recommended oil DODGE SPRINTER 2008 2.G Owners Manual

401 Operation
Tires and wheels
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Rotate tires before the characteristic
tire wear pattern becomes visible (shoul-
der wear on front tires and tread center
wear on rear tires).
The reasons for any rapid or unusual
wear should be corrected prior to rota-
tion being performed.
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner
side of the wheels/tires, during each ro-
tation. Check for and ensure proper tire infla-
tion pressure, refer to "Recommended
tire inflation pressure" (
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page 361).
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CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with the
tire pressure monitor*, each wheel
has an electronic component.
Tire mounting tools should not be ap-
plied in the area of the valve, as this
could damage the electronic compo-
nents.
Have the tires changed only at an
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
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In order to avoid loosing a wheel and in or-
der to reduce the risk of fatal or serious
injuries or vehicle damage, please follow
these safety instructions:Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Continued
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416 OperationCleaning and care of the vehicle
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\3 Cleaning and care of the vehicleRegular and proper care will help to
maintain the value of your vehicle. The
best way to protect your vehicle from
harmful environmental influences is to
wash it and use protective treatments
regularly.Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas af-
fected by corrosion and damage caused
by neglect or inadequate care cannot al-
ways be completely remedied. In such
cases, visit an authorized Sprinter Deal-
er.
Repair damage caused by loose chip-
pings and remove the following sub-
stances immediately:
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Insect remains
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Bird droppings
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Tree resin
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Oils and grease
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Fuel
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Tar stainsWash the vehicle more frequently in win-
ter to remove salt residue.
iIt is recommended that you use
Mopar care products. These have
been specially adapted to Sprinter
vehicles and are state of the art.
Mopar care products are available
from any authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Warning
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Always follow the instructions for using
the care products.
Always keep care products sealed and out
of the reach of children.
Do not use fuel as a cleaning agent. Fuel
is flammable and constitutes a health haz-
ard.
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