PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo (2009)
Engine Oil: Description and Operation
ENGINE OIL
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.
When service is required, Chrysler recommends that only Mopar(R) brand parts, lubricants and chemicals be used. Mopar(R) provides the best
engineered products for servicing Chrysler vehicles.
Only lubricants bearing designations defined by the following organization should be used.
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Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
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American Petroleum Institute (API)
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National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
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Association des Constructeurs Europeens d' Automobiles (European Automobile Manufacturers Association) (ACEA)
API CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE SYMBOL
Use an engine oil that is API Certified and Licensed to display the certification mark. MOPAR(R) provides engine oils that meet or exceed, Material
Standard MS-6395 requirement.
SAE VISCOSITY
Engine oils are designed to improve low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. Refer to the engine oil filler cap for the preferred
engine oil viscosity grade for each vehicle. SAE viscosity grades are used to specify the correct viscosity oil for an engine. Use only Multi-Viscosity
oils. These are specified with a dual SAE viscosity grade which indicates the cold (5W) to hot (30) temperature performance range of the oil.
ACEA CATEGORIES
For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for service fill oils, use engine oils that meet the requirements of ACEA A1/B1, A2/B2, or
A3/B3.
CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION
The Engine Oil Certification Mark was developed and trademarked by the API to refer customers to those engine oils preferred by the automobile
manufacturers. This symbol means that the oil has been certified and licensed by the American Petroleum Institute (API). This certification mark will
only be found on the front of the oil containers. Those oils that do not display the "Mark" on the front of the container should not be used.
Chrysler only recommends API Certified engine oils that meet the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting
the specification MS-6395.
SYNTHETIC ENGINE OILS