Engine Oil - Jeep 2014 Cherokee Owner's Manual

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600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine Oil

Checking Oil Level

To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must

be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at

regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to

check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a

fully warmed up engine is shut off.

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will

improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always

maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the

dipstick. Adding 1 quart (0.9 L) of oil when the reading is

at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at

the top of the safe zone on these engines.

Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause

aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage

your engine.

Change Engine Oil

The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is

time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.

Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for further informa-

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter-

vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,

whichever occurs first.

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