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 re-
quirements of Chrysler Ma-
terial 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 He-
lix®. 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 Fil- ters. —
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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On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change
Required” will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that
an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster
odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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 Emergen-
cies” in this guide or “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” or “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owner’s Manual on your 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 the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, powersteering 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 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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