Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (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 Corporation recommends that only Mopar (R) brand parts, lubricants and chemicals be used. Mopar (R) provides the
best engineered products for servicing Chrysler Corporation 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 SERVICE GRADE CERTIFIED
Use an engine oil that is API Certified. MOPAR (R) provides engine oils, that meet or exceed this requirement.
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-20 or 5W-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. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.
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.
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.
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
front label of engine oil plastic bottles and the top of engine oil cans.