oil additives JEEP CHEROKEE 2017 KL / 5.G User Guide

Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are
followed.
Synthetic engine oils which do not have both the engine oil
certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade
number should not be used.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the
engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service sta-
tion or governmental agency for advice on how and where
used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at
every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos-
able oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The
quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only
high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. MOPAR engine oil filters are high quality oil filters
and are recommended.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section for the
proper maintenance intervals.
NOTE:Be sure to follow the “Severe Duty Conditions”
maintenance interval if applicable.8
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 457

NOTE:
•Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, hard starting and
rough idle following start up may be experienced even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline addi-
tive, such as MOPAR Injector Cleanup or Techron may
be used.Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formulated
engine oils. These special requirements are included in
MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting FCA
US Material Standard MS-6395. It is recommended that
engine oils that are API Certified and meet the require-
ments of Material Standard MS-6395 be used. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during exten-
sive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to FCA
US LLC engines.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), an increase in the time it
takes for your engine to start may be experienced, and a
deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations) until
the engine is fully warmed up. These issues may be
improved with the use of seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel.
NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) may
improve engine start time when using E-85 fuel when the
ambient temperature is less than 32°F (0°C).9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 519

Fluid Change.......................... .481
Fluid Level Check .....................479, 480
Fluid Type ............................ .479
Special Additives ........................ .480
Torque Converter ....................... .277
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................42
Auto Up Power Windows .....................96
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........119
Auxiliary Power Outlet ......................119
Battery .............................. .148, 454
Charging System Light ....................148
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................22
Belts, Seat ............................... .253
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .184
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................466
B-Pillar Location .......................... .485
Brake Assist System ........................ .170
Brake Control System, Electronic ................169
Brake Fluid .............................. .478
Brake System ......................... .478, 512
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .512
Fluid Check ........................... .478
Master Cylinder ........................ .478Parking
.............................. .264
Warning Light .......................... .144
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................270
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................68
Bulbs, Light ............................. .255
Camera, Rear ............................ .363
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .521
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. .365, 435
Oil (Engine) ..................... .451, 452, 456
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................476
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................252, 517
Cargo Area Features ....................... .107
Cargo Compartment ....................... .107
Car

go Load Floor ......................... .107
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .107
Car Washes .............................. .506
Cellular Phone ........................... .569
Certification Label ......................... .367
Changing A Flat Tire .....................414, 481
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .164
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............252
Checks, Safety ............................ .252
Child Restraint ........................... .234
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INDEX 599

Exterior Lighting............................63
Exterior Lights ......................... .63, 255
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .457
Air Conditioning ..................... .93, 463
Engine Oil ............................ .457
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .457
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .391
Turn Signal ...................... .66, 161, 255
Flash-To-Pass ..............................66
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ......................... .520
Engine Oil ............................ .519
Fuel Requirements ....................... .518
Maintenance ........................... .520
Replacement Parts ....................... .520
Starting .............................. .519
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .262
Floor Console .............................115
Fluid Capacities ........................... .521
Fluid Leaks .............................. .255Fluid Level Checks
Brake ................................ .478
Engine Oil ............................ .453
Fog Lights ................................65
Folding Rear Seat ...........................47
Forward Collision Warning ....................191
Four Wheel Drive ......................... .284
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .437
Fuel Additives ............................. .516
Clean Air ............................. .515
Ethanol ........................... .515, 518
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .365
Light ................................ .155
Materials Added ........................ .516
Methanol ............................. .515
Tank Capacity .......................... .521
Fuel,

Flexible ............................. .518
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............108, 113
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................365
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .515
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .515
Gear Ranges ............................. .272
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