oil viscosity DODGE DART 2014 PF / 1.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 107

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 1.4L Turbo
Engine
MOPAR® SAE 5W-40 synthetic engine oil or equivalent
Pennzoil® or Shell Helix® is recommended for all oper-
ating temperatures. This engine oil improves low tem-
perature starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine
oil filler cap also states the recommended engine oil
viscosity grade for your engine.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.0L And
2.4L Engine
MOPAR® SAE 0W-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. Your engine oil filler
cap also states the recommended engine oil viscosity
grade for your engine.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the
engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental additives.
566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Monitor, Tire Pressure System................483
Mopar Parts ............................ .562
MTBE/ETBE ............................493
Multi-Function Control Lever .................240
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................106
Occupant Restraints ........................47
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................65
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................492
Odometer ...............................316
Oil Change Indicator .......................317
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................317
Oil, Engine ............................. .564
Capacity ............................ .608
Change Interval ........................565
Checking ............................ .564
Disposal ............................. .567
Filter ............................... .567Filter Disposal
........................ .567
Materials Added to ..................... .566
Recommendation .......................565
Viscosity ............................ .566
Oil Filter, Selection ........................567
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................560
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............274
Operating Precautions ..................... .560
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................120
Overhead Console ........................ .272
Overheating, Engine .......................310
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .589
Panic Alarm ..............................23
Parking Brake ............................442
Parking On Hill ..........................442
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................257
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