2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY oil temperature

Change Engine Oil
Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the
interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the
following list to see if any apply to you.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and Go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, Police or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-Road or desert operation. If
ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
every 3,000 miles (4 800 km) or 3 months, whichever
comes first.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
every 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever
comes first.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet
the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard
MS-6395.
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American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to
the Engine Compartment illustration in this section. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
There are a number of engine oils being promoted as
either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to use
such a product, use
onlythose oils that are American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certified and have the recom-
mended SAE viscosity grade. Follow the maintenance
schedule that describes your driving type.
Materials Added to Engine Oil
The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.
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Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breath-
ing it can make you unconscious and can eventually
poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer to “Exhaust
Gas” in the Safety Tips section of this manual.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
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Temperature Gauge..................... 213
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............37,83,349,416
Exhaust System ......................... 415
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 53
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 93
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 407
Air Conditioning .................... 302,412
Automatic Transaxle .................... 427
Engine Oil ........................ 406,445
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 406
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 368
Turn Signal ..................... 210,440,442
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 379
Fluid Capacities ......................... 444
Fluid Leaks ............................. 85 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. 426
Brake ............................... 423
Power Steering ........................ 412
Fluids ................................ 445
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 445
Fog Light Service ........................ 441
Fog Lights .......................... 152,441
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating........... 124
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 392
Fuel ................................. 346
Adding ............................. 350
Additives ............................ 348
Clean Air ............................ 346
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 350
Gasoline ............................ 346
Gauge .............................. 209
Hoses .............................. 425
Light ............................... 209
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Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 74
Latches Hood ............................... 147
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 346
Life of Tires ............................ 339
Liftgate ................................ 34
Lights .............................. 85,148
Airbag ........................ 59,69,84,211
Alarm .............................. 213
Anti-Lock ........................... 212
Automatic Headlights ................... 151
Back-Up ............................. 442
Battery Saver ......................... 151
Brake Warning ........................ 210
Bulb Replacement ................... 438,439
Center Mounted Stop ................... 443
Cruise .............................. 216
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 150 Door Ajar
........................... 210
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 213
Fog ............................. 152,441
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 368
Headlight Switch ...................... 149
Headlights ........................... 439
Headlights On Reminder ................. 151
High Beam Indicator .................... 214
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 154
Illuminated Entry ....................... 16
Interior .......................... 149,150
License ............................. 443
Liftgate Ajar .......................... 210
Lights On Reminder .................... 151
Low Fuel ............................ 209
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 215
Oil Pressure .......................... 214
Park ............................. 149,440
Passing ............................. 154
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Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Signals, Turn ................... 153,210,440,442
Sliding Door ............................ 29
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 391
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 343
Snow Tires ............................ 344
Spare Tire ..................... 336,337,373,384
Spark Plugs ............................ 407
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 160
Speedometer ........................... 210
Starting ............................... 310
Engine Fails to Start .................... 311
Starting and Operating .................... 310
Starting Procedures ...................... 310
Steering Column Controls ...................... 153
Linkage ............................. 413
Power ........................... 321,412
Shaft Seal ............................ 413 Tilt Column
.......................... 156
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ............................. 276
Storage ............................ 186,437
Storage Bin ............................ 186
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 301,437
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 437
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 124
Sun Roof .............................. 179
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 95
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 164
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 181
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 54
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 405
System, Navigation ...................... 263
Tachometer ............................ 212
Tape Player ............................ 243
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 290
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