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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
To minim ize the possibility of catalyst damage:
accumulate deposits. If a valve is not working prop erly,
rep lace it with a new valve. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CLEAN THE OLD PCV VALVE!
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Do not shu t off the engine or interru pt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
Check ventilation hose for ind ication of damage or
plugging deposits. Replace if necessary.
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Do not try to start the engine by pushing or tow ing the
vehicle.
Fuel Filter
A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the
speed at which a vehicle can be driven. Shou ld an
excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank,
frequ ent filter rep lacem ent may be necessary. The fuel
filters are located insid e the fuel tank. See you r dealer for
service.
Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected for prolonged period .
Engine Timing Belt
Replace the engine timing belt at the intervals described
in the approp riate maintenance sched ule.
Crankcase Emission Control System
Air Cleaner Element (Filter)
Prop er operation of this system depend s on freed om
from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle
mileage builds up, the PCV valve and passages may
Und er norm al driving cond itions, rep lace the filter at the
intervals show n on Sched ule “A”. If, how ever, you drive
the vehicle frequ ently und er dusty or severe cond itions,
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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