Sounds like it was run too long with out an oil change.
The 2006 Pt Cruiser takes 5 quarts of oil.
The oil capacity for a 09 PT Cruiser is five quarts.
THE ENGINE CAUGHT OF FIRE JUST BRIEFLY, NO APPRENT DAMAGE BUT WHEN I CHECKED THE DIP STICK THE DIP STICK SMELT BURNT, AND HAD CRUD / TRASH, ON IT. I CHECK THE REFILL AND INSIDE I SAW CAKED UP OILY LOOKEN MUD. NO INDICATION LIGHT EVER CAME ON TO LET ME KNOW THAT THE LEVELS WERE LOW AND THAT THE ENG. LIGHT WAS NOT ON. WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS ACTION? Sounds like the engine was run way too long with out an oil change.
To put oil in a gear box of a Chrysler PT Cruiser, first plug minor coolant leaks.
on the oil pan
5w30
it is like a large screw - it has threads - turn it to the left til it comes out - when you put it back in - it will click when it's tight enough
It is important to use the right type of oil in a car to help it run at its best. The PT cruiser vehicles are known to use 5w-20 engine oil.
PH3614
4.5 quarts
10W 30
5w30.