Dealer Service; Engine Oil - Dodge Durango SRT 2018 Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
• It is essential when replacing the cables on
the battery that the positive cable is at-
tached to the positive post and the nega-
tive cable is attached to the negative post.
Battery posts are marked positive (+) and
negative (-) and are identified on the bat-
tery case. Cable clamps should be tight on
the terminal posts and free of corrosion.
• If a "fast charger" is used while the battery
is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle
battery cables before connecting the char-
ger to the battery. Do not use a "fast
charger" to provide starting voltage.

DEALER SERVICE

Your authorized dealer has the qualified service
personnel, special tools, and equipment to per-
form all service operations in an expert manner.
Service Manuals are available which include
detailed service information for your vehicle.
Refer to these Service Manuals before attempt-
ing any procedure yourself.
NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems may void your warranty and could
result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Only do service work
for which you have the knowledge and the
proper equipment. If you have any doubt
about your ability to perform a service job,
take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

Engine Oil

Change Engine Oil — Gasoline Engine
Refer to the "Service and Warranty Handbook"
for the proper maintenance intervals.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine
Oil Identification Symbol
This
means that the oil
has been certified
by the American
Petroleum Institute
(API). The manu-
facturer only rec-
ommends API Cer-
tified engine oils.
This symbol certi-
fies 0W-20, 5W-20,
0W-30, 5W-30 and 10W-30 engine oils.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine
oil as the chemicals can damage your en-
gine. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection
under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer only recommends engine oils that
are API Certified and meet the requirements of
FCA Material Standard MS-6395. For countries
that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for
Service Fill Oils, use engine oils that meet the
requirements of ACEA A1/B1, and that are ap-
proved to FCA Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Viscosity
symbol
Use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-40 engine or
equivalent Mopar oil meeting the FCA Material
Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating
temperatures.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recom-
mended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For
information on engine oil filler cap location, refer
to "Engine Compartment" in this section for
further information.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the
recommended oil quality requirements are met,
and the recommended maintenance intervals
for oil and filter changes are followed.
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