recommended oil DODGE POLARA 1965 3.G Owners Manual

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APPEARANCE CARE
OutsIde. Wiping off dust or dirt with a dry
cloth or using a combination cleaner and polish without first washing the car may
scratch the paint finish.
WASH your car often to prevent road dirt,
salt, chemicals and other matter from dam­
aging finish. flood the painted surfaces
with cold water to loosen surface dirt and prevent scratching. Use a MoPar Wash Mit,
soft brush, sponge or cloth, and dry com­
pletely with a clean towel or damp chamois.
MoPar Car Wash Liquid added to water will help remove stubborn dirt and road film.
Cleaning windows and windshield with MoPar
Bug Remover is recommended for remov­
ing bug residue from the grille area. I n hot weather, wash the car in as cool and shady
a spot as you can find.
A vinyl-covered top should be washed often,
using a sott, natural bristle hand scrub brush and large size laundry bar soap. Scrub in all
directions, covering an area of about two feet
at a time. Rinse with plenty of water to
remove all dirt and suds. for cleaning con­
vertible tops, see page 29.
BRIGHT METAL (chrome, stainless steel and anodized aluminum) should be washed
with special care. Using abrasive powders or
steel wool may scratch the finish and qn
anodized aluminum may remove the pro­tective coating and cause discoloration. To
safely and effectively restore sparkle, use
MoPar Chrome Cleaner and Polish (with
silicones). To prevent the harmful effects of salt and other road chemicals in winter, a
coating of MoPar Auto Wax or Super Glaze
is recommended.
If desired, you may polish your car imme­
diately by using non·abrasive MoPar Auto­
mobile Polish. Before using any other type
of cleaner or polish, be sure to let enamel age
and harden for at least three months. The finish may then be cleaned and polished with
most any cleaner and polish you prefer
according to directions on the container. In
hot weather, polish the car in the shade.
TIRE CARE-Wash tires with clear water
and a sponge. Use MoPar Tar and Road Oil
Remover to remove gummy substances, such
as tar, asphalt, oil or undercoating materials from the car finish and tires. When cleaning
white side walls spray on MoPar White Side
Wall Tire Cleaner and just rinse away the
dirt. Use a brush or steel wool on heavily
scuffed areas.
FABRtC UPHOLSTERY should be brushed
or vacuumed regularly. Fabric can be cleaned
with MoPar Spot Remover and Fabric Cleaner or mild soap. For spots or stains, try cold
water, then warm water. Follow with MoPar Spot Remover and Fabric Cleaner. CAUTION:
If
you use a volatile· type cleaner to remove
spots from foam rubber cushions, DO NOT
SATURATE CUSHIONS WIT H CLEANING
SOL VENT . • . instead wet a cloth with
cleaner, wring it almost dry and rub outward
from the center of the spot GASOLINE IS
DANGEROUS -DO NOT USE AS A
CLEANING AGENT-it may ignite with brisk rubbing.
VINYL PLASTIC OR LEATHER UPHOL· STERY should be cleaned with MoPar
Multi-Purpose Cleaner or thick mild soap suds in lukewarm water. Apply wet sponge
or clean cloth and wipe off with damp cloth.
Then dry the surface. DO NOT USE volatile
cleaner, or solvents on vinyl or leather upholstery.
HEADLINING (ceiling). It is recommended
that MoPar Vinyl Cleaner with 0-5 additive be used to clean vinyl headlinings. Use
MoPar Upholstery Cleaner for cloth and per­
forated hardboard headlinings.
CARPETING should be cleaned regularly
with vacuum or whisk broom. Remove stains from carpeting with MoPar Spot and fabric
Cleaner or any dependable carpet cleaner.
Wash rubber composition carpets or mat s
with a small mixture of Car Wash Liquid,
Vinyl Cleaner or soapy water.

E) Coolant Level: Have the coolant level checked during each stop at the gasoline station. Add water to bring level to about 11,4' below the bottom of the filler neck. Overfilling will dilute the anti·freeze and also result in coolant loss through the overflow tube. CAUTION: Driving In heavy traffic, at high altitudes, or in very hot weather may build up pressure in the cooling system. When removing the cap place a cloth over the cap, turn left to first stop, allowing steam to escape through overflow tube, then remove cap.
Thermostat Your new car is equipped with 180 degree thermostat for use with perma· nenl-type anti-freeze. If you later prefer an lcohol type anti-freeze use only a 160 degree thormoslat.
Manifold Heal Control Valve_ A cold engine will warm up faster and accelerate more moothly if the valve that controls heat flow In the manifold works freely. It is normal for I d deposits to accumulate in time on the y lve shaft causing it to tighten up'. Manifold II t Control Valve Solvent, available from your dealer, should be applied a t six month lnt Iva Is. Slide shaft in and out and rotate a
, w times to distribute the solvent. Apply only when manifold is cool.
The Carburetor A ir Filter. The special easy to change fire-resistant filter installed in your carburetor should be cleaned and inspected every 6 months and replaced once every two years, to assure good fuel economy. Clean or replace more often when car is driven in dusty or sandy areas. Replace filter if dam­aged. DO NOT wash or oil. Simply remove the metal container, unscrew the wing nut and lift out filter. Clean with compressed air, holding nozzle about two inches from filter.
Fuel Filter. Your new car has a filter in the fuel tank to prevent water and foreign mate­rial from entering the fuel system. There is also a fuel filter in the fuel line at the fuel pump outlet. If this filter is plugged it can limit car speed and cause hard starling. Under normal operating conditions the filter should be changed at 20,000 mile intervals, or every two years.
011 Cap Filler. The cap on the oil filler tube is a combination ventilator and permanent filter. The filter inside the cap should be kept clean to allow clean air to remove combustion product s from the crankcase. To clean the filter wash the entire cap periodically in k ero ­sene and relubricate with SAE 30 engine oil.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Engine operation efficiency depends on cor­rect ignition, carburetor adjustments, and on valve lash where applicable. To obtain best engine performance, Chrysler Corporation recommends that the engine be evaluated every 10,000 miles and tuned, if necessary. Services performed during this evaluation should include the following:
SPARK PLUGS-Remove and inspect each spark plug. Most plugs can be cleaned, adjusted, and reinstalled. Rough idle, hard starling, frequent engine miss at high speeds, or apparent physical deterioration, are indica­tions that the spark plugs should be replaced.
DISTRIBUTOR-Clean and inspect the dis· tributor cap and rotor if required (wash cap in household detergent and water solution). Check breaker points for abnormal pitting. distributor secondary wires and tower caps are clean and connected properly. See that ignition timing is set to vehicle specifications.
CARBURETOR-Remove and clean air filter. Check operation of manifold heat control valve and choke diaphragms, use solvent recommended. Clean crankcase ventilator system. Check and adjust choke fast-idle cam and fuel mixture.
BATTERY-Check specific gravity. Clean and tighten terminals; apply grease to post and terminals. Check circuit voltages.
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ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
FIRST OIL CHANGE. The engine oil in­stalled in your car's engine at time of assem­bly is h igh quality, "For Service MS" oil and
need not be removed until the first scheduled
oil change_ "Break-in" or "Flush-type" oils are no longer required in you r car's advanced­
design engine and m ust be avoided.
WHEN TO ADD OIL It is not unusual for
a new engine to use a certain amount of engine oil during the break-in period. Check
oil level during each stop for gasoline. Add oil only when level on dipstick is al or below
the "ADD OIL" mark.
WHEN TO CHANGE OIL Regul.,. 011 changes .,.e required to provide proper engine operation.
Highway Driving, combined with some short
trip, slower speed operations extends the 38
effectiveness of the engine oil and permits you to change 011 at 4,000 miles Intervals.
Short Trips (less than 10 miles) and slow speeds, such as to the store, school, work
etc. and home again before the engine warms up, causes harmful condensation and sludge formation. This is typical of car operation in
city traffic. Driving under these conditions re­
quires that you change 011 every 3 months regardless of mileage.
Severe Operating Conditions, such as fre­
quent driving on dusty roads, or in sandy geographic areas, or unusually short trip
driving in cold weather may reasonably require 011 changes more frequently than
every three months. Under these conditions, consult and follow the advice of any Author­ized Chrysler Motors Corporation Dealer's
Service Manager.
Shaded area covers region where minimum tem­peratures are consistently below + 10"F. during
winter months.
RE MMENDED ENGINE OIL GRADE
Multigrade Oils: SAE 20W-40 Suitable when temperatures are co nsistently abovl! + 32°F. SAE 10W·30 Suitable year-round for most parts of the United States; may be used where temperatures occasionally drop as low as -10°F . SAE 5W·20 Recommended where minimu m temperatures are consistently below + 10°F . durin g winter months, see map. Low viscosity o ils make en~ine starting easier in cold weather. Modern SAE 5W-20 grade oils may be safely used when minimum temperatures are expected to be consistently below + 10°F. Single Grade Oils. SAE 30 When temperature ranges averag e co nsistently above 32°F . SAE lOW When temperature ranges average between + 32° F . and -10°F .