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The best time to check the engine oil level is abou t 5
minu tes after a fully warm ed engine has been shu t off, or
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
ChangeEngineOil
Road cond itions as well as you r kind of driving affect the
interval at which you r oil shou ld be changed . Check the
follow ing to determ ine if any apply to you :
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level grou nd will
improve the accuracy of the oil level read ings. Maintain
the oil level betw een the ADD and SAFE markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1 U.S. Quart (0.95L) of oil when the
read ing is at the ADD mark will resu lt in a SAFE read ing
on these engines.
• Day or night tem peratu res are below 32°F (0°C)
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Stop and go driving
• Extensive engine idling
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Driving in dusty cond itions
Short trip driving of less than 10 miles (16.2 km)
CAUTION!
More than 50% of you r driving is at sustained high
speed s during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
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Overfillingorunderfillingthecrankcasewillcause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
yourengine.
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Taxi, Police, or delivery service (commercial service)
Trailer tow ing
Off-road or desert driving
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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