MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Addfluid,ifnecessary,tomaintaintheproperlevel.
corrosivetothemetalinyourvehicle.Outsideparking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
roadsurfacesonwhichthevehicleisoperated,extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
bodyprotection.
FrequencyOfFluidChange
Undernormaloperatingconditions,thefluidinstalledat
thefactorywillgivesatisfactorylubricationforthelifeof
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the
followingconditionsexist:
Thefollowingmaintenancerecommendationswillenable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistancebuiltintoyourvehicle.
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Thelubricanthasbecomecontaminatedwithwater.If
contaminatedwithwater,thefluidshouldbechanged
immediately.
WhatCausesCorrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paintandprotectivecoatingsfromyourvehicle.
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If severe usage has occurred, refer to “Maintenance
ScheduleB”inSection8ofthismanual.
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Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Themostcommoncausesare:
ProtectionofBodyAndPaintfromCorrosion
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Roadsalt,dirtandmoistureaccumulation,
• Stoneandgravelimpact,
Insects,treesapandtar,
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphiclocationsandusage.Chemicalsthatmakeroads
passableinsnowandice,andthosethataresprayedon
treesandroadsurfacesduringotherseasons,arehighly
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| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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