2005 CHRYSLER 300 SRT adding oil

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed
maintenance intervals, there are other items that should
operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it
could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintainthe oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding one quart of oil
when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
NOTE:Fill engine oil one quart at a time.
Engine Oil Dipstick
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 241
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Break-In Recommendations............... 56
Checking Oil Level.................... 241
Compartment........................ 237
Coolant (Antifreeze)................252,276
Cooling............................ 252
Exhaust Gas Caution................56,217
Fails to Start......................... 182
Fuel Requirements.................214,275
Oil ..........................241,275,276
Oil Change Interval................... 242
Oil Selection......................242,275
Overheating......................... 225
Temperature Gauge................... 137
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 243
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................ 243
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 46
Event Data Recorder..................... 47
Exhaust Gas Caution...............56,217,251
Exhaust System........................ 251
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 64
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 244Air Conditioning..................177,249
Engine Fuel......................... 245
Engine Oil.......................243,276
Engine Oil Disposal................... 243
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 224
Turn Signal.......................... 134
Flash-To-Pass.......................... 101
Floor Console.......................... 126
Fluid Capacities........................ 275
Fluid Leaks............................ 58
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 258
Cooling System....................... 252
Engine Oil.......................... 241
Power Steering....................... 249
Fluids............................... 276
Fog Lights.........................101,134
Folding Rear Seat....................... 93
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 232
Fuel................................. 214
Adding............................. 218
Additives........................... 216
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Shifting............................ 183
Transmitter Battery Service................ 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener........... 115
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 19
Transporting Pets........................ 55
Tread Wear Indicators................... 209
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 138
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 27
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 26
Turn Signals........................101,134
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 301
Universal Transmitter.................... 115
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 214
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 65
Variance, Compass...................... 144
Vehicle Certification Label................ 219
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading..................202,219,220
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................177,268
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 22
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 243Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 224
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 297
Washer, Adding Fluid..............104,106,251
Washers, Headlight..................... 105
Washers, Windshield.................... 102
Washing Vehicle........................ 261
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 210
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 262
Wheel Bearings........................ 260
Wind Buffeting......................26,122
Window Airbag.......................36,44
Window Fogging....................... 177
Windows.............................. 23
Power.............................. 23
Windshield Defroster.................... 175
Windshield Washers..................102,251
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 250
Windshield Wipers...................... 102
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 250
Wipers, Intermittent..................... 104
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................... 103
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