2005 DODGE DURANGO oil dipstick

Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The
best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes
after a fully warmed up engine is shut off or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Turn Off the engine and allow approximately 5 min-
utes for the oil to settle to the bottom of the crankcase.
3. Remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Wipe the engine oil level indicator (dipstick) clean.
5. Install the engine oil level indicator (dipstick) and
make sure it is seated in the tube.
6. Remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick), keep-
ing the handle above the tip, and read the oil level on the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).7. Add oil only if the level is below the “SAFE” range (at
or below the “ADD” mark) on the engine oil level
indicator (dipstick). Adding one quart of oil when the
reading is at the ADD mark will result in a reading at the
top of the SAFE range..
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311
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1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating
temperature.
2. The vehicle must be on level ground.
3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake
pedal.
4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear
position ending with the lever in P (Park).
5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.
6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT”
(upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat-
ing temperature. Verify that solid coating of oil is seen on
both sides of the dipstick. If the fluid is low, add as
required into the dipstick tube.Do not overfill.After
adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube, waita minimum of two (2) minutes for the oil to fully drain
into the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
NOTE:If it is necessary to check the transmissionbelow
the operating temperature, the fluid level should be
between the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstick
with the fluid at approximately 70°F ( 21°C) (room
temperature). If the fluid level is correctly established at
room temperature, it should be between the “HOT”
(upper) reference holes when the transmission reaches
180°F ( 82°C). Remember it is best to check the level at the
normal operating temperature.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333
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Points to Remember.................... 328
Radiator Cap......................... 327
Selection of Coolant...............326,357,359
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 132
Cup Holder............................ 154
Customer Assistance..................... 385
Data Recorder, Event...................... 52
Daytime Running Lights................... 123
Dealer Service.......................... 310
Defroster, Rear Window................... 213
Defroster, Windshield................66,200,205
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 126
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 307
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 165
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 332
Oil (Engine).......................... 311Power Steering........................ 320
Disarming, Theft System................... 25
Disc Brakes............................ 330
Disposal
Used Coolant......................... 325
Door Ajar Light......................... 169
Door Locks............................. 13
Door Opener, Garage..................... 142
Drive Belts............................ 315
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 321
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 76
Electrical Power Outlets................... 151
Electronic Speed Control................... 132
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 239
Jacking............................. 291
Overheating.......................... 327
Tow Hooks.......................... 298
INDEX 397
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ScheduleA......................... 377
ScheduleB.......................... 366
Malfunction Indicator Light..............170,308
Manual, Service......................... 390
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 360
Map/Reading Lights..................... 136
Memory Seat........................... 114
Mirrors................................ 74
Automatic Dimming...................74,78
Electric Powered....................... 76
Heated.............................. 77
Memory............................. 114
Outside.............................. 75
Rearview............................. 74
Vanity............................... 77
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 6
Mopar Parts.........................309,389
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 124New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 64
Occupant Classification System............... 42
Occupant Restraints....................... 28
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 260
Oil, Engine......................... 311,359
Capacity............................ 357
Change Interval....................... 312
Dipstick............................. 311
Disposal............................ 314
Filter............................314,359
Filter Disposal........................ 314
Identification Logo..................... 313
Materials Added to..................... 314
Recommendation...................313,357
Synthetic............................ 314
Viscosity..........................313,357
Onboard Diagnostic System..............307,308
Opener, Garage Door..................... 142
INDEX 403
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