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 coolant conforming to MS-12106).
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of
operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic
engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories
of SN. The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra™
0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR® engine oil meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating tempera-
tures.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535
90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if
necessary.
❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc
brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air
cleaner filter, and replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the spark plugs.*
* Spark plug change interval is mileage based only, Monthly intervals do not apply.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect the 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.
❏ Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 547
Service Contract......................... .559
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . .306
Service Manuals ......................... .562
Setting the Clock ......................... .351
Shifting ............................... .377
Automatic Transmission ..................377
Shoulder Belts ............................49
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................54
Side Airbag ..............................69
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................113
Signals, Turn ........................... .104
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................434
Snow Tires ............................. .427
Spare Tire .............................. .429
Spark Plugs ............................ .535
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .535
Oil................................. .535
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................217Speedometer
............................ .307
Starting .................................26
Automatic Transmission ..................371
Cold Weather ......................... .374
Engine Fails to Start .....................374
Remote ...............................26
Starting and Operating .....................371
Starting Procedures ....................... .371
Steering Column Controls ...................... .201
Column Lock ..........................211
Power .............................. .396
Tilt Column ...........................211
Wheel, Heated ........................ .213
Wheel, Tilt ............................211
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............352
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .352
Storage ............................... .527
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .364
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