2016 DODGE DURANGO adding oil

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........635
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........636
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .637
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................... .637
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .638
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................640
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .640
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........641▫
Engine Oil ......................... .641
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .645
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................645
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............646
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............647
▫ Body Lubrication .....................652
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............652
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................654
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .655
▫ Cooling System ..................... .658
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The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395.
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Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.
Transfer Case
Fluid Level Check
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not
required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons
the exterior surfaces of the transfer case assembly should
be inspected. If oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid
level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Adding Fluid
Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole,
when the vehicle is in a level position.
Drain
First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug. Recom-
mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15 to
25 ft lbs (20 to 34 N·m).
CAUTION!
When installing plugs, do not overtighten. You could
damage them and cause them to leak.
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.7
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Engine Oil........................... .645
Engine Oil Disposal .....................645
Flashers ............................... .599
Hazard Warning ....................... .599
Turn Signal ..................114, 320, 689, 690
Flooded Engine Starting ....................474
Fluid Capacities ......................... .691
Fluid Leaks .............................115
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................669
Brake ............................... .664
Engine Oil ........................... .641
Fluids ................................ .695
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........693
Fog Lights ............................. .690
Fog Light Service ........................ .690
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .161
Forward Collision Warning ..................224
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................599 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
.....................623
Front Axle (Differential) .....................666
Fuel .................................. .559
Adding ............................. .565
Additives ............................ .562
Clean Air ............................ .560
Economy Mode ....................... .482
Ethanol ............................. .561
Gasoline ............................. .559
Light ............................... .315
Materials Added ....................... .562
Methanol ............................ .561
Octane Rating ......................... .559
Requirements ...................... .559, 691
Specifications ......................... .693
Tank Capacity ......................... .691
Fueling ............................... .565
Fuses ................................. .676
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