engine oil DODGE NITRO 2007 1.G Owner's Guide

Miles 138,000 141,000 144,000 147,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid. X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as nec-
essary (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not
required if belt was previously replaced.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if
not done at 120,000 miles (200 000 km).X
SCHEDULE “B” 401
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Schedule “A”
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace
if necessary.X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as nec-
essary (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add as necessary. X
SCHEDULE “A” 403
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Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54, 000
(Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
404 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
(Kilometers) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) (130 000)
[Months] [60] [66] [72] [78]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings.X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if
belt was previously replaced.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze. Where both
time and mileage are indicated, follow the interval which oc-
curs first.X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary (3.7L
Only).X
Inspect transfer case fluid, add as necessary. X
SCHEDULE “A” 405
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Miles 84,000 90,000 96,000 102, 000
(Kilometers) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000)
[Months] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec-
essary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Replace the spark plugs (4.0L Only).X
Inspect the timing belt, replace if necessary (4.0L Only). X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (3.7L Only).XX
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (4.0L Only).XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not
done at 60 months.X
406 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) (210 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if pre-
viously replaced (3.7L Only).XX
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if pre-
viously replaced (4.0L Only).X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary (3.7L
Only).X
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not done at
102,000 miles (170 000 km).X
408 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 132,000 138,000 144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (220 000) (230 000) (240 000) (250 000)
[Months] [132] [138] [144] [150]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec-
essary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (3.7L Only).XX
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (4.0L Only).X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary
(3.7L Only).X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add as necessary. X
SCHEDULE “A” 409
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......356,382,383
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Corrosion Protection..................... 366
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 350
CupHolder ............................ 147
Customer Assistance..................... 412
Data Recorder, Event...................... 61
Daytime Running Lights................... 122
Dealer Service.......................... 343
Defroster, Rear Window................... 156
Defroster, Windshield................ 76,230,231
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 122
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 340
Dimmer Switch, Headlight..............120,166
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 343
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 346Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 358
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
DriveBelts ............................ 347
Driving ............................... 262
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 225
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 83
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 144
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 128
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 125
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........131,166
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 179
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 324
Jacking............................. 326
Towing ............................. 334
INDEX 423
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Emission Control System Maintenance......341,386
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 350
Block Heater......................... 243
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................338,339
Compartment Identification............338,339
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 383
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 74,299
Fails to Start.......................... 240
Flooded, Starting...................... 240
Fuel Requirements..................296,382
Jump Starting......................... 332
Oil ...........................343,382,383
Oil Disposal.......................... 346
OilFilter ............................ 346
Oil Selection.......................... 382
Overheating.......................... 325
Starting............................. 239Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 346
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 346
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 60
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Event Data Recorder...................... 61
Exhaust Gas Caution................... 74,299
Exhaust System......................... 355
ExteriorFinishCare ...................... 367
Fabric Care............................ 369
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 350
Engine Fuel.......................... 350
Engine Oil........................346,383
FinishCare ............................ 367
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 324
Turn Signal.....................167,379,381
424 INDEX

Flooded Engine Starting................... 240
Fluid, Brake........................... 384
Fluid Capacities......................... 382
Fluid Leaks............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks...................... 366
Automatic Transmission................. 363
Engine Oil........................... 343
Manual Transmission................... 364
Power Steering........................ 352
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 383
Fog Light Service........................ 380
Fog Lights..........................121,380
Folding Rear Seat........................ 115
Four Wheel Drive....................... 259
Operation........................... 259
Systems............................. 259
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 259
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 324
Front Axle (Differential)................... 366Fuel................................. 296
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 300
Filter ............................... 350
Gasoline............................ 296
Gauge.............................. 164
Materials Added....................... 298
Octane Rating......................296,383
Requirements......................... 382
Tank Capacity........................ 382
Fuel System Caution................298,301,302
Fuses................................ 371
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 134
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............300,302,340
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 164
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 296
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 297
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 297
INDEX 425
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