adding oil DODGE DURANGO SRT 2018 Owners Manual

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................391
▫ Maintenance Plan ..................... .392
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................395
▫ 6.4L Engine ..........................395
▫ Checking Oil Level .....................396
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................396
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................397
 DEALER SERVICE .......................397
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .398
▫ Engine Oil Filter .......................400
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................400
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............401
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............404
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .405▫
Windshield Wiper Blades .................406
▫ Exhaust System ........................410
▫ Cooling System ........................412
▫ Brake System ........................ .416
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................418
▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ...................419
▫ Transfer Case ........................ .420
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................420
 TIRES ............................... .420
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................420
▫ Tires — General Information ..............430
▫ Tire Types ............................436
▫ Spar e

Tires — If Equipped ................437
▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..............440
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Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, 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 up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the dipstick.
Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the bottom
of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the top of the
safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Adding Washer Fluid
The instrument cluster display will indicate when the
washer fluid level is low. When the sensor detects a low
fluid level, the windshield will light on the vehicle graphic
outline and the “WASHER FLUID LOW” message will be
displayed.The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear
window washer is shared. The fluid reservoir is located in
the engine compartment, be sure to check the fluid level at
regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer
solvent only (not radiator antifreeze). When refilling the
washer fluid reservoir, take some washer fluid and apply it
to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades, this
will help blade performance. To prevent freeze-up of your
windshield washer system in cold weather, select a solu-
tion or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature
range of your climate. This rating information can be found
on most washer fluid containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around the
washer solution.
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Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner should
be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the
start of each warm season. This service should include
cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test.
Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants ap-
proved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning
system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flam-
mable and can explode, injuring you. Other unap-
proved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the sys-
tem to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, for further warranty
information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un-
der high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or
damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any
repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be
done by an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condition-
ing components. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a — If
Equipped
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is an ozone-friendly substance. The
manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be
performed by an authorized dealer or other service facili-
ties using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system PAG
compressor oil and refrigerants.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
R–1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluo-
roolefin (HFO) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-friendly substance with
a low global-warming potential. The manufacturer recom-
mends that air conditioning service be performed by an
authorized dealer using recovery and recycling equipment.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 401

Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to
“Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further information.
Transfer Case
Fluid Level Check
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not
required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the
exterior surfaces of the transfer case assembly should be
inspected. If oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifica-
tions” for further information.
Adding Fluid
Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole,
when the vehicle is in a level position.
Drain
First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug. Recom-
mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15 to
25 ft lbs (20 to 34 N·m).
CAUTION!
When installing plugs, do not overtighten. You could
damage them and cause them to leak.
Selection Of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to
“Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further information.
RAISING THE VEHICLE
In the case where it is necessary to raise the vehicle, go to
an authorized dealer or service station.
TIRES
Tire Safety Information
Tire safety information will cover aspects of the following
information: Tire Markings, Tire Identification Numbers,
Tire Terminology and Definitions, Tire Pressures, and Tire
Loading.
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Anti-Lock Warning Light.....................159
Apple CarPlay ............................539
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................30
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .170
Audio Systems (Radio) .......................462
Auto Down Power Windows ...................98
Automatic Headlights ........................70
Automatic High Beams .......................70
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............94
Automatic Transmission ..................257, 268
Adding Fluid ........................419, 458
Autostick ............................. .274
Fluid And Filter Change ...................419
Fluid Change .......................... .419
Fluid Level Check ........................418
Fluid Type ..........................418, 458
Gear Ranges ............................269
Special Additives ........................ .418
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ........273
Autostick ............................... .274
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........122
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..................... .122
Axle Lubrication .......................... .458Battery
...............................153, 397
Charging System Light ....................153
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................19
Belts, Seat ............................... .249
Blind Spot Monitoring .......................179
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................405
B-Pillar Location .......................... .426
Brake Assist System ........................ .170
Brake Control System, Electronic ................169
Brake Fluid .......................... .417, 458
Brake System ..........................416, 451
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .451
Fluid Check ........................ .417,458
Master

Cylinder ........................ .417
Parking ...............................264
Warning Light .......................... .151
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................267
Bulb Replacement .......................358, 359
Bulbs, Light ............................. .251
Camera, Rear ............................ .330
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .456
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................... .395, 398, 399
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................415
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