LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
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CHASSIS AND BODY .................... 15
DRIVETRAIN ........................... 13
ENGINE ................................ 7
GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
INDEX
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Classification of Lubricants .................. 1
Fluid Capacities .......................... 2
Fuel Usage .............................. 1
Hoisting Recommendations .................. 4
Introduction .............................. 1
Jump Starting Procedure .................... 4
Parts and Lubricant Recommendations ......... 1
Parts Requiring No Lubrication ............... 2
Severe Service ........................... 1
Towing Recommendations ................... 5
INTRODUCTION
Chrysler Corporation has compiled recommended
lubrication and maintenance schedules and proce-
dures to help reduce premature wear or failure over
a broad range of operating conditions. When select-
ing the proper maintenance schedule, the climate
and operating conditions must be considered. A vehi-
cle subjected to severe usage requires more frequent
service than a vehicle used for general transporta-
tion.
PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
When service is required, Chrysler Corporation rec-
ommends that only Mopart brand parts, lubricants
and chemicals be used. Mopar provides the best en-
gineered products for servicing Chrysler Corporation
vehicles.
SEVERE SERVICE
If a vehicle is operated under any of the following
conditions, it is considered severe service.
• Extremely dusty areas.
• 50% or more of vehicle operation in 32°C (90°F) or
higher temperatures.
• Prolonged idling (such as, vehicle operation in stop
and go traffic).
• Frequent short running periods. Not allowing en-
gine to warm to operating temperatures.
• Police or taxi usage.
FUEL USAGE
All Chrysler Corporation engines require the use of
unleaded fuel to reduce exhaust emissions. See En-
gine section of this group and Group 14, Fuel for fuel
recommendations.
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS
Only lubricants that are endorsed by the following
organization should be used to service a Chrysler
Corporation vehicle.
• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
• American Petroleum Institute (API)
• National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
ENGINE OIL
SAE GRADE RATING INDICATES ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY
• SAE 30 = single grade engine oil.
• SAE 5W-30 = multiple grade engine oil.
API QUALITY CLASSIFICATION.
• SG service engine oil is a high quality crankcase
lubricant designed for use in all naturally aspirated
engines.
• SG/CD service engine oil is a high performance
crankcase lubricant designed for use in all gasoline
or diesel engines.
GEAR LUBRICANTS
SAE ratings also apply to multiple grade gear lu-
bricants. In addition, API classification defines the
lubricants usage.
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