FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meet-
ing the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 API Certified Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12991. Re-
fer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 2.0L and 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. If 0W-20 engine oil is not
available, SAE 5W-20 API Certified may be used as a temporary suit-
able alternative.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAREngine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs (Gap 0.025 in [0.65 mm])
Spark Plugs – 2.0L Engine We recommend you use MOPARSpark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPARSpark Plugs (Gap 0.047 in [1.2 mm])
Fuel Selection – 1.4L Turbo Engine 87 Octane Acceptable – 91 Octane Recommended
Fuel Selection – 2.0L and 2.4L Engine 87 Octane
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561
Maintenance Chart
Mileage Or Time Passed
(Whichever Comes First) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,000 224,000 240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect CV joint boots. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie
rod ends and replace as nec-
essary. XXXXXXX
Inspect brake linings, parking
brake function. XXXXXXX
Additional Maintenance
Replace the cabin/air condi-
tioning filter. XXXXXXX
Replace the engine air
cleaner filter. XX X X X
Replace the spark plugs (1.4L
Turbo Engine).** XX X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.0L
and 2.4L Engine).** X
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