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GROUP: 26 - MISCELLANEOUS
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of FCA US LLC.
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:
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)T 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.**
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