Engine Oil Change
WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL. CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL PROPERLY.ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION
CAUTION: Do not use non-detergent or straight mineral oil when adding or changing crankcase lubricant. Engine failure can result.
API SERVICE GRADE CERTIFIED
Engine Oil Container Standard Notations:
In gasoline engines, use an engine oil that is API Service Grade Certified. Standard engine oil identification notations have been adopted to aid in the proper selection of engine oil. The identifying notations are located on the label of engine oil plastic bottles and the top of engine oil cans. MOPAR(R) only provides engine oil that conforms to this certification.
SAE VISCOSITY
Temperature/Engine Oil Viscosity Recommendation:
An SAE viscosity grade is used to specify the viscosity of engine oil. SAE 1OW-30 specifies a multiple viscosity engine oil. These are specified with a dual SAE viscosity grade which indicates the cold-to-hot temperature viscosity range. When choosing an engine oil, consider the range of temperatures the vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change. Select an engine oil that is best suited to your area's particular ambient temperature range and variation.
ENERGY CONSERVING OIL
An Energy Conserving type oil is recommended for gasoline engines. The designation of ENERGY CONSERVING is located on the label of an engine oil container.
OIL LEVEL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK)
Engine Oil Dipstick Location-2.5L Engine:
The engine oil level indicator (Dipstick) is located at the right rear of the 2.5L engine.
Engine Oil Dipstick Location-3.9L/5.2L/5.9L Engines:
The engine oil level indicator is located at the right front of the engine, left of the generator on 3.9L and 5.2L/5.9L engines.
CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil, oil foaming and oil pressure loss can result.
To ensure proper lubrication of an engine, the engine oil must be maintained at an acceptable level. The acceptable levels are indicated between the ADD and SAFE marks on the engine oil dipstick.
1. Position vehicle on level surface.
2. With engine OFF, allow approximately ten minutes for oil to settle to bottom of crankcase, remove engine oil dipstick.
3. Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Install dipstick and verify it is seated in the tube.
5. Remove dipstick, with handle held above the tip, take oil level reading.
6. Add oil only if level is below the ADD mark on dipstick.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule. This information can be found in your owner's manual.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
2. Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
3. Remove oil fill cap.
4. Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
5. Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug and gasket if damaged.
6. Install drain plug in crankcase.
7. Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified type and amount of engine oil.
8. Install oil fill cap.
9. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
10. Stop engine and inspect oil level.
ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE
FILTER SPECIFICATION
All engines are equipped with a high quality full flow, disposable type oil filter. Chrysler Corporation recommends a Mopar(R) or equivalent oil filter be used.
OIL FILTER REMOVAL
1. Position a drain pan under the oil filter.
2. Using a suitable oil filter wrench loosen filter.
Oil Filter Removal-Typical:
3. Rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to remove it from the cylinder block oil filter boss.
4. When filter separates from adapter nipple, tip gasket end upward to minimize oil spill. Remove filter from vehicle.
Oil Filter Sealing Surface-Typical:
5. With a wiping cloth, clean the gasket sealing surface of oil and grime.
OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
1. Lightly lubricate oil filter gasket with engine oil or chassis grease.
2. Thread filter onto adapter nipple. When gasket makes contact with sealing surface, hand tighten filter one full turn, do not over tighten.
3. Add oil, verify crankcase oil level and start engine. Inspect for oil leaks.