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Selection of engine oil for flexible fuel, Vehicles e-85 and gasoline vehicles – Dodge 2009 Caravan User Manual

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For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat-
ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom-
mended.

When you do switch fuel types, it is recommended that:

• you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling

• you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at

least 5 miles (8 km)

Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.

NOTE:
• Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With

non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, you may experience
hard starting and rough idle following start-up, even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).

• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully

compatible with E–85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPAR௡ Injector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.

Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
E-85 and Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E–85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR௡ engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler LLC engines. Use MOPAR௡ or an equivalent oil
meeting the specification MS-6395.

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