MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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 MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the read ing is at
the MIN mark will resu lt in a MAX read ing on these
engines.
• Day and 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 s of less than 10 miles (16 km).
CAUTIO N!
More than 50% of you r driving is at sustained high
speed s during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Overfillin g the cran kcase as indicated by an oil level
above the “Max” mark on the engin e oil dipstick will
cause oil aeration , which can lead to loss of oil
pressu re and an increase in oil tem peratu re. This
could damage you r engin e.
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Trailer tow ing.
Taxi, Police or delivery service (commercial service).
Off-Road or desert operation.
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If equipped for and operatin g with E-85 (eth anol)
fuel.
Change Engin e Oil
Road cond itions and you r kind of driving affects the
interval at which you r oil shou ld be changed . Check the
follow ing list to decide if any apply to you .
NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change you r
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months,
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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