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Dodge Nitro 4WD V6-4.0L (2007)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 4 of 5)

Make
Dodge
Model
Nitro 4WD
Engine
V6-4.0L
Year
2007
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 5
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Engine Oil: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE

Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule. 

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.

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.   Open hood, remove engine oil fill cap.

4.   Raise vehicle on hoist.
5.   Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
6.   Remove oil pan 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 (2).
8.   Install drain plug in crankcase. Torque oil pan drain plug to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

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