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
q
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.
The level is normal if it is between
Low and Full.
If it is 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.
The level is normal if it is between
Low and Full. If it is below Low, add
oil to raise the level within the hatching
zone.
CAUTION
Do not 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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