2012 DODGE DURANGO oil additives

•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.
518 STARTING AND OPERATING

Materials Added To Engine Oils
Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak
detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an
engineered product and its performance may be im-
paired 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 local authorized dealer, ser-
vice 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 oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos-
able oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The
quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only
high-quality filters should be used to assure most effi-
cient service. MOPARengine oil filters are high-quality
oil filters and are recommended.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine Oil......................... 587
Power Steering ...................... 464
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 634
Fog Light Service ........................ 628
Fog Lights .......................... 303,628
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 174,177
Forward Collision Warning ...........232,318,337
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 551
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 571
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 609
Fuel ................................. 511
Additives .......................... 514
Clean Air .......................... 512
Conserving ......................... 323
Ethanol ........................... 512
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............519,522
Gasoline ........................... 511
Gauge ............................ 305
Light ............................. 319 Materials Added
..................... 514
Methanol .......................... 512
Requirements ....................... 632
Saver Mode ........................ 323
Tank Capacity ....................... 632
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 323
Fuel Saver ............................. 323
Fuel System Caution ..................... 521
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 515
Fuses ................................ 620
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 250
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............519,522,583
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 511
Conserving ......................... 323
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 512
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 512
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 308
Fuel .............................. 305
670 INDEX