2012 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 428

426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- station, or governmental agency for advice on how and fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. ber should not be used. 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. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change. Engine Oil Filter Selection All of this manufacturer's engines have a full-flow type Materials Added To Engine Oils disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replaceDo not add any supplemental materials, other than leak ment. The quality of replacement filters varies considerdetection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an ably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure engineered product and it's performance may be im- most efficient service. MOPAR௡ engine oil filters are high paired by supplemental additives. quality oil filters and are recommended. Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service