Market Position:
Luxury sedan positioned as a comfortable, spacious, and prestigious vehicle targeting buyers seeking refined motoring and traditional American styling. Competed against models like the Buick Park Avenue and Cadillac Sedan de Ville.
Competitive Analysis:
The Fifth Avenue was a flagship model for Chrysler, offering a value proposition against more expensive European and Japanese luxury marques. Its strong emphasis on comfortable ride quality and generous interior space was a key selling point.
Key Features:
Long wheelbase, plush interior appointments, V6 engine, smooth ride, optional leather seating, premium audio systems.
Engine:
3.3L V6 (LH Engine Family), including diagnosis, overhaul, timing, cooling, lubrication, and fuel systems.
Transmission:
4-speed automatic (A604/41TE Ultradrive), including operation, diagnosis, overhaul, and fluid specifications.
Brakes:
Front disc, rear drum (with optional ABS), including hydraulic system, component diagnosis, and service procedures.
Steering:
Power steering system, including pump, rack and pinion, and associated components.
Suspension:
Front independent (MacPherson struts), rear torsion beam axle with trailing arms, including alignment specifications and component replacement.
Electrical:
Complete electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, component location, diagnosis for starting, charging, lighting, ignition, and accessories.
Body And Trim:
Interior and exterior trim, door mechanisms, glass replacement, body panel repair, and corrosion protection.
HVAC:
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system diagnosis and repair.
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance intervals, fluid checks and changes, filter replacements, belt inspection and replacement.
Troubleshooting:
Systematic diagnostic procedures, symptom-based troubleshooting charts, common fault identification.
Repair:
Detailed step-by-step repair instructions for all major vehicle systems, including engine rebuild, transmission overhaul, and brake caliper replacement.
Adjustment:
Adjustment procedures for items such as parking brake, door latches, and throttle linkage.
Calibration:
Calibration procedures for systems requiring specific settings, if applicable to this model year (e.g., early ABS calibration).
Technical Depth:
Comprehensive: Covers basic maintenance, in-depth diagnostics, component-level repair, and full overhauls for most systems. Includes torque specifications, clearances, and testing procedures.
Print Quality:
Typically black and white line drawings, schematics, and text. Original factory quality.
Binding Type:
Perfect bound or spiral bound (depending on publisher of reprint)
Paper Type:
Standard paper stock, durable for workshop use.
Engine Type:
3.3L (201 cubic inch) V6 OHV
Bore X Stroke:
3.53 in x 3.19 in (90 mm x 81 mm)
Valve Train:
Overhead Valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SMPI)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Regular Octane (87 AKI)
Oil Capacity:
5 US quarts (4.7 Liters) with filter change
Coolant Capacity:
11.5 US quarts (10.9 Liters)
Ignition Type:
Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) with Coil Packs (typical for LH engine)
Transmission Type:
4-speed automatic (A604/41TE Ultradrive)
Transmission Features:
Electronically controlled, front-wheel drive, torque converter lock-up clutch.
Transmission Fluid:
ATF+3 (Chrysler specification, equivalent to Dexron II/III)
Fluid Capacity:
Approximately 8.0 US quarts (7.6 Liters) for refill after pan drop.
NHTSA Front Impact Rating:
4-star (driver), 3-star (passenger) - based on contemporary testing protocols.
IIHS Ratings:
Good (head restraints), Acceptable (side impact) - based on available data for comparable vehicles of the era.
ABS:
Optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Airbags:
Driver-side airbag standard, passenger airbag optional.
Seat Belts:
Three-point automatic locking retractors for front occupants, lap belts for rear center and rear outboard occupants.
Child Safety Features:
Child safety door locks (rear), anchor points (if equipped).
Infotainment System:
AM/FM stereo with cassette player, optional CD player, and premium Infinity sound system.
Controls:
Manual climate controls, analog gauges.
Driver Assistance Features:
Cruise control, optional traction control (early iterations, if equipped).
Connectivity Features:
None (pre-dates widespread automotive connectivity).
Oil Change Interval:
Every 3,000-5,000 miles (or 3-6 months), whichever comes first.
Transmission Fluid Change Interval:
Every 30,000-60,000 miles, or as per severe service recommendations.
Spark Plug Replacement:
Approximately 60,000-100,000 miles (depending on plug type recommended).
Engine Oil Specification:
API SG or higher, SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (refer to owner's manual for climate-specific recommendations).
Coolant Specification:
Chrysler Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (ethylene glycol-based), a 50/50 mix with distilled water.
Known Issues:
Common issues include potential head gasket leaks in early 3.3L engines (though less prevalent in later production), transmission solenoid failures in the Ultradrive, and minor electrical gremlins. Water pump seal leaks and AC system performance can also be points of attention.
Oil Filter Part Number:
Mopar MO-090 or equivalent (e.g., Fram PH375, Purolator L30001)
Air Filter Part Number:
Mopar MA-3401 or equivalent (e.g., Fram CA3401, Purolator A24379)
Brand Heritage:
Chrysler has a long history of producing large, comfortable American sedans, dating back to the pre-war era. The Fifth Avenue carried this legacy forward.
Model Evolution:
The Fifth Avenue nameplate was used on various Chrysler models, but the 1992 iteration was part of the fourth generation of the New Yorker/Fifth Avenue lineage, marking a significant shift with the adoption of the LH platform and front-wheel drive.
Production Years:
1990-1993 (for this specific iteration on the Y-body platform).
Manufacturing Location:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
