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Jeep 2008 Commander User Manual

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CAUTION!

Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.

Change Engine Oil
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for recommended
engine oil change intervals.

Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection for all
engines under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API
Certified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler
Material Standard MS-6395.

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol

This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.

Engine Oil Viscosity (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L Engines)
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. The engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle. For information on engine oil filler cap
location, refer to the “Engine Compartment” illustration
in this section.

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE