How to Choose the Oil and Fluids for a Chrysler Sebring

The name "Chrysler Sebring" represents three entirely different Chrysler vehicles: a coupe, a sedan and a convertible. These steps are specific to all model years of the Chrysler Sebring sedan, but you can apply them to most Chrysler passenger vehicles.

Instructions

1

Use 5W-30 viscosity oil in your Chrysler Sebring, if possible. If you can't find 5W-30, 10W-30 is acceptable if temperatures won't fall below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Regardless of the viscosity, the oil must be API certified GF-3 engine oil, and meet Daimler Chrysler's Material Standard MS-6395. The owner's manual recommends Mopar.

2

Buy windshield washer fluid with a windshield antifreeze (not radiator antifreeze) component rated not to freeze at -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Take care when handling this fluid because, even though it appears innocuous, most commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable, and might ignite and burn you.

3

Maintain your engine's antifreeze protection by using a solution of 50 percent ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in distilled water. Mopar antifreeze/coolant with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology is the preferred solution. If temperatures might fall below -32 degrees Fahrenheit, you may use up to 60 percent antifreeze coolant in the solution.

4

Keep your brakes working right with Mopar DOT-3 motor vehicle brake fluid. If you substitute an equivalent DOT-3 fluid, it must meet the DOT FMVSS specification.

5

Refill your automatic or manual transmission alike with Mopar ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid. You can use the same fluid in your power steering reservoir.

6

Lubricate your steering gear and linkage, ball joints, prop shafts and yokes, and wheel bearings with Mopar multi-purpose lubricant, NLGI grade 2.