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Fluid Capacities

Fuel Tank - 12.5 gal.
Engine Oil - 2.0L - 4.5 qts.
Engine Oil - 2.4L - 5.0 qts.
Cooling system - 6.5 qts.
Automatic trans - 4.0qts. pan/8.6 qts total.
Manual trans - T350 - 2.5-2.8 qts.
Manual trans - T850 - 2.4-2.6 qts.

Note: Capacities for engine oil include filter. Cooling system includes heater and overflow tank. T850 trans includes 4 oz. of Mopar Limited Slip Additive.

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Other Common Specifications

-Spark plug gap - 0.35" - All 2.0L - 13 ft/lbs MAX

-Oil drain plug torque - 20 ft/lbs | Filter - 8 ft/lbs

-Wheel nut torque - All aluminum wheels - 100 ft/lbs

-Disc brake minimum thickness

Front - 20.4mm (26.4mm SRT-4)
Rear - 7.25mm (10.25mm SRT-4)








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