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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, 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). 10.5 Quarts
(9.9 Liters)
Includes coolant
recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with
filter–3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified
SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the re-
quirements 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
(5.7 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter–
3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR ®
brand
Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug–
3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR ®
Spark
Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic
Transmission We recommend you ONLY use MOPAR ®
ATF+4 ®
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4 ®
fluid may affect the
function or performance of your transmission. —
Manual
Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ®
Manual
Transmission Lubricant. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR ®
ATF+4 ®
Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Axle differential
(front) We recommend you use MOPAR ®
Gear &
Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5). —
Axle differential
(rear) 226 RBI (Model 44) - We recommend you
use MOPAR ®
Gear & Axle Lubricant
(SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5). For trailer
towing,We recommend you use MOPAR ®
Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant
(SAE 75W-140). Models equipped with
Trac-Lok™ require an additive. —
Brake Master
Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR ®
DOT 3
Brake Fluid, SAE J1703. If DOT 3,
SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available,
then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering
Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR ®
Power
Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ®
or ATF+4 ®
Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection
2 Door 87 Octane 18.6 Gallons
(70 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection
4 Door 87 Octane 22.5 Gallons
(85 Liters)
(Approximate)MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Re-
quired” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “Instrument Cluster
Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
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, power
steering and automatic transmission, 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 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
•
Inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary.MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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 Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
replace if necessary. XX X X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as
necessary XX X X X X X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes. XX X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs ** X
Replace the ignition cables. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. XMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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(s). X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using
your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, 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 X X
Change transfer case fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
Change front and rear axle fluid if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road
or frequent trailer towing. XX 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.MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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