oil dipstick CHRYSLER 300 2013 2.G Owners Manual

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)5 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)
4 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)5 — Engine Oil Fill
2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)
4 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of oil when the reading is
at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
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NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals 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 transmission 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 maintenance 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 irregu-
lar 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
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 553

Coolant Capacity...................... .547
Coolant Level ......................... .514
Disposal of Used Coolant .................518
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................515
Inspection ........................... .518
Points to Remember .....................518
Pressure Cap ......................... .517
Radiator Cap ......................... .517
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............515
Corrosion Protection ...................... .525
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................222
Cupholders ............................ .283
Customer Assistance ...................... .561
Data Recorder, Event .......................71
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............208
Daytime Running Lights ....................200
Dealer Service ........................... .499
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................43Deck Lid, Power Release
.....................41
Defroster, Rear Window .....................292
Defroster, Windshield .......................97
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................208
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................497
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................203
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .501
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................490
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................518
Door Locks ..............................29
Door Locks, Automatic ......................31
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .392
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......321
E-85 Fuel .............................. .446
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INDEX 573

Outside............................. .109
Vanity ...............................112
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .321
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................431
Mopar Parts ............................ .499
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .442
Multi-Function Control Lever .................202
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................94
Occupant Restraints ........................43
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................61
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................441
Odometer .............................. .302
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .303
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................303
Oil, Engine ............................. .501Capacity
............................ .547
Change Interval ....................... .320
Checking ............................ .501
Dipstick ............................. .501
Disposal ............................. .504
Filter ............................... .504
Filter Disposal ........................ .504
Identification Logo ..................... .502
Materials Added to ..................... .504
Recommendation ...................... .502
Synthetic ............................ .503
Viscosity ............................ .503
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .504
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................497
Operating Precautions ..................... .497
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................109
Overdrive .............................. .387
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .387
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