🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Chrysler Model: Aspen Year: 2008 Body Style: Full-size SUV Codes Vin Decoder Prefix: 1C4 👋 Introduction Market Position Segment: Full-size Luxury SUV Usp: Three-row seating, comfortable ride, powerful V8 engine options, luxurious interior for its class. Competitive Analysis Competitors: Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade, Toyota Sequoia, Nissan Armada. Key Features Features: Spacious interior, available all-wheel drive, towing capability, premium audio options, navigation system (optional). 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Vehicle Systems: Engine, transmission, braking, steering, suspension, electrical, climate control, safety systems, interior features, exterior features, controls and indicators, instrumentation, maintenance, troubleshooting, owner information. Page Count Estimated Pages: 400-500 Manual Type Type: Owner's Manual Language Language: English Format Format: Printed 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Powertrain: Detailed descriptions of engine operation, lubrication, cooling, fuel, and exhaust systems. Transmission operation, gear selection, and fluid requirements. Chassis: Braking system operation, parking brake, ABS, traction control, steering system components and operation, suspension system components and basic care. Electrical: Battery, charging system, lighting system, fuses and relays, instrument cluster, gauges, warning lamps, power windows, locks, mirrors, seat adjustments, audio system, HVAC controls. Comfort Convenience: Climate control system operation (manual and automatic), seat adjustments and features, door locks, windows, mirrors, entertainment system operation, interior lighting. Procedures Included Routine Maintenance: Checking fluid levels (oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid), tire pressure checks, tire rotation recommendations, wiper blade replacement, bulb replacement, battery care. Troubleshooting: Guidance on interpreting warning lights and messages, basic troubleshooting steps for common vehicle issues, what to do in emergency situations. Owner Assistance: Vehicle operation instructions, proper use of features and controls, security system operation, towing information, vehicle storage guidelines. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive owner-level detail on vehicle operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. Does not include detailed repair procedures or diagnostic codes typically found in a service manual. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Format: Physical printed book Print Quality Print Quality: High-quality, durable paper with clear text and diagrams. Binding Type Binding: Stapled or perfect bound for durability. Paper Type Paper Type: Standard manual paper, often glossy or semi-gloss for diagrams. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Code: EZB Displacement: 5.7L (345 cu in) Configuration: V8, HEMI Horsepower: 345 hp @ 5600 rpm Torque: 375 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Alternative Engine Engine Code: EVA Displacement: 4.7L (285 cu in) Configuration: V8 Horsepower: 303 hp @ 5650 rpm Torque: 330 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm Performance Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline (89 Octane recommended for HEMI) Fuel System Induction: Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI) Emissions Controls: Catalytic converters, evaporative emission control system. 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 5-speed Automatic Transmission Model: W5A580 (for HEMI), 545RFE (for 4.7L) Optional Optional Transmission: N/A (5-speed automatic standard on all models) Features Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Transmission Fluid Type: ATF+4 (MS-9602) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: 200.8 inches Width: 77.1 inches Height: 73.5 inches Wheelbase: 119.2 inches Interior Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 passengers Cargo Cargo Volume Behind 3Rd Row: 16.1 cu ft Cargo Volume Behind 2Nd Row: 42.4 cu ft Cargo Volume Behind 1St Row: 82.1 cu ft Weights Curb Weight Min: 4,980 lbs (RWD 4.7L) Curb Weight Max: 5,343 lbs (AWD 5.7L) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gvw: 6,750 - 7,100 lbs (approx.) Towing Capacity Max: 7,000 - 7,900 lbs (depending on configuration) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Front Driver Impact: 5-star NHTSA Front Passenger Impact: 5-star NHTSA Side Driver Impact: 5-star NHTSA Side Passenger Impact: 5-star NHTSA Rollover Rating: 4-star Active Features ABS: Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Traction Control: Standard Electronic Traction Control (ETC) Electronic Stability: Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Roll Mitigation Passive Features Airbags Front: Advanced Multi-stage Front Airbags Airbags Side: Seat-mounted Side Curtain Airbags (all rows) Seatbelts: Three-point seat belts with pretensioners, adjustable front seatbelt anchors. Child Seat Anchors: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Audio System: Available Boston Acoustics premium audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 capability, SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Navigation: Optional factory navigation system with touch-screen interface. Driver Assistance Parking Assist: Optional ParkSense Rear Park Assist System. Connectivity Remote Start: Available factory remote start system. Usb Aux Input: Available Aux input jack for external audio devices. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Every 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal driving conditions. Severe duty may require more frequent changes. Tire Rotation Interval: Every 6,000 miles Engine Air Filter Replacement: Every 30,000 miles or as needed based on inspection. Cabin Air Filter Replacement: Every 15,000 miles or annually. Transmission Fluid Change: Inspect at 60,000 miles; change as needed or every 100,000 miles under normal use. Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Spec: SAE 5W-20 (for 4.7L V8), SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (for 5.7L HEMI V8) meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Coolant Spec: Chrysler OAT (Organic...
Climate control system operation (manual and automatic), seat adjustments and features, door locks, windows, mirrors, entertainment system operation, interior lighting.
Guidance on interpreting warning lights and messages, basic troubleshooting steps for common vehicle issues, what to do in emergency situations.
Owner Assistance:
Vehicle operation instructions, proper use of features and controls, security system operation, towing information, vehicle storage guidelines.
Technical Depth
Depth:
Comprehensive owner-level detail on vehicle operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. Does not include detailed repair procedures or diagnostic codes typically found in a service manual.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
File Format:
Physical printed book
Print Quality
Print Quality:
High-quality, durable paper with clear text and diagrams.
Binding Type
Binding:
Stapled or perfect bound for durability.
Paper Type
Paper Type:
Standard manual paper, often glossy or semi-gloss for diagrams.
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Code:
EZB
Displacement:
5.7L (345 cu in)
Configuration:
V8, HEMI
Horsepower:
345 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
375 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Alternative Engine
Engine Code:
EVA
Displacement:
4.7L (285 cu in)
Configuration:
V8
Horsepower:
303 hp @ 5650 rpm
Torque:
330 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm
Performance
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline (89 Octane recommended for HEMI)
Fuel System
Induction:
Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Emissions Controls:
Catalytic converters, evaporative emission control system.
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
5-speed Automatic
Transmission Model:
W5A580 (for HEMI), 545RFE (for 4.7L)
Optional
Optional Transmission:
N/A (5-speed automatic standard on all models)
Features
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Transmission Fluid Type:
ATF+4 (MS-9602)
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Length:
200.8 inches
Width:
77.1 inches
Height:
73.5 inches
Wheelbase:
119.2 inches
Interior
Seating Capacity:
7 or 8 passengers
Cargo
Cargo Volume Behind 3Rd Row:
16.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume Behind 2Nd Row:
42.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume Behind 1St Row:
82.1 cu ft
Weights
Curb Weight Min:
4,980 lbs (RWD 4.7L)
Curb Weight Max:
5,343 lbs (AWD 5.7L)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gvw:
6,750 - 7,100 lbs (approx.)
Towing Capacity Max:
7,000 - 7,900 lbs (depending on configuration)
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Front Driver Impact:
5-star
NHTSA Front Passenger Impact:
5-star
NHTSA Side Driver Impact:
5-star
NHTSA Side Passenger Impact:
5-star
NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4-star
Active Features
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control:
Standard Electronic Traction Control (ETC)
Electronic Stability:
Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Roll Mitigation
Passive Features
Airbags Front:
Advanced Multi-stage Front Airbags
Airbags Side:
Seat-mounted Side Curtain Airbags (all rows)
Seatbelts:
Three-point seat belts with pretensioners, adjustable front seatbelt anchors.
Child Seat Anchors:
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System:
Available Boston Acoustics premium audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 capability, SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Navigation:
Optional factory navigation system with touch-screen interface.
Driver Assistance
Parking Assist:
Optional ParkSense Rear Park Assist System.
Connectivity
Remote Start:
Available factory remote start system.
Usb Aux Input:
Available Aux input jack for external audio devices.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Every 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal driving conditions. Severe duty may require more frequent changes.
Tire Rotation Interval:
Every 6,000 miles
Engine Air Filter Replacement:
Every 30,000 miles or as needed based on inspection.
Cabin Air Filter Replacement:
Every 15,000 miles or annually.
Transmission Fluid Change:
Inspect at 60,000 miles; change as needed or every 100,000 miles under normal use.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Spec:
SAE 5W-20 (for 4.7L V8), SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (for 5.7L HEMI V8) meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Coolant Spec:
Chrysler OAT (Organic Additive Technology) Engine Coolant (Blue) - HOAT may be compatible but OAT is preferred.
Brake Fluid Spec:
DOT 3
Power Steering Fluid Spec:
Chrysler Power Steering Fluid (MS-5901)
Known Issues
Common Problems:
Water pump leaks, differential pinion seal leaks, alternator failures, evaporative emissions system faults (e.g., P0455 codes), power steering pump noise, potential for cylinder deactivation issues on HEMI models.
Recall Information:
Refer to NHTSA database for specific recalls related to 2008 Chrysler Aspen models. Common recalls may involve airbags or power steering.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Focus:
Chrysler has a long history in the American automotive market, often associated with luxury and comfort in various vehicle segments.
Model Evolution
Platform:
Based on the Chrysler Pacifica platform, sharing many components with Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen. (Note: The Aspen is essentially a rebadged Dodge Durango from the same generation, with some styling and interior differences.)
Generation:
First Generation (2007-2009)
Production
Manufacturing Location:
Newark, Delaware, USA (Newark Assembly Plant)
Production Years:
2007-2009
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Award Type:
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick (for its class at the time).
Ratings
Consumer Reports Rating:
Consumer Reports typically provided average to below-average reliability ratings for this model.
Certifications
Certification:
California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions certification (where applicable).
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