2008 Dodge Avenger Owner's Manual - Page 429

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 427 M oil if it has been six months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first. Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under "Oil Change Required" under "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in Section 4 or under "Odometer/Trip Odometer" under "Instrument Cluster Descriptions" in Section 4. At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the SAFE or MIN mark. A I N T E N A N C E • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if S C required. Once a Month H E D • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or U L damage. E • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals S as required. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering, and automatic transaxle, and add fluid as needed. 8