Pressure Washing; Vehicle Maintenance; Engine Oil - Jeep COMPASS User Manual

328 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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RESSURE ASHING
Cleaning the engine compartment with a high
pressure washer is not recommended.
CAUTION!
Precautions have been taken to safeguard all
parts and connections however, the pres-
sures generated by these machines is such
that complete protection against water
ingress cannot be guaranteed.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

An authorized dealer has the qualified service
personnel, special tools, and equipment to
perform 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
attempting 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.
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NGINE IL
Engine Oil Selection — Gasoline Engine
For engine oil selection Ú page 384.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine
Oil Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends API
Certified engine oils.
This symbol certifies 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 engine.
Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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.