Engine Oil Change

Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
2. Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.










3. Remove oil fill cap.
4. Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
5. Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug and gasket if damaged.
6. Install drain plug in crankcase.
7. Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified type and amount of engine oil.
8. Install oil fill cap.
9. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
10. Stop engine and inspect oil level.

ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE

Filter Specification
All engines are equipped with a high quality-full flow, disposable type oil filter. Chrysler Corporation recommends a Mopar (R) or equivalent oil filter be used.

Oil Filter Removal
Refer to Engine Lubrication; Oil Filter; Service and Repair.

USED ENGINE OIL DISPOSAL
Care should be exercised when disposing used engine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle engine. Refer to the WARNING listed above.