Dodge Intrepid (2004 year). Manual

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS

Engine

Component

Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part

Engine Coolant

Mopar

威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-

ganic Additive Technology)

Engine Oil

Use API Certified (GF-3). Refer to oil viscosity chart for correct SAE grade.

Spark Plugs

Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine compart-
ment.

Oil Filter

Mopar

威 Oil Filter

Fuel Selection

87 Octane

Chassis

Component

Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part

Automatic Transmission

Mopar

威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Axle Differential (front-rear)

Mopar

威 Hypoid Gear Lubricant (SAE 80W-90). Do not use Synthetic Gear

Lubricants.

Brake Master Cylinder

Mopar

威 DOT-3 Brake Fluid.

Power Steering Reservoir

Mopar

威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Tire Pressure

Refer to label on driver’s door pillar.

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Body

Component

Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part

Hinges:
Door, Hood and Trunk

Mopar

威 Engine Oil

Hood hinge springs and links

Mopar

威 Spray White Lube

Latches:
Door and Hood Trunk

Mopar

威 Multi-Purpose Lube NLGI Grade 2 Mopar 威 Spray White Lube

Door check straps

Mopar

威 Spray White Lube

Window System Components

Mopar

威 Spray White Lube

Lock Cylinders

Mopar

威 Spray White Lube

Parking Brake Mechanism

Mopar

威 Spray White Lube

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS

䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 212
䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold
type

must be done at the times or mileages specified to

assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.

Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.

NOTE:

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the

emission control devices and systems on your vehicle
may be performed by any automotive repair establish-
ment or individual using any automotive part which has
been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of
California, California Air Resources Board regulations.

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).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• 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.〫
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-

vice).

〫

• Off-road or desert operation.

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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:

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⬙.

Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change

intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.

CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.

At Each Stop for Fuel

• Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully

warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.

• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if

required.

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Once a Month

• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or

damage.

• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals

as required.

• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder, power steering and transaxle and add
as needed.

• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct

operation.

• Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for

proper fit.

At Each Oil Change

• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension

components.

• Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on

Schedule “A” 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other
interval shown on Schedule “B” 6,000 miles (10 000
km).

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SCHEDULE “B”

Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with an

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• Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high

speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).

〫

• Trailer towing.〫
• Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-

vices).

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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.

SCHEDULE “B”

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Miles

3,000

6,000

9,000

12,000

15,000

18,000

(Kilometers)

(5 000)

(10 000)

(14 000)

(19 000)

(24 000)

(29 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-
quired.*

Replace the air cleaner filter. *

Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.

Adjust the drive belt tension.

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Miles

21,000

24,000

27,000

30,000

33,000

36,000

(Kilometers)

(34 000)

(38 000)

(43 000)

(48 000)

(53 000)

(58 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-
quired.*

Replace the air cleaner filter.

Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.

Adjust the drive belt tension.

Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV
valve.

SCHEDULE “B”

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Miles

39,000

42,000

45,000

48,000

51,000

54,000

(Kilometers)

(62 000)

(67 000)

(72 000)

(77 000)

(82 000)

(86 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-
quired.*

Replace the air cleaner filter. *

Adjust the drive belt tension.

Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.

Replace the differential fluid.

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57,000

60,000

63,000

66,000

69,000

72,000

(Kilometers)

(91 000)

(96 000)

(101 000) (106 000) (110 000)

(115 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-
quired.*

Replace the air cleaner filter.

Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.

Replace the drive belts.

Replace the power steering fluid.

Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV
valve.

* ‡

Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil-
ter.

SCHEDULE “B”

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Miles

75,000

78,000

81,000

84,000

87,000

90,000

(Kilometers)

(120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000)

(144 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-
quired.*

Replace the air cleaner filter. *

Replace the air cleaner filter.

Adjust the drive belt tension.

Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.

Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV
valve.

* ‡

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Miles

93,000

96,000

99,000

100,000

102,000

105,000

(Kilometers)

(149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000)

(168 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-
quired.*

Replace the air cleaner filter.

Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.

Flush and replace the engine coolant.

Replace the engine timing belt (Federal Emis-
sions).

Replace the engine timing belt (California
Emissions).

Replace the spark plugs.

Adjust the drive belt tension.

Change the differential fluid.

* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.

‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.

SCHEDULE “B”

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SCHEDULE “A”

Miles

6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000

30,000

36,000

(Kilometers)

(10 000)

(19 000)

(29 000)

(38 000)

(48 000)

(58 000)

[Months]

[6]

[12]

[18]

[24]

[30]

[36]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-
quired.*

Replace the air cleaner filter. *

Adjust the drive belt tension.

Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.

Inspect and replace PCV valve if required.

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Miles

42,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

66,000

72,000

(Kilometers)

(67 000)

(77 000)

(86 000)

(96 000)

(106 000) (115 000)

[Months]

[42]

[48]

[54]

[60]

[66]

[72]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if
required.*

Replace the air cleaner filter. *

Replace the drive belts.

Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.

Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months
or 100,000 miles.

Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV
valve.

SCHEDULE “A”

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Miles

78,000

84,000

90,000

96,000

102,000

(Kilometers)

(125 000)

(134 000)

(144 000)

(154 000)

(163 000)

[Months]

[78]

[84]

[90]

[96]

[102]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re-
quired.*

Replace the air cleaner filter. *

Adjust the drive belt tension.

Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors.

Replace the spark plugs.

Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve. *‡

Replace the engine timing belt (Federal Emissions
equipped vehicles only).

Replace the engine timing belt (California Emis-
sions equipped vehicles only).

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 100,000 miles.

* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.

‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.

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