2006 DODGE SPRINTER engine oil capacity

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The following checks should be performed at regular
intervals (for example once a week or each time the
vehicle is refueled):
 Windshield washer system/headlamp cleaning
system (optional) – washer system fluid reservoir.
 Air strainer, in vehicles with an air strainer element
maintenance indicator (optional equipment).
 Engine oil level.
 Checking ribbed V-belt.
 Hydraulic brake system, clutch mechanism fluid
level.
 Coolant level.
 Tire and spare wheel condition and pressures of the
same. For more information, refer to "Wheels and
Tires".
 Spare wheel location.
 Vehicle lighting.Windshield Washer System Fluid Reservoir
1. Washer system fluid reservoir
When topping off, add windshield washer fluid ("S"
for summer or "W" for winter) to the water.
Capacity of fluid reservoir (1): about 7.4 US qt (7 liters).

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WINTER OPERATION
Have your vehicle winterized by an authorized
Sprinter Dealer before the onset of winter.
 Have the engine oil changed, if the engine oil filled
is not approved for winter use.
 Coolant: antifreeze/anti-corrosion concentration in
the coolant checked.
 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning
system (optional): add windshield washer fluid
"winter wash" to the water, depending on ambient
temperatures.
 Battery: the battery will lose capacity as
temperatures drop. Only a well-charged battery will
ensure reliable engine starting even at low outside
temperatures.
 Tires: fit M+S radial tires with a minimum tread
depth of approximately 1/6 in (4 mm) on all wheels
for the winter season.BATTERIES
The standard battery is located in the engine
compartment.
WARNING!
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe personal injuries and death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured, if the battery explodes.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush
affected area with water and seek medical help if
necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or
sparks away from battery, avoid improper
connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.
Use only impact-resistant batteries with a central
gas release cover to prevent corrosion damage and
to prevent occupants from caustic burns in the
event of an accident.

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Emission Related Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Emissions Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Engine Break-in Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Engine Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Engine Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Engine Oil Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Indicator in Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Engine Oil Level - Display in Instrument Cluster . 114
Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Engine oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Engine Speed, Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Engine, Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Exhaust Gas, Inhalation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 228
FFax Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Fog Lamp Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Folding Seat at Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Front Seat Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Bleeding the Diesel Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Diesel Fuels for Use at Very Low Temperatures 211
Draining Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . 214
Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Fuse, Relay, and Diode Assignments - Optional
Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Fuses, Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
GGear Selector Lever Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Lockable Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87