FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Ten Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS-12106. 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) In-
cludes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter – 2.0L, 2.4L 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 the
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 4.5 Quarts (4.26 Liters)
Fuel Selection – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine 87 Octane13.6 Gallons (51.5 Liters)
(Approximate)
Engine Oil Filter – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine
We recommend you use
MOPAR®Engine Oil Filters.—
Spark Plugs – 2.0L, 2.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs (Gap
0.043 in [1.11 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission (CVT) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®CVTF + 4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid. —
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) We recommend you use SK
Energy ATF SP-4 Transmis- sion Fluid. —
Manual Transmission We recommend you use
MOPAR
®ATF+4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Gear & Axle Lu-
bricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5. —
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Gear & Axle Lu-
bricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5. —
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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
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (six-speed
only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on
mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot
weather, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or fre-
quent trailer towing. X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police,
delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation
or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the
right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
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