2010 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 372

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, SAE 5W-40 engine oil is preferred for use in all operating temperatures. whichever occurs first. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725 and are approved to MB 229.3 or MB 229.5 (will be listed on the back label of the oil container). The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to "Engine Compartment" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recomThe manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes 5W-40 or equivalent engine oil. are followed. 7 CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Materials Added to Engine Oil Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak detection dyes, to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives.