2008 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 390
2008 Chrysler Town & Country Manual
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388 STARTING AND OPERATING For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates between E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided. When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that: • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than one-quarter full • you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling • you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a period of at least five minutes Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability during warm up. NOTE: When the ambient temperature is above 90°F (32°C), you may experience hard starting and rough idle following start-up even if the above recommendations are followed. Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) E-85 and Gasoline Vehicles FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formulated engine oils. These special requirements are included in Mopar engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting DaimlerChrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Material Standard MS6395. MS-6395 contains additional requirements, developed during extensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to DaimlerChrysler Corporation engines. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395. Starting The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an