2008 Chrysler Pacifica Owners Manual

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Do  not  change  the  therm ostat  for  summer   or winter
operation.    If  rep lacem ent  is  ever   necessary,   install
ONLY the  correct  typ e therm ostat. Other  designs  may
resu lt in unsatisfactory   coolant  perform  ance, poor  gas
mileage,  and  increased   emissions.
Insu re  nylon  tubing   in  these   areas  has   not  melted   or
collap sed .
Insp ect  all  hose  connections   such   as  clamps  and   cou-
plings   to  make  sure  they   are  secure  and   no  leaks  are
present.
Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
Com ponents  shou ld  be rep laced  immediately   if there  is
any evid ence  of wear or  damage  that  could cause  failu re.
Insp ect surfaces  of  hoses  and  nylon  tubing  for  evid ence
of  heat   and  mechanical    damage.   Hard   or   soft  spots,
brittle  rubber,  cracking,  tears,  cuts,  abrasions,  and  exces-
sive  swelling  ind icate deterioration    of the  rubber.
Brakes
In  ord er to  assu re brake  system   perform ance,  all  brake
system   components    shou ld  be   insp ected  period ically.
Suggested   service  intervals  can  be found   in the  Mainte-
nance  Sched ules.
Pay  particu lar  attention   to  those  hoses   nearest  to  high
heat  sou rces such  as the  exhau st  manifold . Insp ect hose
rou ting to be  sure hoses  do  not come  in contact  with  any
heat  sou rce or moving  component   which may  cause  heat
damage  or  mechanical   wear.
Product Specification
CategoriesChrysler Manuals, Chrysler Pacifica Manuals
Model Year2008
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