2008 DODGE DURANGO engine oil

Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
²Check the Manual Transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
NOTE:** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are
equipped with sixteen spark plugs, one set is located on
the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is
located on the side of the engine.
The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard
plug and must be change every 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a
premium plug and must be changed every 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
446 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6
Rotate Tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary.12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the front & rear axle fluid, change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing.18,000 30 000 18
Inspect the CV Joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect Exhaust System. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
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Oil (Engine).......................... 393
Power Steering........................ 399
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 406
Car Washes............................ 416
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............75,336
Cargo Management System................. 185
Cargo Organizer....................... 185
Cargo Organizer........................ 185
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 343
Catalytic Converter...................... 396
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............206,236
Cellular Phone..................87,236,237,251
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 437
Certification Label....................... 343
Charging.............................. 375
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 306
Child Restraint........................64,65
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............68,73
Child Seat.............................. 70Circuit Breakers......................... 420
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 417
Climate Control......................... 251
Climate Control, Rear Zone..............255,261
Clock.....................204,207,210,222,237
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 250
Compact Spare Tire...................... 317
Compass Calibration..................... 166
Compass Variance....................... 167
Connector
UCI ................................ 240
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 240
Console, Floor.......................181,182
Console, Overhead....................158,159
Contract, Service........................ 454
Coolant Pressure Cap
(Radiator Cap).................384,385,386,406
Cooling System......................... 403
464 INDEX

Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 405
Coolant Capacity...................... 439
Coolant Level......................403,407
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 407
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 404
Inspection........................... 407
Points to Remember.................... 407
Pressure Cap......................... 406
Radiator Cap......................... 406
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......404,439,440
Temperature Gauge..................... 193
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 149
Cup Holder............................ 181
Customer Assistance..................... 452
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Daytime Running Lights................... 141
Dealer Service.......................... 390
Defroster, Rear Window................... 267Defroster, Windshield.............76,254,259,260
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 144
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 387
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........206,236
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 194
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 411
Oil (Engine).......................... 391
Power Steering........................ 399
Disarming, Theft System................... 19
Disc Brakes............................ 410
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 407
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 162
Door Opener, Garage..................... 168
Drive Belts............................ 394
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 401
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Oil ...........................391,439,440
Oil Filler Cap.................384,385,386,393
Oil Selection.......................393,439
Oil Synthetic......................... 394
Starting............................. 273
Temperature Gauge..................... 193
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 364
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution..............39,75,336,403
Exhaust System.......................75,402
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 52
Exterior Lighting........................ 140
Fabric Care............................ 417
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 395
Engine Fuel.......................... 396
Engine Oil........................394,440Engine Oil Disposal.................... 394
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 366
Turn Signal.....................142,193,432
Flat Tire Stowage.....................368,374
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 342
Engine Oil........................... 341
Fuel Requirements..................339,340
Maintenance.......................... 342
Replacement Parts..................... 342
Starting............................. 341
Flooded Engine Starting................... 274
Floor Console.......................181,182
Fluid, Brake.........................410,441
Fluid Capacities......................... 439
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 411
Brake............................... 410
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Engine Oil........................... 391
Power Steering........................ 399
Transfer Case......................... 414
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 440
Fog Lights..........................141,438
Folding Rear Seat.....................123,126
Four Wheel Drive....................... 281
Operation........................... 281
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 366
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 377
Front Axle (Differential)................... 415
Fuel................................. 332
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................336,338
Filter............................... 396
Gauge.............................. 193
Octane Rating......................332,440
Requirements......................332,439
Tank Capacity........................ 439
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel VehiclesFuel System Caution..................... 338
Fuses.....................180,420,421,424,427
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 168
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............336,338,388
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 193
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 332
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 333
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 193
Fuel................................ 193
Odometer.........................196,198
Speedometer......................... 195
Tachometer.......................... 196
Gear Ranges........................... 276
General Information.................16,114,332
Glass Cleaning.......................... 419
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............344,347
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 343
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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 68
Lubrication, Body....................... 401
Lug Nuts............................. 373
Luggage Carrier......................... 183
Lumbar Support........................ 116
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 397
Maintenance Procedures................... 391
Maintenance Schedule.................... 444
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 201,388
Manual, Service......................... 457
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 441
Map/Reading Lights..................158,159
Memory Seat........................... 131
Mirrors................................ 83
Automatic Dimming...................83,87
Electric Powered....................... 85Heated.............................. 87
Memory............................. 131
Outside.............................. 84
Rearview............................. 83
Vanity............................... 86
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 325
Mopar Parts.........................390,455
MP3 Player.........................206,236
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 304
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 142
Navigation Radio........................ 236
Navigation System....................156,236
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Occupant Restraints....................... 39
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 332
Oil Change Indicator..................162,197
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Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 197
Oil, Engine.........................391,440
Capacity............................ 439
Change Interval....................... 392
Dipstick............................. 391
Disposal............................ 394
Filter............................394,440
Filter Disposal........................ 394
Identification Logo..................... 393
Materials Added to..................... 394
Recommendation...................393,439
Synthetic............................ 394
Viscosity..........................393,439
Onboard Diagnostic System..............387,388
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 168
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 84
Overdrive..........................196,279
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 279
Overhead Console....................158,159Overheating, Engine...................... 194
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 457
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 152
Parking Brake.......................... 290
Parking On Hill......................... 290
Passing Light........................... 143
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 148
Personal Settings........................ 162
Pets.................................. 74
Pets, Transporting........................ 74
Phone, Cellular....................87,236,237
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)........87,236,237
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 309
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............206,236
USB .............................206,236
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 409
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