Selection of engine oil for flexible fuel, Vehicles (e-85) and gasoline vehicles – Dodge 2011 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat-
ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom-
mended.

When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:

• you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling
• you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at

least 5 miles (8 km)

Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard

starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability

during warm up.
NOTE:
• Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With

non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, you may experience

hard starting and rough idle following start up even if

the above recommendations are followed, especially

when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).

• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully

compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your

engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be

caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline

additive, such as MOPAR௡ Injector Cleanup or

Techron may be used.

Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-

lated engine oils. These special requirements are included

in MOPAR௡ engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting

Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only

recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet

the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395

contains additional requirements, developed during ex-

tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to

Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR௡ or an

equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.

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