American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). We
only recommend API Certified en-
gine oils that meet the require-
ments of DaimlerChrysler’s Mate-
rial Standard MS-6395. Use Mopar
or an equivalent oil meeting the
specification MS-6395.
NOTE:SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred for use in
3.5L Engines within the operating temperatures shown in
the viscosity chart. SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil is allowed for
use in the 3.5L Engine during cold weather only to
improve cold weather starting.
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be
selected based on the following recommendation and be
within the operating temperature shown in the engine oil
viscosity chart.
Synthetic Engine Oils
There are a growing number of engine oils being pro-
moted as either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you choose
to use such a product, useonlythose oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) and SAE viscosity
standard. Follow the service schedule that describes your
driving type.
Materials Added To Engine Oils
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and it’s
204 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Engine Fuel......................... 206
Engine Oil.......................... 205
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 182
Flat Tire Changing...................... 183
Floor Shift Interlock...................... 13
Fluid Capacities........................ 236
Fluid Leaks............................ 48
Fog Lights............................. 67
Folding Rear Seat....................... 62
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 192
Fuel.............................. 113,175
Adding............................. 177
Additives........................... 177
Filler Cap........................... 177
Filter.............................. 206
Gauge.............................. 113
Light.............................. 113
Octane Rating........................ 175
System Hoses........................ 220
Fueling.............................. 177
Fuses.............................227,228Garage Door Opener...................75,80
GasCap .............................. 177
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 176
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 114
Fuel............................... 113
Oil Pressure......................... 113
Speedometer/Odometer................ 116
Glass Cleaning......................... 226
Glove Compartment..................... 13
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 182
Head Restraints......................... 62
Headlights
Automatic........................... 66
Bulb Replacement..................... 230
Cleaning............................ 226
Dimmer Switch....................... 68
Lights On Reminder.................... 66
Switch.............................. 66
Time Delay........................66,67
Heated Mirrors......................... 55
Heated Seats........................... 59
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Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 204
System, Navigation..................... 136
Tachometer........................... 113
Tape Player........................... 143
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant...... 114,183
Theft Alarm............................ 23
Theft System........................... 23
Tilt Steering Column..................... 70
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 67
Timing Belt........................... 207
Tires ...........................48,164,263
Air Pressure......................164,165
Alignment.......................... 174
Balancing........................... 174
Chains............................. 170
Changing........................183,184
Flat Changing........................ 183
High Speed......................... 168
Jacking............................. 184
Pressure Label....................... 165
Pressure Monitor System.............89,166
Quality Grading...................... 263Radial............................. 168
Replacement......................... 172
Rotation.........................167,173
Snow Tires.......................... 170
Spare Tire........................... 169
Spinning............................ 170
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 171
To Open Hood.......................... 63
Towing.............................. 179
Disabled Vehicle...................... 193
Trailering........................... 179
Traction Control...................70,113,163
Trailer Towing......................... 179
Transaxle
Additives........................... 223
Automatic........................157,221
Autostick........................... 159
Filter.............................. 223
Operation........................... 158
Selection of Lubricant.................. 221
Transmission
Range Indicator.................... 116,158
Transmitter Battery Service................ 23
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