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LH platform

1998 Chrysler Concorde — 3.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1998 Concorde 3.2L.

Engine 3.2LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1998 Chrysler Concorde 3.2L is built on the LH platform, pairing a 3.2L engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. This configuration delivers an EPA rating of 17/26/20 mpg and requires 5 quarts of 5W-30 or 10W-30 API engine oil when changed with a filter. With 179 owner complaints—primarily regarding engine and engine cooling—and three recalls, this model year sits between the 1994 high of 417 complaints and the 2003 low of 27 within the model's 1993-2004 history.

Model year1999 1998

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/26/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, battery and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-60R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	04591099AB discontinued
Fuel filter	04546610 discontinued · alt 05003960AA
Spark plug	68304015AA discontinued · alt 68304017AA
Battery	BB34U900AA discontinued
Front wiper blades	05011206AC alt 05011207AB
Serpentine belt	04792071AC discontinued · alt 04792070
Thermostat	04792237AE alt 68027789AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	209.1 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	113 in
Curb weight	3424 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	64/36

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 26 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	106 cu ft
Cargo volume	17 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

8.1–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.10 sec — 1998 LXi Sedan

225 hpHorsepower (as tested)

225 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1998	LXi Sedan 3.2L V6	8.10 sec	16.00 sec	225 hp	FWD
1998	LXi Sedan 3.2L V6	8.50 sec	16.40 sec	225 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)	1.7 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	75 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	75 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	M6, 8.8 ft-lbs, M8, 21 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

85-115 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	525 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	175 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.45-.65 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	7000-15,800 ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	Longitudinal engines 44.0-54.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12 approx. @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Torque to Knuckle	16 ft-lbs / 100 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	16 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.458 in / 1.019 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

40 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

40 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	45 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
2	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
3	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees bolt torque after 90 degree turn should be over 90 ft.lbs., if not replace bolt.	90 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Tighten the cap bolts to finger tight. Step 2

15 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 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 100,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 100,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Bands (adjust)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 mi	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 1998 Chrysler Concorde sits at the low point of a complaint curve that peaked early in the generation and spiked again afterward. After complaints fell steadily from 417 in 1994 to 158 in 1997, the 1998 model recorded 179 complaints and 3 recalls—modestly up from 1997 but far below the 335 complaints and 5 recalls seen in 1999 and the 318 complaints and 8 recalls in 2000. However, 1998 stands out for technical service bulletins, with 172 TSBs—the highest in the entire run and sharply above the 99 issued for both 1996 and 1997. Engine and engine cooling complaints dominate the 1998 record at 58 reports, followed by hydraulic service brakes at 15, visibility at 13, and power train at 12, though the data does not specify root causes. With only 9 crash-related complaints and 1 fire complaint, the 1998 model avoids the more severe federal activity that escalates in 1999–2000. Given its relatively low complaint and recall volume compared with surrounding years, 1998 is one of the more favorable model years to buy in this generation, provided a buyer verifies that engine cooling and brake systems have been addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

172

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

179

Owner complaints

9 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97’98’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 179 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling58

Service Brakes, Hydraulic15

Visibility13

Power Train12

Electrical System11

Vehicle Speed Control8

Structure7

Exterior Lighting7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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…

03V035000Seats:Front Assembly:ReclinerReported 05/02/2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 172 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
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…
08-049-20	2020-04-22	Electrical System	Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…
3100519	2019-11-20	Structure	Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with…
3100619	2019-11-20	Structure	Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC…

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

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 34 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt w/ filter LH-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 04591099AB Fuel filter 04546610 Spark plug 68304015AA

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 1998 Concorde 3.2L take?

5 qt w/ filter of BELOW 32 F: 5W-30 API, BELOW 100 F: 5W-30 API, ABOVE 0 F: 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1998 Concorde have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.2L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 26 highway / 20 combined mpg.