Maintenance - Chrysler Systems That Do NOT Require Flushing
NUMBER: 26-004-12GROUP: Miscellaneous
DATE: June 06, 2012
SUBJECT:
Fluid Flushing Requirements
MODELS:
2011 - 2012 (D2) Ram Truck (3500 Pick Up)
2011 - 2012 (DD) Ram Truck (3500 Chassis Cab)
2011 - 2012 (DJ) Ram Truck (2500 Pick Up)
2011 - 2012 (DP) Ram Truck (4500 / 5500 Chassis Cab)
2011 - 2012 (DS) Ram Truck (1500)
2012 (FF) Fiat 500
2011 - 2012 (JC) Journey
2011 - 2012 (JK) Wrangler
2011 - 2012 (JS) Avenger/200
2011 - 2012 (KK) Liberty
2011 (KA) Nitro
2011 - 2012 (LC) Challenger
2011 - 2012 (LD) Charger
2011 - 2012 (LX) 300
2011 - 2012 (MK) Compass/Patriot
2011 (ND) Dakota
2013 (PF) Dart
2011 - 2012 (PM) Caliber
2011 - 2012 (RT) Town & Country/Grand Caravan
2011 - 2012 (WD) Durango
2011 - 2012 (WK) Grand Cherokee
DISCUSSION:
Chrysler Group vehicle fluid systems do NOT require regular flushing. These systems include: engine oil, transmission oil, axle lube, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and refrigerant. The only exceptions to this requirement are published in the vehicle maintenance schedules, e.g. engine coolant.
Exceptions to this recommendation include only those instances where a malfunction has occurred and/or the system has become compromised, contaminated or overheated beyond the normal operating range.
Chrysler Group does NOT recommend aftermarket chemicals to flush the engine, transmission, brake or steering systems. Chemicals contained in these products can damage the system elastomeric components, and contaminate the component fluid, leading to loss of system/component durability and service life. When necessary, only the original approved system fluid should be used to flush these components using team PSE approved equipment.
If the engine coolant contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with Mopar Cooling System Flush, p/n 04856977, or equivalent. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Refill with a minimum of a 50% mixture of the specified coolant and distilled water.
POLICY:
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Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.