STANDARD PROCEDURE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
NOTE: The engine must be HOT when checking oil level.
The best time to check engine oil level is after the engine is at operating temperature. Allow the engine to be shut off for at least 5 minutes before checking oil level.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Remove dipstick (1), and observe oil level. Add oil only when the level is at or below the SAFE mark. If the oil level is in the safe (2) range, do not add oil.
CAUTION: Do not operate engine if the oil level is above the MAX mark on the dipstick. Excessive oil volume can cause oil aeration which can lead to engine failure due to loss of oil pressure or increase in oil temperature.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
WARNING: New or used engine oil can be irritating to the skin. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with engine oil. Contaminants in used engine oil, caused by internal combustion, can be hazardous to your health. Thoroughly wash exposed skin with soap and water. Do not wash skin with gasoline, diesel fuel, thinner, or solvents, health problems can result. Do not pollute, dispose of used engine oil properly. Contact your dealer or government agency for location of collection center in your area.
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - DESCRIPTION).
1. Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
2. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
3. Remove oil fill cap.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Place a suitable oil collecting container under oil pan drain plug (2).
6. Remove oil pan drain plug (2) or and allow oil to drain into collecting container. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug and gasket if damaged.
7. Remove oil filter (1) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL FILTER - REMOVAL).
8. Install oil pan drain plug (2) and tighten drain plug to 28 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).
9. Install new oil filter (1) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL FILTER - INSTALLATION).
10. Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified type and amount of engine oil (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/SPECIFICATIONS - FLUID CAPACITIES) and (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - DESCRIPTION).
11. Install oil fill cap.
12. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
13. Stop engine and inspect oil level.
OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION
All engines are equipped with a high quality full-flow, disposable type oil filter. Replace oil filter with a Mopar® or the equivalent.
USED ENGINE OIL DISPOSAL
Care should be exercised when disposing used engine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle engine. Refer to the WARNING listed above.