2006 CHRYSLER 300C HEMI5.7L-MDS/3.0L-CRD-DPF (LX)
LX / Sedan / North America / Europe / selected global markets
HEMI5.7L-MDS3.0L-CRD-DPF3.5L-Pentastar-V6Registro exacto de año/versiónGold
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Discharge air injection pump failure
- Timing chain tensioner issues (older LX models)
- Coil pack ignition coil failure
First checks
- Verify no oil leaks typical around valve covers
- Check for exhaust smoke on diesel versions (DPF condition)
- Inspect automatic transmission shifting quality
Antes de cambiar piezas
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- 2006 was first full model year for the LX Chrysler 300C generation with mainly 5.7L HEMI V8 in North America.
- European and some global markets had diesel CRD option with DPF installed.
- Oil capacity applies to main gasoline V8; diesel and V6 have slightly different specs.