2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY fuel additives

To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E-85 perform the following:
•change the engine oil and oil filter
•disconnect and reconnect the battery
•drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer)
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 emissions 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
the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to
look for gasoline 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 Califor-
nia reformulated 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 they 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 emissions 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 the emissions con-
trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
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•Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 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
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 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 re-
quires 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 E-85 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 E-85 startability when the ambient tempera-
ture is less than 32°F (0°C).
Cruising Range
Because E-85 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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starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to
“Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
Lubricants that do not have both the engine oil certifica-
tion mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number,
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 Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) tothe engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
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
The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil
filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality
of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 493
Adding Fuel ........................... 425
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 490
Additives, Fuel ......................... 419
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 182
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 483
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 487
Air Conditioning ........................ 328
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 328
Air Conditioning Filter .................351,488
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 487
Air Conditioning System .............328,340,487
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 333
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 351
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............337,347
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 396
Airbag .............................. 76,85
Airbag Deployment ....................... 86
Airbag Light .................. 83,84,89,107,262Airbag Maintenance
....................... 88
Airbag, Side ........................ 80,82,85
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........80,82,85
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 16
Alarm Light ........................... 262
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 314
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 257
Anti-Theft System ........................ 16
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............492,519
Disposal ........................... 495
Appearance Care ........................ 501
Ashtray ............................... 221
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 44
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 44
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 118
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 36
Automatic Headlights .................... 171
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 340
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Automatic Transaxle...................... 363
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 521
Shifting ........................... 366
Automatic Transmission ................... 499
Adding Fluid ....................... 500
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 500
Fluid Change ....................... 500
Fluid Level Check .................... 500
Fluid Type ...................... 499,521
Special Additives ..................... 500
B-Pillar Location ........................ 391
Battery ............................... 485
Jump Starting ....................... 463
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Saving Feature (Protection) .............. 173
Belts, Seat ............................. 107
Blind Spot Monitoring .................... 122
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 489Brake Assist System
...................... 381
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 380
Brake Fluid ............................ 521
Brake System ........................... 497
Fluid Check ........................ 497
Parking ........................... 375
Warning Light ....................... 262
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 364
Brakes ............................... 497
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ....... 104
Bulb Replacement ....................... 515
Bulbs, Light ......................... 109,514
Calibration, Compass .................. 270,283
Camera, Rear ........................... 195
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 519
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 425
Oil (Engine) ........................ 481
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INDEX 551

Replacement Parts.................... 425
Starting ........................... 424
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 361
Floor Console .......................... 228
Fluid Capacities ......................... 519
Fluid Leaks ............................ 109
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 500
Brake ............................. 497
Power Steering ...................... 375
Fluids ................................ 520
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 520
Fog Light Service ........................ 517
Fog Lights ....................... 173,254,517
Fold in Floor (Stow \bn Go) Seating........... 143
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 467
Fuel ................................. 417
Adding ........................... 425
Additives .......................... 419 Clean Air
.......................... 417
Conserving ......................... 280
Economy Mode ...................... 364
Ethanol ........................... 418
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............261,425
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 261
Gasoline ........................... 417
Gauge ............................ 261
Light .......................... 265,276
Materials Added ..................... 419
Methanol .......................... 418
Octane Rating ....................... 520
Requirements .................... 417,519
Saver Mode ........................ 280
Tank Capacity ....................... 519
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 280
Fuel Saver ............................. 280
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 421
Fueling ............................... 425
556 INDEX