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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Specifications Chrysler 300M I

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FLUID CAPACITIES (CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M)

Application(1) Quantity
Automatic Transaxle (2)
Drain & Refill(3) 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Dry Refill9.3 Qts. (8.8L)
Cooling System (4)
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L9.4 Qts. (8.9L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (5)
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Differential (6).78 Qt. (.74L)
Power Steering Fluid (7)(8)
(1) Approximate quantity listed. (2) Use Mopar® ATF+4, Type 9602. (3) Estimated service refill capacity. (4) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank. (5) Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. Use 5W-30 (preferred for 2.7L) or 10W-30 (preferred for 3.2L & 3.5L). (6) Differential has a separate sump from the automatic transaxle. Use Mopar® 75W-90 hypoid gear oil. DO NOT use synthetic gear oil in differential. (7) Use only Mopar® power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid. (8) Capacity is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Approximate quantity listed.
(2)Use Mopar® ATF+4, Type 9602.
(3)Estimated service refill capacity.
(4)Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(5)Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. Use 5W-30 (preferred for 2.7L) or 10W-30 (preferred for 3.2L & 3.5L).
(6)Differential has a separate sump from the automatic transaxle. Use Mopar® 75W-90 hypoid gear oil. DO NOT use synthetic gear oil in differential.
(7)Use only Mopar® power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.
(8)Capacity is not available from manufacturer.

FLUID CAPACITIES (CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS & 300M)

FLUID CAPACITIES (NEON)

Application(1) Quantity
Automatic Transaxle (2)
Drain & Refill(3) 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Dry Refill8.6 Qts. (8.1L)
Cooling System (4)6.5 Qts. (6.1L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (5)4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Manual Transaxle (6)2.5-2.8 Qts. (2.4-2.7L)
Power Steering Fluid (7)1.0 Qt. (.95L)
(1) Approximate quantity listed. (2) Use Mopar® ATF+4, Type 9602. (3) Estimated service refill capacity. (4) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank. (5) Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. Use 5W-30 (preferred) or 10W-30. (6) Use only Mopar® MS9417 manual transaxle fluid. DO NOT use hypoid gear oil, engine oil or automatic transmission fluid. (7) Use only Mopar® power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.
(1)Approximate quantity listed.
(2)Use Mopar® ATF+4, Type 9602.
(3)Estimated service refill capacity.
(4)Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(5)Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. Use 5W-30 (preferred) or 10W-30.
(6)Use only Mopar® MS9417 manual transaxle fluid. DO NOT use hypoid gear oil, engine oil or automatic transmission fluid.
(7)Use only Mopar® power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.

FLUID CAPACITIES (NEON)

FLUID CAPACITIES (PT CRUISER)

Application(1) Quantity
Automatic Transaxle (2)
Drain & Refill(3) 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Dry Refill9.2 Qts. (8.7L)
Cooling System (4)7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (5)5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Manual Transaxle (6)2.5-2.8 Qts. (2.4-2.6L)
Power Steering Fluid (7)(8)
(1) Approximate quantity listed. (2) Use Mopar® ATF+4, Type 9602. (3) Estimated service refill. (4) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank. (5) Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. Use 5W-30 (preferred) or 10W-30. (6) Use Mopar® Manual Transaxle Fluid or equivalent. (7) Use only Mopar® power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid. (8) Capacity is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Approximate quantity listed.
(2)Use Mopar® ATF+4, Type 9602.
(3)Estimated service refill.
(4)Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(5)Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. Use 5W-30 (preferred) or 10W-30.
(6)Use Mopar® Manual Transaxle Fluid or equivalent.
(7)Use only Mopar® power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.
(8)Capacity is not available from manufacturer.

FLUID CAPACITIES (PT CRUISER)

FLUID CAPACITIES (SEBRING COUPE & STRATUS COUPE)

Application(1) Quantity
Automatic Transaxle (2)
4-Cylinder(3) 8.1 Qts. (7.7L)
V6(3) 8.5 Qts. (8.0L)
Cooling System (4)
4-Cylinder7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
V68.5 Qts. (8.0L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (5)4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Manual Transaxle (6)
4-Cylinder2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
V63.0 Qts. (2.8L)
Power Steering Fluid (7)1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
(1) Approximate quantity listed. (2) Use DIAMOND ATF SP-II or SP-IIM. (3) Dry refill capacity. (4) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank. (5) Use an API engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines on all engines. Use 5W-30 (preferred) or 10W-30. (6) Use API GL-4 SAE 75W-90 or 75W/85W. (7) Use Dexron-II ATF.
(1)Approximate quantity listed.
(2)Use DIAMOND ATF SP-II or SP-IIM.
(3)Dry refill capacity.
(4)Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(5)Use an API engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines on all engines. Use 5W-30 (preferred) or 10W-30.
(6)Use API GL-4 SAE 75W-90 or 75W/85W.
(7)Use Dexron-II ATF.

FLUID CAPACITIES (SEBRING COUPE & STRATUS COUPE)

FLUID CAPACITIES (SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, SEBRING SEDAN & STRATUS SEDAN)

Application(1) Quantity
Automatic Transaxle (2)
Drain & Refill(3) 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Dry Refill9.2 Qts. (8.7L)
Cooling System (4)
2.4L10.5 Qts. (9.9L)
2.7L9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (5)5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Power Steering Fluid (6)(7)
(1) Approximate quantity listed. (2) Use Mopar® ATF+4, Type 9602. (3) Estimated service refill. (4) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank. (5) Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. Use 5W-30 (preferred) or 10W-30. (6) Use only Mopar® power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid. (7) Capacity is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Approximate quantity listed.
(2)Use Mopar® ATF+4, Type 9602.
(3)Estimated service refill.
(4)Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(5)Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. Use 5W-30 (preferred) or 10W-30.
(6)Use only Mopar® power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.
(7)Capacity is not available from manufacturer.

FLUID CAPACITIES (SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, SEBRING SEDAN & STRATUS SEDAN)

4-CYLINDER COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Normal Compression Pressure
Neon
2.0L SOHC170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm 2 )
PT Cruiser
2.4L DOHC170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm 2 )
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
2.4L SOHC185 psi (13 kg/cm 2 )
Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.4L DOHC170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
Neon
2.0L SOHC100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 )
PT Cruiser
2.4L DOHC100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 )
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
2.4L SOHC139 psi (10 kg/cm 2 )
Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.4L DOHC100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
Except Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe(1)
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe14 psi (1 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 25 percent.
(1)Maximum variation between cylinders is 25 percent.

4-CYLINDER COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

V6 COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Normal Compression Pressure
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm 2 )
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
3.0L119 psi (8 kg/cm 2 )
Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.7L170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 )
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
3.0L83 psi (6 kg/cm 2 )
Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.7L100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
Except Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe(1)
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe14 psi (1 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 25 percent.
(1)Maximum variation between cylinders is 25 percent.

V6 COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

4-CYLINDER SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationGap - In. (mm)Torque - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Neon
2.0L SOHC.033-.038 (.84-.97)20 (27)
PT Cruiser
2.4L DOHC.048-.053 (1.22-1.35)11-15 (15-20)
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
2.4L SOHC.039-.043 (1.00-1.10)15-21 (21-29)
Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.4L DOHC.050 (1.27)20 (27)
(1) Check spark plug gap specification on underhood vehicle emission control label. If specification differs from that listed above, use specification on underhood vehicle emission control label.
(1)Check spark plug gap specification on underhood vehicle emission control label. If specification differs from that listed above, use specification on underhood vehicle emission control label.

4-CYLINDER SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (1)

V6 SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationGap - In. (mm)Torque - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L.048-.058 (1.22-1.47)13 (18)
3.2L & 3.5L.048-.053 (1.22-1.35)20 (27)
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
3.0L.039-.043 (1.00-1.10)15-21 (21-29)
Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.7L.050 (1.27)15 (21)
(1) Check spark plug gap specification on underhood vehicle emission control label. If specification differs from that listed above, use specification on underhood vehicle emission control label.
(1)Check spark plug gap specification on underhood vehicle emission control label. If specification differs from that listed above, use specification on underhood vehicle emission control label.

V6 SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Firing Order (2.0L & 2.4L). Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Firing Order (2.0L & 2.4L)

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (3.0L). Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (3.0L)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Firing Order (2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L)

4-CYLINDER THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

Application & Throttle Opening(1) (2) Volts
Neon
2.0L SOHC
IdleAbout .8
Full ThrottleMore Than 3.5
PT Cruiser
2.4L DOHC
IdleAbout .5
Full Throttle3.7 Or More
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
2.4L SOHC
Idle.54-.74
Full Throttle4.5-5.5
Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.4L DOHC
IdleAbout .8
Full ThrottleMore Than 3.5
(1) Measure voltage at center terminal on throttle position sensor with ignition on. (2) Voltage should increase smoothly when moving throttle from idle to full throttle.
(1)Measure voltage at center terminal on throttle position sensor with ignition on.
(2)Voltage should increase smoothly when moving throttle from idle to full throttle.

4-CYLINDER THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

V6 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

Application & Throttle Opening(1) (2) Volts
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L
At IdleAbout .8
At Full ThrottleMore Than 3.5
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
3.0L
Idle.54-.74
Full Throttle4.5-5.5
Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.7L
At IdleAbout .8
At Full ThrottleMore Than 3.5
(1) Measure voltage at center terminal on throttle position sensor with ignition on. (2) Voltage should smoothly increase when moving throttle from idle to full throttle.
(1)Measure voltage at center terminal on throttle position sensor with ignition on.
(2)Voltage should smoothly increase when moving throttle from idle to full throttle.

V6 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS