2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 599

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Engine Oil Checking Oil Level Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for further informabe maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at tion. regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change interfully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever occurs first. engine after it has sat overnight. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. 7 CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.