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Starting, Selection of engine oil for flexible fuel, Vehicles (e-85) and gasoline vehicles – Dodge 2008 Durango User Manual

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For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be-
tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided.
When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that

• you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less

than 1/4 full

• you do not add less than 5 gallons when refueling
• you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for

a period of at least 5 minutes

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

NOTE:

When the ambient temperature is above 90°F,

you may experience hard starting and rough idle follow-
ing start up even if the above recommendations are
followed.

Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles

FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in Mopar

௡ engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting

DaimlerChrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufac-
turer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified
and meet the requirements of Material Standard MS-
6395. MS-6395 contains additional requirements, devel-
oped during extensive fleet testing, to provide additional
protection to DaimlerChrysler Corporation engines. Use
Mopar

௡ or an equivalent oil meeting the specification

MS-6395.

Starting

The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F (-18 C). In the
range of 0 F (-18 C) to 32 F (0 C), you may experience an

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