2010 DODGE NITRO fuel additives

•disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the
engine controller memory
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
exposure to E-85 fuel.
MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without
MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug
life and reduces emission system performance in some
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
or not his/her gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasolines without
MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels
higher than those allowed in the United States.
MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu-
lated gasoline.Materials Added To Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
conditions and would result in additional cost. Therefore
you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
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Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emission control system.
•An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune
or malfunctioning and may require immediate
service. Contact your authorized dealer for service
assistance.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•The use of fuel additives which are now being
sold as octane enhancers is not recommended.
Most of these products contain high concentra-
tions of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle
performance problems resulting from the use of
such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of
the manufacturer.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
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Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.7L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your
vehicle.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity – 4.0L Engine
SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. SAE 5W-30 engine oil
is allowed during cold weather only to improve cold
weather starting.
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
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, service7
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Fluid Type........................ 425,447
Special Additives ...................... 426
Torque Converter ................... 303,307
Autostick ............................. 305
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 175
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 175
Axle Fluid ............................. 447
Battery ............................... 411
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Belts, Seat ............................ 39,88
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 413
B-Pillar Location ........................ 334
Brake Assist System ...................... 323
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 321
Brake Fluid ............................ 447
Brake, Parking .......................... 317
Brake System ........................... 423
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 319,322Master Cylinder
....................... 423
Parking ............................. 317
Warning Light ........................ 196
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 297
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 86
Bulb Replacement ....................... 440
Bulbs, Light .......................... 90,440
Calibration, Compass .................. 210,217
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 445
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 364
Power Steering ........................ 316
Car Washes ............................ 429
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............87,363
Cargo Area Features ...................... 180
Cargo Compartment ...................... 180
Light ............................... 180
Cargo Light ............................ 180
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