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Fluid - Capacities & Recommended: Specifications: Specifications

ENGINE

Component  Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts 
Engine Coolant Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Filter Non Turbo-Mopar 4105409AB or equiv.
Turbo-Mopar 4781452BB or equiv.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine compartment.
Fuel Selection 91 Octane for High Output 2.4L Turbo and 87 Octane for 2.4L Standard Turbo and 2.4L Standard Non Turbo Engines.
ENGINE - EXPORT

Component  Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts 
Engine Coolant Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil - Gasoline (Non ACEA Categories) For best performance and maximum protection 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. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395. These Certified Oils exhibit the American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Certification Symbol on the front of the oil container. This symbol means that the oil has been tested, certified and licensed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to meet the oil standards required by the manufacturers.
Engine Oil - Gasoline (ACEA Categories) For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use engine oils that meet the requirements of ACEA A1/B1, A2/B2 or A3/B3.
Engine Oil - Diesel Use only Diesel Engine Oils conforming to API (American Petroleum Institute) Quality CH-4 or CI-4. For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use engine oils that meet the requirements of ACEA B3 or B4.
Oil Filter 1.6 Liter and 2.4 Liter Non-Turbo Engines Mopar 4105409AB or equiv.
Oil Filter 2.2 Liter Engines Mopar or equiv.
Oil Filter 2.4 Liter Turbo Engines Mopar 04781452BB or equiv.
Spark Plugs Contact your local dealer.
Fuel Selection 95 Research Octane for 1.6 and 2.4 Liter Engines, 97 Research Octane for 2.4L Turbocharged Engines and 50 Cetane for 2.2 Liter Diesel Engines.
CAUTION: Bio-diesel formulations are not approved for use and may result in damage to the fuel system.
Fuel Filter Diesel Engines Mopar 05080825AA
CHASSIS

Component  Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. 
Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopar® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Fluid. Mopar® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder Mopar® DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids or equivalent.
Power Steering Reservoir Mopar® Power Steering Fluid +4 or Mopar® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
CAPACITIES

DESCRIPTION  U.S.  Metric 
Fuel (Approximate)  15 Gallons 56.7 Liters
Engine Oil-With Filter 
2.4 Liter Engines (Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil. 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
Cooling System * 
2.4 Liter Engines (Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula), or equivalent. 6.5 qts 6.2 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
CAPACITIES - EXPORT

DESCRIPTION  Metric  U.S. 
Fuel (Approximate)  56.7 Liters 15.0 Gallons
Engine Oil 
2.4 Liter Engines (ACEA A1/B1, A3/B4 or A3/B3) 4.7 Liters 5.0 qts
1.6 Liter Engines (ACEA A1/B1, A3/B4 or A3/B3) 4.3 Liters 4.5 qts
2.2 Liter Diesel Engine (10W-40,API CH-4 or ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4) 7.0 Liters 7.4 Liters
Cooling System * 
2.4 Liter Engine (Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 6.2 Liters 6.5 qts
1.6 Liter Engine (Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 6.2 Liters 6.5 qts
2.2 Liter Diesel Engines 9.0 Liters 9.5 qts
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.