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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Specifications Chrysler LHS II

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BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application & GroupCold Cranking Amps
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.0L
A/T (Group 86)525
M/T (Group 86)430
2.5L (Group 86)525
Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus (Group 75)510
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L (Group 34)600
3.2L & 3.5L (Group 34)685
Neon (Group 58)450
Sebring Convertible (Group 75)510

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES (AVENGER & SEBRING COUPE)

Application(1) Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2)
2.0L & 2.5L4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Cooling System (3)7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
Automatic Transaxle (4)
Drain & Refill(5) 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Dry Refill9.1 Qts. (8.6L)
Manual Transaxle (6)2.1 Qts. (1.9L)
Power Steering Fluid (4)1.9 Pts. (.9L)
(1) Approximate quantity listed. (2) Use an API engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines on all engines. (3) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank. (4) Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176 (5) Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gears and back to Park. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to 1/8" below the ADD mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transaxle at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level so fluid level is within the HOT range on dipstick. (6) Use only Mopar MS9417 manual transaxle fluid.
(1)Approximate quantity listed.
(2)Use an API engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines on all engines.
(3)Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(4)Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176
(5)Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gears and back to Park. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to 1/8" below the ADD mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transaxle at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level so fluid level is within the HOT range on dipstick.
(6)Use only Mopar MS9417 manual transaxle fluid.

FLUID CAPACITIES (AVENGER & SEBRING COUPE)

FLUID CAPACITIES (BREEZE, CIRRUS & STRATUS)

Application(1) Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2)
Breeze
2.0L4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
2.4L5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Cirrus
2.5L4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Stratus
2.0L4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
2.4L5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
2.5L4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Cooling System (3)
Breeze
2.0L8.5 Qts. (8.0L)
2.4L9.0 Qts. (8.5L)
Cirrus
2.5L10.5 Qts. (10.0L)
Stratus
2.0L8.5 Qts. (8.0L)
2.4L9.0 Qts. (8.5L)
2.5L10.5 Qts. (10.0L)
Automatic Transaxle (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176)
Drain & Refill(4) 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Dry Refill9.1 Qts. (8.6L)
Manual Transaxle (5)
Breeze & Stratus2.2 Qts. (2.1L)
Power Steering Fluid (6)(7)
(1) Approximate quantity listed. (2) Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. (3) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank. (4) Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gears and back to Park. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to 1/8" below the ADD mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transaxle at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level so fluid level is within the HOT range on dipstick. (5) Use only Mopar MS9417 manual transaxle fluid. (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 an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines.
(3)Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(4)Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gears and back to Park. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to 1/8" below the ADD mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transaxle at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level so fluid level is within the HOT range on dipstick.
(5)Use only Mopar MS9417 manual transaxle fluid.
(6)Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.
(7)Capacity is not available from manufacturer.

FLUID CAPACITIES (BREEZE, CIRRUS & STRATUS)

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

Application(1) Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2)
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Cooling System (3)
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L9.4 Qts. (8.9L)
Automatic Transaxle (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176)
Drain & Refill(4) 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Dry Refill9.9 Qts. (9.4L)
Differential (5)1.0 Qt. (.95L)
Power Steering Fluid (6)(7)
(1) Approximate quantity listed. (2) Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. (3) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank. (4) Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gears and back to Park. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to 1/4" above the bottom hole on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transaxle at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level so fluid level is within the HOT range on dipstick. (5) Differential has a separate sump from the automatic transaxle. Use Mopar Fuel Savings 75W-90 petroleum based hypoid gear oil. DO NOT use synthetic gear oil in differential. (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 an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines.
(3)Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(4)Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gears and back to Park. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to 1/4" above the bottom hole on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transaxle at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level so fluid level is within the HOT range on dipstick.
(5)Differential has a separate sump from the automatic transaxle. Use Mopar Fuel Savings 75W-90 petroleum based hypoid gear oil. DO NOT use synthetic gear oil in differential.
(6)Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.
(7)Capacity is not available from manufacturer.

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

FLUID CAPACITIES (NEON)

Application(1) Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2)
2.0L DOHC & SOHC4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Cooling System (3)
2.0L DOHC & SOHC
With A/C7.0 Qts. (6.5L)
Without A/C6.5 Qts. (6.1L)
Automatic Transaxle (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176)
Drain & Refill(4) 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Dry Refill8.9 Qts. (8.4L)
Manual Transaxle (5)2.1 Qts. (1.9L)
Power Steering Fluid (6)1.0 Qt. (.95L)
(1) Approximate quantity listed. (2) Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. (3) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank. (4) Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gears and back to Park. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to 1/8" below the ADD mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transaxle at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level so fluid level is within the HOT range on dipstick. (5) Use only Mopar MS9417 manual transaxle fluid. (6) Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.
(1)Approximate quantity listed.
(2)Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines.
(3)Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(4)Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gears and back to Park. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to 1/8" below the ADD mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transaxle at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level so fluid level is within the HOT range on dipstick.
(5)Use only Mopar MS9417 manual transaxle fluid.
(6)Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.

FLUID CAPACITIES (NEON)

FLUID CAPACITIES (SEBRING CONVERTIBLE)

Application(1) Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2)
2.4L5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
2.5L4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Cooling System (3)
2.4L9.0 Qts. (8.5L)
2.5L10.5 Qts. (10.0L)
Automatic Transaxle (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176)
Drain & Refill(4) 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Dry Refill9.1 Qts. (8.6L)
Power Steering Fluid (5)(6)
(1) Approximate quantity listed. (2) Use an API engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines on all engines. (3) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank. (4) Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gears and back to Park. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to 1/8" below the ADD mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transaxle at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level so fluid level is within the HOT range on dipstick. (5) Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid. (6) Capacity is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Approximate quantity listed.
(2)Use an API engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines on all engines.
(3)Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(4)Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gears and back to Park. Add additional fluid to bring fluid level to 1/8" below the ADD mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid level with transaxle at normal operating temperature. Adjust fluid level so fluid level is within the HOT range on dipstick.
(5)Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.
(6)Capacity is not available from manufacturer.

FLUID CAPACITIES (SEBRING CONVERTIBLE)

4-CYLINDER COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.0L9.6:1
Breeze & Stratus
2.0L9.8:1
2.4L9.4:1
Neon
2.0L DOHC9.6:1
2.0L SOHC9.8:1
Sebring Convertible
2.4L9.4:1
Normal Compression Pressure
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.0L170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm 2 )
Breeze & Stratus
2.0L & 2.4L170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm 2 )
Neon
2.0L DOHC & SOHC170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm 2 )
Sebring Convertible
2.4L170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.0L100 psi (7 kg/cm 2) )
Breeze & Stratus
2.0L & 2.4L100 psi (7 kg/cm 2) )
Neon
2.0L DOHC & SOHC100 psi (7 kg/cm 2) )
Sebring Convertible
2.4L100 psi (7 kg/cm 2) )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
All Models(1)
(1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 25 percent.
(1)Maximum variation between cylinders is 25 percent.

4-CYLINDER COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

V6 COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.5L
Calif. Emission Vehicles9.0:1
Except Calif. Emission Vehicles9.4:1
Cirrus & Stratus
2.5L9.4:1
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L9.7:1
3.2L & 3.5L9.5:1
Sebring Convertible
2.5L9.4:1
Normal Compression Pressure
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.5L
Calif. Emission Vehicles202 psi (14 kg/cm 2 )
Except Calif. Emission Vehicles211 psi (15 kg/cm 2 )
Cirrus & Stratus
2.5L178 psi (13 kg/cm 2 )
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L(1)
Sebring Convertible
2.5L178 psi (13 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.5L
Calif. Emission Vehicles154 psi (11 kg/cm 2 )
Except Calif. Emission Vehicles192 psi (13 kg/cm 2 )
Cirrus & Stratus
2.5L100 psi (7 kg/cm 2) )
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L100 psi (7 kg/cm 2) )
Sebring Convertible
2.5L100 psi (7 kg/cm 2) )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.5L14 psi (1 kg/cm 2 )
Cirrus & Stratus
2.5L(2)
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L(2)
Sebring Convertible
2.5L(2)
(1) Information is not available from manufacturer. (2) Maximum variation between cylinders is 25 percent.
(1)Information is not available from manufacturer.
(2)Maximum variation between cylinders is 25 percent.

V6 COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

4-CYLINDER SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.0L.048-.053 (1.22-1.35)20 (27)
Breeze & Stratus
2.0L.033-.038 (.84-.97)20 (27)
2.4L.048-.053 (1.22-1.35)20 (27)
Neon
2.0L DOHC & SOHC.033-.038 (.84-.97)20 (27)
Sebring Convertible
2.4L.048-.053 (1.22-1.35)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)
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.5L.039-.043 (1.00-1.10)18 (24)
Cirrus & Stratus
2.5L.038-.043 (.97-1.10)20 (27)
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 Convertible
2.5L.038-.043 (.97-1.10)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.

V6 SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Engine Firing Order (2.0L & 2.4L - Avenger, Breeze, Neon, Sebring Convertible, Sebring Coupe & Stratus). Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Engine Firing Order (2.0L & 2.4L - Avenger, Breeze, Neon, Sebring Convertible, Sebring Coupe & Stratus)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Engine Firing Order (2.5L - Avenger, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible, Sebring Coupe & Stratus)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Engine Firing Order (2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L - Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M)

4-CYLINDER THROTTLE BODY MINIMUM AIRFLOW IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationRPM
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.0L (1)
1000 Miles Or Less(2) 450-1100
More Than 1000 Miles(2) 500-1100
Breeze & Stratus
2.0L & 2.4L (1)
1000 Miles Or Less(2) 550-1300
More Than 1000 Miles(2) 600-1300
Neon
2.0L (DOHC & SOHC) (1)
1000 Miles Or Less(2) 550-1300
More Than 1000 Miles(2) 600-1300
Sebring Convertible
2.4L (1)
1000 Miles Or Less(2) 550-1300
More Than 1000 Miles(2) 600-1300
(1) Specification listed in accordance with vehicle mileage. (2) Specification listed with Air Metering Fitting (6457) installed.
(1)Specification listed in accordance with vehicle mileage.
(2)Specification listed with Air Metering Fitting (6457) installed.

4-CYLINDER THROTTLE BODY MINIMUM AIRFLOW IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

V6 THROTTLE BODY MINIMUM AIRFLOW IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationRPM
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.5L (1)
1000 Miles Or Less(2) 450-1100
More Than 1000 Miles(2) 500-1100
Cirrus & Stratus
2.5L (1)
1000 Miles Or Less(2) 450-1100
More Than 1000 Miles(2) 500-1100
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L(2) 350-700
Sebring Convertible
2.5L (1)
1000 Miles Or Less(2) 450-1100
More Than 1000 Miles(2) 500-1100
(1) Specification listed in accordance with vehicle mileage. (2) Specification listed with Air Metering Fitting (6457) installed.
(1)Specification listed in accordance with vehicle mileage.
(2)Specification listed with Air Metering Fitting (6457) installed.

V6 THROTTLE BODY MINIMUM AIRFLOW IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

4-CYLINDER THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

Application & Throttle Opening(1) (2) Volts
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.0L(3)
Breeze & Stratus
2.0L & 2.4L
At IdleGreater Than .6
At Full ThrottleLess Than 4.5
Neon
2.0L DOHC & SOHC
At Idle.38-1.20
At Full Throttle3.1-4.4
Sebring Convertible
2.4L
At IdleGreater Than .6
At Full ThrottleLess Than 4.5
(1) Measure voltage at center terminal on throttle position sensor with ignition on. (2) Voltage should increase smoothly when moving th from idle to full throttle. (3) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Measure voltage at center terminal on throttle position sensor with ignition on.
(2)Voltage should increase smoothly when moving th from idle to full throttle.
(3)Information is not available from manufacturer.

4-CYLINDER THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

V6 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

Application & Throttle Opening(1) (2) Volts
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.5L(3)
Cirrus & Stratus
2.5L
At IdleGreater Than .6
At Full ThrottleLess Than 4.5
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L, 3.2L & 3.5L
At IdleGreater Than .6
At Full ThrottleLess Than 4.5
Sebring Convertible
2.5L
At IdleGreater Than .6
At Full ThrottleLess Than 4.5
(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. (3) Using scan tool, reading should be 400 mV (at idle) to 3800 mV (at 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.
(3)Using scan tool, reading should be 400 mV (at idle) to 3800 mV (at full throttle).

V6 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS