Fluids, lubricants and genuine parts, Engine – Dodge 2008 Nitro User Manual
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant
Mopar
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil (3.7L Engine)
Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting material standard MS-6395
or equivalent.
Engine Oil (4.0L Engine)
Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 engine oil, refer to oil viscosity chart for cor-
rect SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Filter
Mopar
Engine Oil Filter, P/N 5281090 or equivalent.
Spark Plugs 3.7 Liter
ZFR6F-11G (Gap 0.043”)
Spark Plugs 4.0 Liter
ZFR5LP-13G (Gap 0.050”)
Fuel Selection (3.7L Engines)
87 Octane, (R+M)/2 Method
Fuel Selection (4.0L Engines)
87 Octane, (R+M)/2 Method Acceptable, 89 Octane, (R+M)/2 Method Pre-
ferred
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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