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Chrysler PT Cruiser. Manual - part 714

(3) Start engine and record oil pressure. Refer to

Specifications for correct oil pressure requirements.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS)

CAUTION: If oil pressure is 0 at idle, do not perform
the 3000 RPM test

(4) If oil pressure is 0 at idle. Shut off engine,

check for pressure relief valve stuck open, a clogged
oil pick-up screen or a damaged oil pick-up tube
O-ring.

(5) After test is complete, remove test gauge and

fitting.

(6) Install oil pressure switch and connector. (Refer

to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PRESSURE
SENSOR/SWITCH - INSTALLATION)

OIL

STANDARD PROCEDURE

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

The best time to check engine oil level is after the

vehicle has sat overnight, or if the engine has been
running, allow the engine to be shut off for at least 5
minutes before checking oil level.

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level

ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level
reading. Remove dipstick (Fig. 107) or (Fig. 108), and
observe oil level. Add oil only when the level is at or
below the MIN mark (Fig. 109).

CAUTION: Do not operate engine if the oil level is
above the MAX mark on the dipstick. Excessive oil
volume can cause oil aeration which can lead to
engine failure due to loss of oil pressure or
increase in oil temperature.

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE

WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL.
CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY
INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED
SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH
SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR
SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO
NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL
PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERN-
MENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION
CENTER IN YOUR AREA.

Fig. 107 Engine Oil Dipstick and Fill Locations

1 - ENGINE OIL FILL
2 - COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER

3 - ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
4 - COOLANT PRESSURE CAP

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ENGINE 2.4L DOHC

LUBRICATION (Continued)

Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals

described in the Maintenance Schedule (Refer to
LUBRICATION

MAINTENANCE/MAINTE-

NANCE SCHEDULES - DESCRIPTION).

(1) Run engine until achieving normal operating

temperature.

(2) Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn

engine off.

(3) Remove oil fill cap (Fig. 107) or (Fig. 108).
(4) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(5) Place a suitable oil collecting container under

oil pan drain plug.

(6) Remove oil pan drain plug (Fig. 110) or (Fig.

111) and allow oil to drain into collecting container.
Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other
damage. Replace drain plug and gasket if damaged.

(7) Remove oil filter (Fig. 110) or (Fig. 111) (Refer

ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL

FILTER

REMOVAL).

(8) Install oil pan drain plug. Torque drain plug to

28 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).

(9) Install new oil filter (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU-

BRICATION/OIL FILTER - INSTALLATION).

(10) Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified

type and amount of engine oil (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION

MAINTENANCE/SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES) and (Refer to LUBRICATION
&

MAINTENANCE/FLUID

TYPES

DESCRIP-

TION).

(11) Install oil fill cap (Fig. 107) or (Fig. 108).
(12) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
(13) Stop engine and inspect oil level.

OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION

All engines are equipped with a high quality full-

flow, disposable type oil filter. Replace oil filter with
a Mopar

t or the equivalent.

Fig. 108 Engine Oil Dipstick and Fill Locations - 2.4L Turbo

1 - ENGINE OIL FILL
2 - COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER

3 - ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
4 - COOLANT PRESSURE CAP

Fig. 109 Engine Oil Dipstick

ENGINE 2.4L DOHC

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OIL (Continued)

USED ENGINE OIL DISPOSAL

Care should be exercised when disposing used

engine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle
engine. Refer to the WARNING listed above.

OIL FILTER

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

When

servicing

the

oil

filter

avoid

deforming the filter can by installing the remove/in-
stall tool band strap against the can to base lock
seam. The lock seam joining the can to the base is
reinforced by the base plate.

(1) Using a suitable filter wrench, turn oil filter

(Fig. 110) or (Fig. 111) counterclockwise to remove.

INSTALLATION

(1) Clean and check filter mounting surface. The

surface must be smooth, flat and free of debris or
pieces of gasket.

(2) Lubricate new oil filter gasket.
(3) Screw oil filter (Fig. 110) or (Fig. 111) on until

the gasket contacts base. Tighten to 21 N·m (15 ft.
lbs.).

OIL FILTER ADAPTER

REMOVAL

(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Place a suitable oil collecting container under

oil filter.

(3) Remove oil filter (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-

CATION/OIL FILTER - REMOVAL).

(4) Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles: Remove

oil cooler connector bolt. DO NOT disconnect coolant
lines from oil cooler. Reposition oil cooler.

(5) Remove filter adapter attaching bolts (Fig.

112).

(6) Remove filter adapter and gasket (Fig. 112).

INSTALLATION

(1) Clean all gasket sealing surfaces
(2) Install gasket and filter adaptor to oil pan (Fig.

112). Tighten bolts to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).

(3) Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles:
• Replace oil cooler seal

• Lubricate seal and position oil cooler to oil filter

adapter, aligning notch to tab

Fig. 110 Oil Filter and Drain Plug

1 - OIL FILTER
2 - DRAIN PLUG

Fig. 111 Oil Filter and Drain Plug - 2.4L Turbo

1 - OIL FILTER
2 - DRAIN PLUG

Fig. 112 Oil Filter Adaptor

1 - OIL FILTER ADAPTER
2 - GASKET
3 - OIL PAN

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ENGINE 2.4L DOHC

OIL (Continued)

• Install oil cooler connector bolt. Torque connector

bolt to 55 N·m (41 ft. lbs.)

(4) Install oil filter (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-

CATION/OIL FILTER - INSTALLATION).

(5) Lower vehicle and check engine oil level. Adjust

level as necessary.

OIL PAN

REMOVAL

(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
(3) Remove accessory drive belt splash shield.
(4) Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles: Remove

turbocharger to charge air cooler hose assembly
(Refer

EXHAUST

SYSTEM/TURBO-

CHARGER SYSTEM/CHARGE AIR COOLER AND
HOSES - REMOVAL).

(5) Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles: Remove

oil cooler connector bolt. DO NOT disconnect coolant
lines from oil cooler. Reposition oil cooler.

(6) Remove structural collar (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/

ENGINE

BLOCK/STRUCTURAL

COLLAR

REMOVAL).

(7) Remove lower torque strut (Refer to 9 -

ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/TORQUE STRUT -
REMOVAL).

(8) Remove oil filter adapter and gasket (Fig. 113).
(9) Remove oil pan and gasket (Fig. 113).
(10) Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.

INSTALLATION

(1) Apply Mopar

t Engine RTV GEN II at the oil

pump to engine block parting lines (Fig. 114).

(2) Install oil pan gasket to the block.
(3) Install pan gasket and pan. Tighten screws to

12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).

(4) Install oil filter adapter and gasket (Fig. 113).

Tighten screws to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).

(5) Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles:
• Replace oil cooler seal

• Lubricate seal and position oil cooler to oil filter

adapter, aligning notch to tab

• Install oil cooler connector bolt. Torque connector

bolt to 55 N·m (41 ft. lbs.)

(6) Install oil drain plug and oil filter.
(7) Install structural collar (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/

ENGINE

BLOCK/STRUCTURAL

COLLAR

INSTALLATION).

(8) Install

lower

torque

strut

(Refer

ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/TORQUE STRUT -
INSTALLATION).

(9) Turbocharger Equipped Vehicles: Install

turbocharger to charge air cooler hose assembly
(Refer

EXHAUST

SYSTEM/TURBO-

CHARGER SYSTEM/CHARGE AIR COOLER AND
HOSES - INSTALLATION).

(10) Lower vehicle and fill engine crankcase with

proper oil to correct level.

OIL PRESSURE SENSOR/
SWITCH

DESCRIPTION

The oil pressure switch is located on the right rear

side of the engine block (Fig. 115). The oil pressure
switch is a pressure sensitive switch that is activated

Fig. 113 Oil Pan

1 - OIL FILTER
2 - OIL PAN GASKET
3 - OIL PAN
4 - ADAPTER GASKET
5 - OIL FILTER ADAPTER

Fig. 114 Oil Pan Sealing

1 - SEALER LOCATIONS

ENGINE 2.4L DOHC

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OIL FILTER ADAPTER (Continued)

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