MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE
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FrequencyOfFluidChange
roadsurfacesonwhichthevehicleisoperated,extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
bodyprotection.
Undernormaloperatingconditions,thefluidinstalledat
thefactorywillgivesatisfactorylubricationforthelifeof
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the
followingconditionsexist:
Thefollowingmaintenancerecommendationswillenable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistancebuiltintoyourvehicle.
•
Thelubricanthasbecomecontaminatedwithwater.If
contaminatedwithwater,thefluidshouldbechanged
immediately.
WhatCausesCorrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paintandprotectivecoatingsfromyourvehicle.
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If severe usage has occurred, refer to Maintenance
Schedule“B”inSection8ofthismanual.
AppearanceCareAndProtectionFromCorrosion
Themostcommoncausesare:
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ProtectionOfBodyAndPaintfromCorrosion
• Roadsalt,dirtandmoistureaccumulation.
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphiclocationsandusage.Chemicalsthatmakeroads
passableinsnowandice,andthosethataresprayedon
treesandroadsurfacesduringotherseasons,arehighly
corrosivetothemetalinyourvehicle.Outsideparking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
•
Stoneandgravelimpact.
• Insects,treesapandtar.
Saltintheairnearseacoastlocalities.
• Atmosphericfallout/industrialpollutants.
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| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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