2008 Dodge Avenger Owner's Manual - Page 328
2008 Dodge Avenger Manual
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326 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of these two. 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 1⁄4 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 (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 Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395 contains additional requirements, developed during extensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to the manufacturer's engines. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395. NOTE: Your engine oil filler cap also describes the correct engine oil to use.