FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Engine Coolant –
2.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material StandardMS-12106. 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) In-
cludes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant –
3.2L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material StandardMS-12106. 10 Quarts (9.5 Liters) In-
cludes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter –
2.4L Engine We recommend you use
API Certified SAE 0W-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. 5.5 Quarts (5.2L Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter –
3.2L 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 (5.6L Liters)
Fuel Selection –
2.4L Engine 87 Octane15.8 Gallons (60 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection –
3.2L Engine 87–89 Octane15.8 Gallons (60 Liters)
(Approximate)
Engine Oil Filter – 2.4L
and 3.2L Engines We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Engine Oil
Filters. —
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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 firstsign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake master cylinder, 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 mainte-
nance 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 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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