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•Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPARInjector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E85) and Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
Starting
The characteristics of E85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up.
NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficial for E85 startability when the ambient tempera-
ture is less than 32°F (0°C).
Cruising Range
Because E85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
(mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease
by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
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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
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added to Engine Oils
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition 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
additives.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
station, or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
at every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
All of this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type
disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace-
ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider-
ably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure
most efficient service. MOPARengine oil filters are high
quality oil filters and are recommended.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351
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About Your Brakes....................... 254
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 256
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 362
Adding Fuel ........................... 303
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 358
Additives, Fuel ......................... 297
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 352
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 354
Air Conditioning ........................ 219
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 219
Air Conditioning Filter .................230,355
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 231
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............354,355
Air Conditioning System .............219,223,354
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 277
Airbag .............................. 53,63
Airbag Deployment ....................... 64
Airbag Light ..................... 62,67,82,146
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 66 Airbag, Side
........................ 56,60,63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........57,60,63
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,153
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 212
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............362,392
Disposal ............................ 364
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 256
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 256
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 371
Ashtray ............................... 131
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 34
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Auto Up Power Windows ................35,128
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 90
Automatic Door Locks ................... 30,31
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ........151,161,396
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 223
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Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transaxle ................. 369,370
Brake ............................ 366,394
Cooling System ....................... 361
Engine Oil ........................... 348
Power Steering ..................... 253,394
Fluids ................................ 393
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 393
Fog Light Service ........................ 385
Fog Lights ....................... 109,153,385
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 102,103
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 333
Fuel ................................. 294
Adding ............................. 303
Additives ............................ 297
Clean Air ............................ 295
Ethanol ............................. 295
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 145,303
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 145 Gasoline
............................ 294
Gauge .............................. 145
Light ............................... 146
Materials Added ....................... 297
Methanol ............................ 295
Octane Rating ...................... 294,393
Requirements ...................... 294,392
Tank Capacity ........................ 392
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 304
Fueling ............................... 303
Fuses ................................ 377
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 120
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............303,305,344
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 295
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 294
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 295
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