2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owners Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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STEERING LINKAGE
WARN ING!
The  tie   rod   end   ball  joints   shou ld  be   insp ected  for
external  leakage  and  damage  when  other  maintenance   is
perform ed.
Fluid  level  should   be checked   on a  level surface   and
with  the   engin e off  to  preven  t injury   from  movin  g
parts  and   to insure   accurate   flu id level   read ing.  Do
not  overfill.   Use  only   manufactu  rers  recom mended
power  steerin  g flu id.
BODY LUBRICATION
Locks and  all bod y pivot  points,  inclu ding  such  item s as
seat  tracks,  doors,   liftgate  and   hood  hinges,   shou ld be
lubricated   period  ically  to  assu re  quiet,  easy   operation
and  to protect   against  rust  and  wear.  Prior  to the  appli-
cation  of  any  lubricant,   the  parts   concerned   shou ld be
wiped   clean  to  rem ove dust   and  grit;  after   lubricating
excess  oil   and   grease   shou ld  be  rem oved .  Particu lar
attention   shou ld also  be given   to hood  latching   compo-  7
nents  to insu re  prop er function.  When  perform  ing other
und erhood  services,   the  hood  latch,  release  mechanism
and  safety  catch  shou ld be cleaned   and  lubricated .
If necessary,  add  fluid  to  restore  to the  prop er ind icated
level.  With a  clean cloth,  wipe  any  spilled  fluid  from  all
surfaces.  Refer  to Fluids,  Lubricants,   and  Genu ine  Parts
for correct  fluid  typ es.
FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS
There  are two  front  suspension   lower  ball joints  that  are
perm anently   lubricated .  Insp ect these  ball  joints  when-
ever  und er  vehicle  service  is done.   Dam aged  seals  and
their  corresp ond ing potentially  damaged   ball joints  must
be rep laced .
The external   lock cylind ers  shou ld be  lubricated  twice  a
year,  preferably   in  the  fall  and   spring.   Apply  a  small
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CategoriesChrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals
Model Year2008
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Pam Harvey on May 23, 2016.

Just got the car don't have one I have a 2008 wagon


vanessa on May 24, 2013. which fuse is for the battery

which fuse is for the battery