Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
Engine Oil: Description and Operation
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.
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION
CAUTION: Do not use non-detergent or straight mineral oil when adding or changing crankcase lubricant. Engine failure can result.
API SERVICE GRADE CERTIFIED
Use an engine oil that is API Service Grade Certified. MOPAR provides engine oils that conforms to this service grade.
SAE VISCOSITY
Temperature/Engine Oil Viscosity
An SAE viscosity grade is used to specify the viscosity of engine oil. Use only, engine oils with multiple viscosities such as 5W-30 or 10W-30. These
are specified with a dual SAE viscosity grade which indicates the cold-to-hot temperature viscosity range. Select an engine oil that is best suited to
your particular temperature range and variation.
ENERGY CONSERVING OIL
An Energy Conserving type oil is recommended for gasoline engines. They are designated as either ENERGY CONSERVING or ENERGY
CONSERVING II.
CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION
Engine Oil Container Standard Notations
Standard engine oil identification notations have been adopted to aid in the proper selection of engine oil. The identifying notations are located on the
label of engine oil plastic bottles and the top of engine oil cans.
