Change Engine Oil
Road conditions as well as your kind of driving affect the
interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the
following to determine if any apply to you:
•
Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C)
•
Stop and go driving
•
Extensive engine idling
•
Driving in dusty conditions
•
Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km)
•
More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
•
Trailer towing
•
Taxi, Police, or delivery service (Commercial Service)
•
Off road or desert operation
•
If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
If ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever
comes first, and follow the maintenance recommenda-
tions in “Maintenance Schedule B.”
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
every 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Selection — Gasoline Engines
For best performance and maximum protection for all
engines under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer-
tified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler
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