ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Fuel Selection 3.5L Front
Wheel Drive (FWD) Models. 87 Octane acceptable.
89 Octane recommended.20.5 Gallons (77.6 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.5L All
Wheel Drive (AWD) Models. 87 Octane acceptable.
89 Octane recommended.21 Gallons (79.8 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 2.4L, 3.5L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent. —
Spark Plugs 2.4L ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.044 in
[1.12 mm]) —
Spark Plugs 3.5L ZFR5LP-13G (Gap 0.050 in
[1.27 mm]) —
Automatic Transaxle MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR®DOT 3 and SAE
J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid+4orMOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) MOPAR®Gear Lubricant
75W-90 or equivalent. —
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPAR
®Gear Lubricant
75W-90 or equivalent. —
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotatethetires. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXXX
X
Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). XXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first
inspection at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XX
Change rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. X
Change power transfer case (PTU) fluid. X
Change the automatic transaxl e fluid and filter if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet
or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the front suspe nsion, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if
necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L engine). XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if
not done 102,000 miles (170,000 km). X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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