2005 DODGE STRATUS oil viscosity

3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint
to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
The engine in your new vehicle does not require a long
break-in period.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The crankcase oil installed in the engine at the factory is
a high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with expected climate con-
ditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The
recommended viscosity and quality grades are in Section
7 of this manual.
Do not use non-detergent or straight mineral oils.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the
break-in and not an indication of a problem.
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-20 and SAE 5W-30 engine oils are recom-
mended for all operating temperatures. These engine
oils are designed to improve low temperature starting
and vehicle fuel economy. Refer to the engine oil filler
cap for the preferred engine oil viscosity grade for each
vehicle.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Flexible Fuel Engine Oil
If you operate the vehicle on E-85 fuel either full or
part-time, use only Mopar Flexible Fuel 5W-30 engine oil
or an equivalent that meets the manufacturers Standard
MS-9214. Equivalent commercial Flexible Fuel engine oils
may be labeled as Flexible Fuel (FFV) or Alternate Fuel
(AFV). These engine oils may be satisfactory if they meet
the manufacturer’s standard.
CAUTION!
If Flexible Fuel engine oil is not used when using
E-85, engine wear may be increased significantly.
This may void your warranty.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided that the
recommended oil quality requirements are met and the
recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter
changes are followed.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 209
7

Overheating......................... 186
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter . . 248
Timing Belt.......................... 212
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 244
Entry System, Illuminated................. 15
Exhaust Gas Caution...............49,176,220
Exhaust System........................ 219
Exterior Light Service.................... 238
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 211
Automatic Transaxle................... 229
Engine Fuel......................... 211
Engine Oil.......................210,245
Engine Oil Disposal................... 210
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 186
Turn Signal.......................... 90
Flash-To-Pass........................... 67
Flat Tire Changing...................... 188
Flexible Fuel Vehicles.................... 180
Cruising Range....................... 183
Engine Oil.......................181,209Fuel Requirements.................... 181
Maintenance......................... 183
Replacement Parts.................... 183
Starting............................ 183
Fluid, Brake........................... 246
Fluid Capacities........................ 244
Fluid Leaks............................ 50
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 229
Capacities........................... 244
Cooling System....................... 221
Engine Oil.......................... 206
Power Steering....................... 215
Fluids............................... 245
Fog Light Service....................... 241
Fog Lights........................67,91,241
Folding Rear Seat....................... 61
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 197
Fuel................................. 173
Adding............................. 176
Additives........................... 175
Clean Air........................... 174
Ethanol............................. 180
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ScheduleA......................... 262
ScheduleB......................... 252
Malfunction Indicator Light.............90,204
Manual, Service........................ 274
Mirrors............................... 56
Automatic Dimming.................... 56
Electric Remote....................... 57
Outside...........................57,58
Rearview............................ 56
Vanity.............................. 58
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Mopar Parts........................205,274
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 65
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 48
Occupant Restraints...................... 26
Odometer............................. 92
Tampering........................... 92
Trip ................................ 92
Oil, Engine......................206,244,245
Capacity............................ 244
Change Interval...................... 207Checking........................... 206
Disposal............................ 210
Filter...........................210,245
Filter Disposal....................... 210
Identification Logo.................181,208
Materials Added to.................... 210
Pressure Gauge....................... 93
Quality..........................181,208
Recommendation..................208,244
Synthetic........................... 209
Viscosity.........................209,244
Onboard Diagnostic System............203,204
Opener, Garage Door..................... 74
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)......... 4
Overdrive............................ 149
Overheating, Engine..................... 186
Owner’s Manual......................4,274
Paint Care............................ 230
Paint Damage......................... 230
Panic Alarm........................... 21
Parking Brake......................... 150
Parking On Hill........................ 150
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Tread Wear Indicators.................. 168
Towing.........................178,197,198
Disabled Vehicle...................... 197
Trailering........................... 178
Traction Control....................70,89,153
Traction Control Switch................70,153
Trailer Towing......................... 178
Minimum Requirements................ 179
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 179
Warnings........................... 178
Transaxle............................. 228
Additives........................... 230
Automatic.....................145,147,228
Filter.............................. 229
Overdrive........................... 149
Selection of Lubricant.................. 228
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 91
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service................ 22
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 74
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 19
Transporting Pets........................ 48Tread Wear Indicators................... 168
Trip Computer.......................... 95
Trip Odometer.......................... 92
Trunk Release, Emergency...............24,25
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 24
Turn Signals.........................67,90
Underhood Fuses....................... 235
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 276
Universal Transmitter.................... 74
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 173
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 225
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 58
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................160,178
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 237
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 23
Vinyl Trim............................ 232
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 244
Voltmeter.............................. 90
292 INDEX