Dodge 18681 Viper - Manual (Page 150)

• Trailer towing
• Off-road or desert driving
• If equipped for and operating with E–85 (ethanol) fuel
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
every 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first and follow the maintenance recommenda-
tions in Schedule A.
CAUTION!
Overfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration and
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, select only engine oils that
meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification
and SAE viscosity standards.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol on the front of an oil
container means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API) to meet
all the lubrication requirements
specified by the manufacturer.
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