Manual Chrysler Neon

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 JUMP STARTING, TOWING AND HOISTING . . . 7

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

GENERAL INFORMATIONINDEX
page GENERAL INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . 1 FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 page INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION
Service and maintenanceprocedures for components and systems listed in Schedule—A or B can be found by using the Group Tab Locator index at the front of this manual. If it is not clear which group contains the information needed, refer to the index at the back of this manual. There are two maintenance schedules that show proper service based on the conditions that the vehicle is subjected to. Schedule— A , listsscheduled maintenance to be performed when the vehicle is used for general transportation. Schedule— B , lists maintenance intervals for vehicles that are operated under the conditions listed at the beginning of the Maintenance Schedule section. Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLSChrysler Corporation uses international symbols to identify engine compartment lubricant and fluid inspection and fill locations (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1 International Symbols

PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
When service is required, Chrysler Corporation recommends that only Mopar brand parts, lubricants and chemicals be used. Mopar provides the best engineered products for servicing ChryslerCorporation vehicles.

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CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS
Only lubricants that are endorsed by the following organization should be used to service a Chrysler Corporation vehicle. • Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) • American Petroleum Institute (API) (Fig. 2) • National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) (Fig. 3)LUBRICANTS AND GREASES Lubricating greaseCHASSIS LUBRICA- quality and usage is rated TION for WHEEL BEARINGS CHASSIS BEARINGS WHEEL AND by the NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI symbol (Fig. 3) 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 indicate the highest quality.

Fig. 2 API Symbol
ENGINE OIL
SAE GRADE RATING INDICATES ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY An SAE viscosity grade is used to specify the viscosity of engine oil. SAE 30 specifies a single viscosity engine oil. Engine oils also have multiple viscosities. These are specified with adual SAE viscosity grade which indicates the cold-to-hot temperature viscosity range. • SAE 30 = single grade engine oil. • SAE 10W-30 = multiple grade engine oil. API QUALITY CLASSIFICATION The API Service Grade specifies the type of performance the engine oil is intended to provide. The API Service Grade specifications also apply to energy conserving engine oils. Use engine oils that are APIService Certified. 5W-30 and 10W-30 MOPAR engine oils conform to specifications. Refer to Group 9, Engine for engine oil specification. GEAR LUBRICANTS SAE ratings also apply to multiple grade gear lubricants. In addition, API classification defines the lubricants usage.

Fig. 3 NLGI Symbol

FLUID CAPACITIES
FUEL TANK
All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.3 L (12.5 gal.)...