2003 Chrysler 300M BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities

FLUID CAPACITIES

Application (1) Quantity
Automatic Transaxle (2)
Drain & Refill (3) 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Dry Refill 9.3 Qts. (8.8L)
Cooling System (4)
2.7L 10.5 Qts. (10.0L)
3.5L 11.0 Qts. (10.5L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (5) 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Differential (6) .78 Qt. (.74L)
Power Steering Fluid (7) (8)
(1) Approximate quantity listed.
(2) Use Mopar(R) ATF+4, Type 9602.
(3) Estimated service refill capacity.
(4) Quantity includes heater and coolant recovery tank.
(5) Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for gasoline engines. Use 5W-30 or 10W-30.
(6) Differential has a separate sump from the automatic transaxle. Use Mopar(R) 75W-90 hypoid gear oil. DO NOT use synthetic gear oil in differential. The 42LE Differential uses Mopar(R) 80W-90 hypoid gear lubricant.
(7) Use only Mopar(R) power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic transmission fluid.
(8) Capacity is not available from manufacturer.
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