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Dodge Journey AWD V6-3.5L (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Dodge
Model
Journey AWD
Engine
V6-3.5L
Year
2009
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 3
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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 (20, 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

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