2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 367

366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, whichever occurs first. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil starting and vehicle fuel economy. Identification Symbol The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended This symbol means that the oil has engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on been certified by the American engine oil filler cap location, refer to "Engine CompartPetroleum Institute (API). The ment" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further informamanufacturer only recommends tion. API Certified engine oils. Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number should not be used.