oil filter DODGE AVENGER 2012 2.G User Guide

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 2.4L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 7.7 Quarts (7.3 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 11.6 Quarts (11 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the
engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.4.5 Quarts (4.4 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 2.4L &
3.6L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plugs 2.4L except
PZEV ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in
[1.11 mm])
—
Spark Plugs 2.4L with
PZEV ZFR5AP (Gap 0.031 in
[0.8 mm])
—
Spark Plugs 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission –
Four-Speed MOPAR
®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product.—
Automatic Transmission –
Six-Speed (62TE Only) MOPAR®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product.—
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled mainte-
nance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X XXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if nec-
essary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engines) X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L PZEV Engines Only) X
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engines) X
Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag .................. 10
Alarm, Panic............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............. 9
Audio Settings . . . 26,27,28,30,33,42
Automatic Headlights ......... 17
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 21 Rear Temperature Control ...... 21
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 86
AxleFluid ................ 86
Belts, Seat ................ 9
BrakeFluid ............... 86
Brake System Master Cylinder ........... 87
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ............... 17
Bulb Replacement ........... 94
Bulbs,Light ............... 94
Calibration, Compass ......... 58
Change Oil Indicator .......... 69
Changing A Flat Tire .......... 71
Child Restraint ............. 11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 11
ClimateControl ............. 21
Clock Setting ........ 26,28,31,39
Compass Calibration .......... 58
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 86
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 19
CruiseLight ............... 19
Customer Assistance .......... 95
Defects, Reporting ........... 96
Dimmer Control ............. 18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 18
Disarming, Theft System ........ 9
E-85 Fuel ................ 87
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 19
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . 66
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 58,59 Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 24
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ................ 71
Jump Starting ............ 76
Engine Break-In Recommendations .... 17
Compartment ............. 84
Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 86
Jump Starting ............ 76
Oil ................... 86
Oil Filter ............... 86
Oil Selection ............. 86
Overheating ............. 70
EventDataRecorder .......... 82
Flash-To-Pass .............. 18
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ......... 87
Fluid Capacities ............ 86
Fluid, Brake ............... 87
Fluids .................. 86
FogLights .............. 17,18
FoldingRearSeat ........... 15
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 81
Front Heated Seats ........... 15
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ......... 69
Gasoline ............... 87
Specifications ............ 86
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..60
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....... 69
Headlights Automatic .............. 17
Dimmer Switch ........... 18
HighBeam .............. 18
Heated Mirrors ........... 21,22
Heated Seats .............. 15
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 18
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 60
Hood Release .............. 83
InstrumentCluster ............ 6 Indicators ............... 7
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