FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10–Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 13.4 Quarts (12.6 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to
MAX level. Add 2.9 Quarts
(2.8 Liters) if equipped with rear heater.
Engine Oil with Filter – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API
Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters. –
Spark Plug – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). –
Automatic Transmission Use Only ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmission.
We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® Fluid. –
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR® DOT 3 and
SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. –
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use
MOPAR® Power Steering
Fluid +4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. –
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane 20 Gallons (76 Liters)
(Approximate)
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign ofirregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights .
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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