2012 DODGE DURANGO User Guide

ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.6L ENGINE
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5.7L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – Without Trailer
Tow Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 10 Quarts (9.8 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – With Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 11 Quarts (10.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat Without Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 11.5 Quarts (10.8 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat With Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 12 Quarts (11.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 5.7 Liter
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat Without Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts (15.2 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 5.7 Liter
Engine – Front and Rear
Heat With Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent 17 Quarts (16.2 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API certified 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L API certified 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L,
5.7L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11G (Gap
0.043 in [1.09 mm]) —
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Transfer Case – 3.6L
Engine Shell Automatic
Transmission Fluid 3353
or equivalent. —
Transfer Case – 5.7L
Engine MOPAR
®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product.—
Axle Differential
(Front/Rear) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
SAE 75W-85. —
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 –
3.6L Engine MOPAR
®Hydraulic Fluid
or equivalent meeting
MS-11655, such as Fuchs
EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin
CHF 11s. —
Power Steering Reservoir –
5.7L Engine MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid +4, MOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid meeting
MS-9602 or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Fuel Selection 3.6L, 5.7L 87 Octane acceptable. 89 Octane recommended
for 5.7L.24 Gallons (91 Liters)
(Approximate)
E-85 Flexible Fuel – 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate
on E-85.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled mainte-
nance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Inspect the transfer case fluid and change if neces-
sary. XXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if neces-
sary. XXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot
seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if nec-
essary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X X
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
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Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Inspect and replace PCV valve.* X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes
first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169,000 km) or 60 months which-
ever comes first. X• * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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Maintenance Record
Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center
8,000 Miles
(13,000 km)
or 6 Months
16,000 Miles
(26,000 km)
or 12 Months
24,000 Miles
(39,000 km)
or 18 Months
32,000 Miles
(52,000 km)
or 24 Months
40,000 Miles
(65,000 km)
or 30 Months
48,000 Miles
(78,000 km)
or 36 Months
56,000 Miles
(91,000 km)
or 42 Months
64,000 Miles
(104,000 km)
or 48 Months
72,000 Miles
(117,000 km)
or 54 Months
80,000 Miles
(130,000 km)
or 60 Months
88,000 Miles
(143,000 km)
or 66 Months
96,000 Miles
(156,000 km)
or 72 Months
104,000 Miles
(169,000 km)
or 78 Months
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FUSES
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