oil viscosity DODGE AVENGER 2014 2.G Owners Manual

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 recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”.
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.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97

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
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil®
or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem-
peratures. 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
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler
Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell
Helix® or equivalent. 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:
MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®,
Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20
engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......226
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .............................. .399
Jump Starting ..........................411
Towing ............................. .418
Emergency Trunk Release ....................41
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........428
Engine ................................ .425
Air Cleaner .......................... .434
Block Heater ......................... .299
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .431
Compartment ......................... .426
Compartment Identification ................426
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................444
Cooling ............................. .444
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................98
Fails to Start .......................... .297
Flooded, Starting ...................... .297Fuel Requirements
..................... .368
Jump Starting ..........................411
Oil................................. .431
Oil Change Interval ..................... .217
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .425
Oil Selection .......................... .432
Oil Synthetic ......................... .434
Overheating .......................... .396
Starting ............................. .295
Temperature Gauge ......................211
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .433
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................433
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............70
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .369
Event Data Recorder ........................73
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................98
Exhaust System ...........................98
500 INDEX

Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................450
Methanol .............................. .369
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .225
Mirrors ............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................109
Electric Powered ........................110
Heated ...............................112
Outside ..............................110
Rearview ............................ .108
Vanity ...............................112
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................359
Mopar Parts ............................ .429
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .369
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................66
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................41Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)
................368
Odometer .............................. .215
Trip ................................ .215
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .217
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................217
Oil, Engine ............................. .431
Capacity ............................ .474
Change Interval ....................... .217
Checking ............................ .431
Dipstick ............................. .431
Disposal ............................. .434
Filter ............................... .434
Filter Disposal ........................ .434
Identification Logo ..................... .432
Materials Added to ..................... .434
Recommendation ...................... .432
Synthetic ............................ .434
Viscosity ............................ .433
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .434
506 INDEX

Variance, Compass....................... .233
Vehicle Certification Label ...................379
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .342
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .288
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .433
Voice Command Commands ........................... .144
System Operation ...................... .143
Voice Training ........................ .148
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................143
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .211
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .490
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .440
Washers, Windshield ...................... .172Washing Vehicle
......................... .457
Water Driving Through ....................... .320
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................458
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................458
Wind Buffeting ............................39
Window Fogging ........................ .288
Windows ................................36
Power ................................36
Windshield Defroster .......................99
Windshield Washers ...................... .172
Fluid ............................... .440
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................440
Windshield Wipers ....................... .172
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................440
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .173
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