2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 368

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils, provided the recommended oil quality requirements are met, and the recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. Materials Added to Engine Oils The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change. Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer's engines have a full-flow type oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters service. MOPAR௡ engine oil filters are a high quality oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and filter and are recommended. oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, Engine Air Cleaner Filter indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintenance intervals. 7