Chrysler Journey User Manual page 232

Change Engine Oil – Gasoline Engines
Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" in Sec-
tion 8 for the proper maintenance intervals.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or
six months, whichever comes first.
Change Engine Oil – 2.0L Diesel Engine
The oil change indicator system will remind you
that it is time to take your vehicle in for sched-
uled maintenance. Refer to the "Maintenance
Schedule" in Section 8 for information on this
system.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or
2 years, whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection (Gasoline Engines) –
Non ACEA Categories
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 require-
ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
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American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine
Oil Identification Symbol
This symbol means
that the oil has
been certified by
the American Pe-
troleum
(API). The manu-
facturer only rec-
ommends API Cer-
tified 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.
Engine Oil Selection (Gasoline Engines) –
ACEA Categories
For countries that use the ACEA European Oil
Categories for Service Fill Oils, use engine oils
that meet the requirements of ACEA C3, and
that are approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51.
Engine Oil Selection – 2.0L Diesel Engine
For best performance and maximum protection
under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer recommends only Synthetic Die-
Institute sel engine oils conforming to the most current
version of ACEA C3, that are approved to VW
507.00.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) –
Gasoline Engines
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all
operating temperatures. This engine oil im-
proves low temperature starting and vehicle
fuel economy.
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 the "Engine Compartment" in this sec-
tion.
NOTE:
SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB
229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE
5W-20 engine oil is not available.