oil filter DODGE NITRO 2010 1.G User Guide

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.7L, 4.0L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or
equivalent. 14 Quarts (13.3 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L API certified 5W-20 engine
oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.5 Quarts (4.7L Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 4.0L API certified 10W-30 engine
oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.5.5 Quarts (5.2 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.7L, 4.0L 87 Octane acceptable. 89 octane Recommended
for 4.0L.19.5 Gallons (73.8 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.7L, 4.0L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.7L ZFR6F–11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm]) —
Spark Plug 4.0L ZFR5LP-13G (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm]) —
Automatic Tran smissionMOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Transfer Case MOPAR®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Front Axle SAE80W-90 Multi–Purpose Type GL-5 Gear Lube or
equivalent. —
Rear Axle MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear &
Axle Lubricant SAE 75W–90
or equivalent. —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotatethetires. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXXX
X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first
inspection at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XX
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing. XXXX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for
the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer
towing. X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the autom atic transmissionfluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect 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 necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L engine). XX• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE