2011 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 430

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Frequency Of Fluid Change • Rear axle lubricant should be 0.5 in (11 mm) below the Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at bottom edge of the oil fill hole when the vehicle is in a the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of level position. the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the Adding Fluid fluid becomes contaminated with water. Change the fluid Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level immediately if contaminated with water. specified above. Front/Rear Axle Fluid Selection Of Lubricant For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not Use only manufacturer's recommended fluid. Refer to required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be Your Vehicle" for further information. inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further informaProtection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion tion. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geoFluid Level Check graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on • Front axle lubricant should be at the bottom edge of trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly the oil fill hole when the vehicle is in a level position. corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, 7