Dodge Journey: EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type, must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the Emissions Control System. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving.
Inspection and service should also be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part that has been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or in the State of California, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles “Oil Change Re ...
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TRAILER TOWING
In this section, you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
review this information to tow ...
Valve, positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
Description
The PCV valve contains a spring loaded plunger. The plunger meters the amount
of crankcase vapors routed
into the combustion chamber based on intake manifold vacuum.
Operation
Fig. ...
Valve, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Description
The EGR valve consists of three major components. First there is the pintle,
valve seat, and housing which
contains and regulates the gas flow. Second there is the armature, return
s ...
