2012 DODGE JOURNEY oil change

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter(s).
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid.
❏ Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid.
❏ Inspect the 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 necessary.
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S562 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
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144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the 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 necessary.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 563

152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
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S564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Automatic Oil Change Indicator............. 291
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 353
Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid ....................... 550
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 550
Automatic Transmission ................372,525
Adding Fluid .................... 526,528
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 528
Fluid Level Check ................. 526,528
Fluid Type ......................... 526
Gear Ranges ..................... 375,383
Special Additives ..................... 526
Autostick ............................. 390
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 242
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 242
B-Pillar Location ........................ 414
Back-Up Lights ......................... 544 Battery
............................... 507
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 24
Location ........................... 507
Belts, Seat ............................ 46,92
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 512
Booster Seat ............................ 78
Brake Assist System ...................... 403
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 400
Brake Fluid ............................ 550
Brake System ........................ 399,523
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 400
Fluid Check ..................... 524,550
Master Cylinder ..................... 524
Parking ........................... 396
Warning Light ....................... 279
Brake, Parking .......................... 396
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 374
Brakes ............................. 399,523
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 89
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Jump Starting....................... 483
Overheating ........................ 469
Towing ............................ 490
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 500
Engine ............................. 89,497
Air Cleaner ......................... 506
Block Heater ........................ 372
Break-In Recommendations .............. 89
Checking Oil Level ................... 503
Compartment .................... 497,498
Compartment Identification ............. 498
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 518,549
Cooling ........................... 518
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............43,91,443
Fails to Start ........................ 371
Flooded, Starting ..................... 371
Fuel Requirements .................... 439
Jump Starting ....................... 483
Oil ......................... 503,548,549Oil Change Interval
................ 291,504
Oil Filler Cap .................... 497,505
Oil Filter ........................... 506
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 506
Oil Selection ..................... 504,548
Oil Synthetic ........................ 505
Operation ........................... 89
Overheating ........................ 469
Starting ........................... 368
Temperature Gauge ................... 281
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 505
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 505
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 71
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 440
Event Data Recorder ...................... 75
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 43,91,443
Exhaust System ....................... 91,515
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 104
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Occupant Restraints................... 43,67,72
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........64,65,67,70
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............439,549
Odometer ............................. 276
Oil Change Indicator .................. 277,291
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............277,291
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 506
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 506
Oil, Engine ......................... 503,549
Capacity ........................... 548
Change Interval ................... 291,504
Checking .......................... 503
Dipstick ........................... 503
Disposal ........................... 506
Filter .......................... 506,549
Filter Disposal ....................... 506
Identification Logo ................... 504
Materials Added to ................... 506
Recommendation .................. 504,548Synthetic
.......................... 505
Viscosity ........................ 505,548
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............499,500
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 230
Operating Precautions .................... 499
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 102
Overhead Console ....................... 227
Overheating, Engine ................ 281,469,470
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,573
Paint Care ............................. 529
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 216
Parking Brake .......................... 396
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 195
Passing Light ........................... 206
Pets .................................. 89
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 414
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Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 262
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 101
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 183
Reclining Rear Seats ................... 194,197
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 75
Recreational Towing ...................... 465
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 439
Refrigerant ............................ 510
Release, Hood .......................... 200
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 204
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 59
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 342
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 541
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 501 Replacement Tires
....................... 426
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 572
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........277,291
Restraint, Head ......................... 185
Restraints, Child ......................... 76
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 43
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 260
Reverse Lights .......................... 544
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 487
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 265
Rotation, Tires .......................... 430
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 92
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 94
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 572
Safety Information, Tire ................... 408
Safety Tips ............................. 90
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 43,91
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 552
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