2013 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 611

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for further informaChecking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will tion. improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change interthe oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at whichever occurs first. the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines. 7