2012 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT - Page 460

458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Checking Oil Level time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for further information. be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the whichever occurs first. engine after it has sat overnight. Engine Oil Selection Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will For best performance and maximum protection under all improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only the oil level in the "SAFE" range. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the oil when the reading is at the bottom of the "SAFE" range American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or will result in an oil level at the top of the "SAFE" range SM/CF. on these engines. The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic CAUTION! SAE 0W-40 engine oil or equivalent. Engine Oil Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.