2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Support Question
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-150871 on April 24th, 2015
My Coolant Is Leaking From The Middle Of Engine .smoke Is Blowing Into My Ventil
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on April 24th, 2015 7:46 PM
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You most likely have a hose leaking & when the water & antifreeaze hit the engine or manifold its causing the smoke. Get it to a local shop.
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Owner's Manual - Page 61
... pressure. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
2 Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other objects lodged in the tread. Check for excessive tread wear or uneven...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
...the Instrument Panel. 8. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. If the pointer rises to the engine cooling system and turning off immediately and call for service. Pull over and stop and...: Turn signal bulbs are steps that the engine cooling system is operating properly. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. You can take to High. 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT...
Owner's Manual - Page 167
The air conditioning system of OFF are for heater or ventilation operation. Fan speeds to the right of your vehicle contains R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in any mode you ...to the right from the OFF position. The fan speed increases as follows: NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds.
Owner's Manual - Page 194
...during severe braking conditions to produce accurate signals for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function with power assisted brakes as the brake fluid in... and tires must be the same size and tires must be evident by an internal leak, as standard equipment.
Driving with the power system operating. 194 STARTING AND OPERATING
BRAKE...
Owner's Manual - Page 219
... the Onboard Diagnostics System in section 7 of -tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions, can impair engine performance, damage the emission control system, and could result...CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to the fuel. Therefore you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your dealer for service assistance.
5 If you should not have to add anything to maintain your...
Owner's Manual - Page 220
... monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which are now being assessed against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. NOTE: Intentional tampering with the engine running for more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle. • Guard against you. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting...
Owner's Manual - Page 222
...or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fuel when the engine is full.
NOTE: When the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts off " the fuel tank after filling. Removing ... light to vent and prevents fuel spray. • Never have any smoking materials lit in the fuel tank that may cause a build up of gasoline and/or vapors when you drive....
Owner's Manual - Page 230
... coolant. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be used to use as a tool for service purposes. 230 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
WARNING! A hot engine ... this manual. The vehicle should not be raised on a firm level surface only. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. You could be jacked on a lift. • The jack is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
.... Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can be safely discarded in disposing of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the environment. Engine Oil Filter Selection All of this type for advice on how and where used engine oil from your driving type. Only high quality filters should be impaired by supplemental additives. Mopar...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
...YOUR VEHICLE
To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is not working ... plug wires disconnected for service. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE OLD PCV VALVE! Check ventilation hose for indication of this system depends on Schedule "A". Crankcase Emission Control System Proper operation ...
Owner's Manual - Page 266
... of the radiator for leaks. If the cap is sealing properly, the coolant will begin to drain from the radiator drain cock. Cooling System - Drain, Flush And Refill At the intervals shown on the ground. If the solution is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Engine Coolant Disposal Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is dirty and...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
...'s responsibility to insure that it is operated. Failure to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle. Use only high purity water such as they may not be used.
7 Do not use of the engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant changes. CAUTION!
The use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as distilled or...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
... the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Advise your service attendant of moisture from the front of the engine compartment. As long as the engine operating temperature is any accumulation of the coolant in the cooling system. Do not loosen or remove the cap to normal 268 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
The cap...
Owner's Manual - Page 269
...of the radiator clean. Inspect hose routing to be pressure tested for leaks. • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze (minimum) in water for proper... and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of your engine which contains aluminum components. • Make sure that may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions...
Owner's Manual - Page 271
...necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present. NOTE: Inspection of brake hoses should be done whenever the brake system is not ... cause brake failure. Therefore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is serviced and at every engine oil change. Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level in these areas has not melted or collapsed. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 272
... MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
fluid reservoir. WARNING!
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can be caused by a leak and a checkup may have an accident. However, low fluid level may be expected to contaminate the...pads wear. Use of a brake fluid that has been in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Use only brake fluid that may be checked when...
Owner's Manual - Page 290
... VEHICLE
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil-With Filter 2.4 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30, API Certified Engine Oil) Cooling System * 2.4 Liter Turbocharged Engines (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula) 2.4 Liter Non-Turbocharged Engines (Mopar Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. U.S. 15...
Owner's Manual - Page 291
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Fuel Selection Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil. Turbo-Mopar 4781452AA or equiv. Refer to the Vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 296
... each oil change interval shown on Schedule "A"-NON TURBO CHARGED ENGINES 6,000 miles (10 000 km), Schedule "A"-TURBO CHARGED ENGINES 5,000 miles (8 000 km), or every other interval shown on Schedule "B"-ALL ENGINES 6,000 miles (10 000 km).
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake S master cylinder and transaxle and add as...
Owner's Manual - Page 303
... filter. If vehicle is used for trailer towing. Replace as necessary.* Change the manual transaxle fluid.† Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 102,000 miles. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as necessary.
93,000 (150 000) X
96,000 (154 000) X X X
99,000 (159 000) X
102...
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