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3.7-liter engine

Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. If SAE 5W-
20 engine oil is not available, use SAE
10W-30 10W-40 5W-40 engine oil.

The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.

5W-20

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

–20

50

40

30

20

10

0

–10

–20

–30

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Inspecting Engine Oil Level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level

surface.

2. Warm up the engine to normal

operating temperature.

3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes

for the oil to return to the oil pan.

4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and

reinsert it fully.

Full

Low

OK

2.5-liter engine

3.7-liter engine

Full

Low

5.

2.5-liter engine

Pull it out again and examine the level.
It's OK between Low and Full.
But if it's near or below Low, add
enough oil to bring the level to Full.

3.7-liter engine

Pull it out again and examine the level.
It's OK between Low and Full. But if
it's below Low, add oil to raise the
level within the hatching zone.

CAUTION

Don't add engine oil over Full. This
may cause engine damage.

6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is

positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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  • 3.7-liter engine Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
  • 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
  • 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
  • 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
  • 4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
  • 2.5-liter engine 3.
  • 5. 2.
  • 3.7-liter engine Pull it out again and examine the level.
  • 6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.

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