2012 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 426

424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has Change Engine Oil been certified by the American The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Petroleum Institute (API). The time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. manufacturer only recommends Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for further information. API Certified engine oils. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, whichever occurs first.