oil viscosity DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual

conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7.
NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS
MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the
break-in and is not an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust System
WARNING!
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an ex-
tremely toxic gas that by itself is colorless and
odorless. To avoid inhaling these gases, the following
precautions should be observed:
²Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in
or out of the area.
²It may be necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for more than a short period. If so,
adjust your climate control system to force outside air
into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed and the
controls in any position except OFF or RECIRC.
²The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine
exhaust system.
Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system;
exhaust fumes detected inside the vehicle; or damage to
the underside or rear of the vehicle. Have a competent
mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adja-
cent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated or
mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75
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Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacture only
recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet
the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard
MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacture only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low tempera-
ture starting and vehicle fuel economy. The engine oil
filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil
viscosity for your vehicle.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, see the
Engine Compartment illustration in this section.
NOTE:Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use
SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper
operation of the Multiple Displacement System (MDS).
Refer to ªMulti Displacement Systemº under ªStarting
and Operatingº for more details.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
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Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 197
Oil, Engine.........................391,440
Capacity............................ 439
Change Interval....................... 392
Dipstick............................. 391
Disposal............................ 394
Filter............................394,440
Filter Disposal........................ 394
Identification Logo..................... 393
Materials Added to..................... 394
Recommendation...................393,439
Synthetic............................ 394
Viscosity..........................393,439
Onboard Diagnostic System..............387,388
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 168
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 84
Overdrive..........................196,279
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 279
Overhead Console....................158,159Overheating, Engine...................... 194
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 457
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 152
Parking Brake.......................... 290
Parking On Hill......................... 290
Passing Light........................... 143
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 148
Personal Settings........................ 162
Pets.................................. 74
Pets, Transporting........................ 74
Phone, Cellular....................87,236,237
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)........87,236,237
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 309
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............206,236
USB .............................206,236
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 409
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