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Date: 120606

Maintenance - Chrysler Systems That Do NOT Require Flushing

NUMBER: 26-004-12

GROUP: 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

2020 Dodge or Ram Truck Grand Caravan V6-3.6L Page 103

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