Avenger V6-2.7L (2008)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
Engine Oil and Filter Change
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
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.
Change engine oil and filter at mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule. See:
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
2. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
3. Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands. See:
4. Remove oil fill cap.
5. Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
6. Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug
and gasket if damaged.
7. Remove oil filter. See: Filters/Oil Filter/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
8. Install drain plug in crankcase.
9. Install new oil filter. See: Filters/Oil Filter/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Installation
10. Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified type and amount of engine oil,.
11. Install oil fill cap.
12. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
13. Stop engine and inspect oil level.
OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION
All engines are equipped with a high quality full-flow, disposable type oil filter. When replacing oil filter, use a Mopar(R) filter or equivalent.
USED ENGINE OIL DISPOSAL
Care should be exercised when disposing used engine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle engine. Refer to the WARNING listed above.
