oil viscosity DODGE AVENGER 2013 2.G Owners Manual

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity – 2.4L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
the engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Com-
partment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi-
cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number
should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section.
NOTE:SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to Fiat 9.55535-S1
or Fiat 9.55535-S3 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine
oil meeting MS- 6395 is not available.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............335
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......229
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .............................. .400
Jump Starting ......................... .412
Towing ............................. .419
Emergency Trunk Release ....................42
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........428
Engine ................................ .425
Air Cleaner .......................... .434
Block Heater ......................... .302
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .431
Compartment ......................... .426
Compartment Identification ................426
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................445
Cooling ............................. .444
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fails to Start .......................... .300Flooded, Starting
...................... .300
Fuel Requirements ..................... .370
Jump Starting ......................... .412
Oil................................. .431
Oil Change Interval ..................... .219
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .425
Oil Selection .......................... .432
Oil Synthetic ......................... .433
Overheating .......................... .398
Starting ............................. .298
Temperature Gauge ..................... .213
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .433
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................433
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .371
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................97
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Synthetic............................ .433
Viscosity ............................ .433
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .434
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .215
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................427
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............182
Operating Precautions ..................... .427
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................109
Overheating, Engine ...................... .398
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .456
Panic Alarm ..............................26
Parking Brake ........................... .328
Passing Light ........................... .169
Personal Settings ......................... .239
Pets ....................................95
Phone, Cellular ...........................112 Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)
...............112
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........345
Power Door Locks ............................33
Mirrors ............................. .109
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........194
Seats ............................... .149
Steering ............................. .326
Sunroof ............................. .191
Windows ..............................37
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................60
Preparation for Jacking .....................401
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................55
Programmable Electronic Features .............239
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .352
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........447
Radio Operation ......................... .277
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INDEX 509

Vehicle Storage.......................... .289
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............19
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .433
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................142
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .213
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .491
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .441
Washers, Windshield ...................... .172
Washing Vehicle ......................... .457
Water Driving Through ....................... .324
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................458
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................458
Wind Buffeting ............................40 Window Fogging
........................ .289
Windows ................................37
Power ................................37
Windshield Defroster .......................99
Windshield Washers ...................... .172
Fluid ............................... .441
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................440
Windshield Wipers ....................... .172
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................440
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .174
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