Intrepid V6-3.2L VIN J (1998)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
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.
API SERVICE GRADE CERTIFIED
Use an engine oil that is API Service Grade Certified. MOPAR provides engine oils that conforms to this service grade.
Figure 3-Temperature/Engine Oil Viscosity-3.2L Engine Only
SAE 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 in the
3.2L engine and SW-30 engine oil in the 2.7L engine. 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. The designation of ENERGY CONSERVING is located on the label of an
engine oil container.
Figure 4-Engine Oil Container Standard Notations
CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION
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.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule.
TO CHANGE ENGINE 0IL
Run engine until achieving normal operating temperature.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn engine off.
2. Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
3. Remove oil fill cap.
4. Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
5. 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.
6. Install drain plug in crankcase.
7. Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified type and amount of engine oil.
8. Install oil fill cap.
9. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
10. Stop engine and inspect oil level.
ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE