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ST platform

2004 Chrysler Sebring — 3.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Sebring 3.0L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.0LTransmission Automatic (S4)

The 2004 Chrysler Sebring is a passenger car on the ST platform, powered by a 3.0L engine requiring 4.5 quarts of 5W-30 oil with filter, and paired with an automatic transmission; it achieves EPA fuel economy of 18 city, 25 highway, and 21 combined mpg. In the model's reliability history spanning 1995 to 2011, the 2004 Sebring sits in the middle with 291 owner complaints—the most common being engine and engine cooling issues—and 8 recalls, a notable improvement over the 1996 peak of 483 complaints but still far from the 2011 low of just 3.

Model year2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN · 510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN CCA battery, OE oil filter 04105409AE. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN · 510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-65TR15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04105409AE alt 05281090AB
Engine air filter	05011836AA discontinued · alt MB906051
Fuel filter	MR993092 discontinued
Spark plug	68304168AA alt 68304015AA
Battery	BB75F101AA
Front wiper blades	05101870AB discontinued · alt 05101871AB
Serpentine belt	04892580AA alt 04892444AA
Thermostat	P5278144AA alt 04792237AE

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S4)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	193.3 in
Overall width	69.3 in
Overall height	55.1 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	3355 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.2 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 25 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2004 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2001 LXi Coupe

200 hpHorsepower (as tested)

205 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2001	LXi Coupe 3.0L V6	8.50 sec	16.40 sec	200 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0-32.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt w/ filter
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	75W-90 · GL-4

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	38 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	134 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	54 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	33 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	69 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0-32.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	M8 Bolts: 10.2 ft-lbs, M10 Bolts: 30 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	110-110 sedan ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	185 sedan ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.56-.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	9400-12,800 ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	75 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	510 - CONVERTIBLE OR SEDAN cca
Optional BCI Group Number	86 - COUPE
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	525 - COUPE cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	11-15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	47.0-50.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	38.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	83-119. Maximum variation 14 psi.
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	16 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	80 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	100 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.9 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.911 in / 0.36 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Imports:

1	80 ft. lbs.	80 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts.
3	80 ft. lbs.	80 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 6,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 18,000 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Distributor Cap (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2004 model year registers 291 federal complaints, a sharp spike from 74 in 2003 and 82 in 2005, while its eight recalls exceed the six recorded in both adjacent years. Across the broader record, the model line shows elevated early-year activity through 1998, a general downward trend punctuated by a 2001 resurgence, a mid-decade lull, and a later climb beginning in 2007—placing 2004 as a distinct outlier in an otherwise quieter period. That year’s highest-volume complaint categories are Engine & Engine Cooling with 51 filings, Suspension with 29, Air Bags with 22, and Seats with 19, accompanied by 27 crash complaints and 21 fire complaints, though the data does not specify underlying causes. Because 2004 represents a pronounced local peak in owner-reported problems compared with the years immediately before and after, it is not the strongest choice in this generation for a used purchase; a prospective buyer would be better served by a 2003 or 2005 example.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

291

Owner complaints

27 involved a crash · 21 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03’04’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 291 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling51

Suspension29

Air Bags22

Seats19

Electrical System15

Vehicle Speed Control14

Engine12

Power Train12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V338000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 02/06/2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000… Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The…

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 78 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
S2208000136	2022-07-09	Electrical System	Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module…
S2208000136	2022-07-09	Electrical System	Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-20	2020-04-30	Equipment	Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt w/ filter ST-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04105409AE Engine air filter 05011836AA Fuel filter MR993092 Spark plug 68304168AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2004 Sebring 3.0L take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2004 Sebring have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.0L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.