Fluid Flushing Requirements (26-004-12)

WARNING: This page is about the Compass High Altitude, 2.0L Eng VIN A, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2018-09-21
Reference number: 26-004-12
Supersedes refnos: 26-001-18

FLUID FLUSHING REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 26-001-18, Date of Issue: September 21, 2018

CHRYSLER:	2005-2019 All Models
GROUP:	26 - MISCELLANEOUS

Superceded Bulletin(s): 26-004-12, Date of Issue: June 06, 2012

NOTE: THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 26-004-12, DATED JUNE 06, 2012, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE UPDATED VEHICLES, MARKETS AND VERBIAGE.

SUBJECT

Fluid Flushing Requirements

MODELS

MODELS CHART

**2005-2019

All Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Group Vehicles**

NOTE: **This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA, APAC, LATAM and EMEA.**

DISCUSSION

**FCA vehicles 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.

FCA 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 Mopar Service Equipment (MSE)® approved equipment.

If the engine coolant contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with Mopar Cooling System Flush, p/n 04856977AC, 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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