Engine Oil

ENGINE OIL SELECTION
For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacture only recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requirements of Daimler Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395. American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol. This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The manufacture only recommends API Certified engine oils that meet the requirements of Daimler Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.

ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY (SAE GRADE)
SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred for use in 3.5L Engines within the operating temperatures shown in the engine oil viscosity chart. SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil is allowed for use in the 3.5L Engine during cold weather only to improve cold weather starting. The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. In areas where these grades are not generally available, higher SAE grades may be used. Lubricants which have both an SAE grade number and the API Certification Symbol or ACEA category shown on the container should be used. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number should not be used.

SYNTHETIC ENGINE OILS
You may use synthetic engine oils provided that the recommended oil quality requirements are met and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed.

MATERIALS ADDED TO ENGINE OIL
The manufacture strongly recommends against the addition 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 dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.