2014 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 125

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 123 conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to A long break-in period is not required for the engine and "Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vedrivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. hicle". Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or CAUTION! 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the in the engine or damage may result. limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its mental and should be avoided. first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS 2