2005 Dodge Neon Owner Manual - Page 171

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 171 • Driving in dusty conditions • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km) • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C) • Trailer towing • Taxi, Police, or delivery service (commercial service) • Off-road or desert operation • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule "B" of the ЉMaintenance SchedulesЉ section of this manual. If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule ЉAЉ of the ЉMaintenance SchedulesЉ section of this manual. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first. Oil Filler Cap Location Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. 7