2008 CHRYSLER 300 oil dipstick

2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1 — Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Coolant Bottle 9 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post
5 — Power Steering Fluid 10 — Washer Fluid Bottle 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1 — Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 6 — Coolant Bottle
2 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Coolant Pressure Cap 9 — Washer Fluid Bottle
5 — Power Steering Fluid 10 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery PostMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415
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5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1 — Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Coolant Bottle 9 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post
5 — Power Steering Fluid 10 — Washer Fluid Bottle 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level — 2.7L, 3.5L Engines
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.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1.0 quart (1.0L) of oil when the reading
is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Engine Oil Dipstick
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421
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Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engine
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.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 quart (1.0L)
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.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Engine Oil Dipstick
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......436,473,475
Corrosion Protection..................... 446
Cruise Control (Speed Control)...........148,152
Cruise Light........................... 202
Cup Holder.........................189,450
Customer Assistance..................... 486
Customer Programmable Features............ 227
Data Recorder, Event...................... 65
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 137
Daytime Running Lights................... 134
Dealer Service.......................... 420
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 41
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window................... 293
Defroster, Windshield................79,283,289
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 138
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 417
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........234,252Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 136
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................421,422
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 408
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 439
Engine Oil........................... 425
Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 177
Drive Belts............................ 425
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 319
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 320
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 272
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 293
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 89
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Navigation Radio........................ 252
Navigation System....................... 252
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 76
Occupant Restraints....................... 42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............365,475
Odometer..........................202,208
Trip .............................202,208
Oil Change Indicator..................203,218
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............203,218
Oil, Engine.........................421,475
Capacity............................ 473
Change Interval..................203,218,423
Checking.........................421,422
Dipstick..........................421,422
Disposal............................ 425
Filter............................425,475
Filter Disposal........................ 425
Identification Logo..................... 423Materials Added to..................... 424
Recommendation...................423,473
Synthetic............................ 424
Viscosity.......................423,424,473
Oil Filter, Change........................ 425
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 425
Onboard Diagnostic System..............417,418
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 177
Operating Precautions.................... 417
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 87
Overdrive............................. 309
Overhead Console....................... 176
Overheating, Engine...................207,393
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 490
Paint Care............................. 446
Panic Alarm............................ 25
Park Sense System, Rear................... 172
Parking Brake.......................... 322
INDEX 509
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