2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner's Manual - Page 253

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 253 • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). • Trailer towing. • Taxi, Police or delivery service (commercial service). • Off-Road or desert operation. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (4 800 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow maintenance schedule "B"-ALL ENGINES in the maintenance schedule section of this manual. If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is equipped with a Non-Turbo Charged Engine then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule "A"-NON TURBO CHARGED ENGINES in the maintenance schedule section of this manual. If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is equipped with a Turbo Charged Engine change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule "A"-TURBO CHARGED ENGINES in the maintenance schedule section of this manual. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. 7