oil dipstick CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed
maintenance intervals, there are other items that should
operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it
could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
ENGINE OIL
Checking Oil Level
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 or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
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 one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
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CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil 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 ªMaintenance Scheduleº in Section 8 of this
manual for information on this system.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
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 DaimlerChrysler Material Standard
MS-6395.
Engine Oil Dipstick
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WARNING!
²Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
²Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling
point than the recommended MOPARtDOT 3
product or a brake fluid that is unidentified as to
FMVSS specification may result in sudden brake
failure during hard prolonged braking. You could
have an accident.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
CAUTION!
Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the
brake fluid Ð all brake seal components could be
damaged causing partial or complete brake failure.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
The automatic transaxle and differential assembly are
contained within a single housing.
The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be
checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with
an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the
transaxle and the fluid.
All Four±Speed automatic transaxles are equipped with a
conventional filler tube and dipstick. If fluid is added, it
should be added through the filler tube.
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Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........282,285
Dimmer Control........................ 160
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 168
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 463
Automatic Transmission................. 464
Oil (Engine).......................... 439
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 427
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 457
Engine Oil........................... 442
Domelight............................. 160
Door Locks............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 33
Door Opener, Garage..................... 183
Drive Belts............................ 443
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 452
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 348Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 349
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 299
E-85 Fuel............................. 386
Electric Remote Mirrors................102,103
Electrical Power Outlets................... 193
Electronic Brake Control System............. 342
Brake Assist System.................... 344
Electronic Stability Program............... 345
Electronic Range Select (ERS)............... 335
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 177
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 345
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 243
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 410
Jacking...........................412,415
Jump Starting......................... 424
Overheating.......................... 410
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