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TSB 09-013-04

Gasoline Engine Oil Quality And Viscosity Grades

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Date: August 6, 2004

Models: 2005 (DR) Ram Truck

2005 (ND) Dakota
2005 (CS) Pacifica
2005 (DR) Ram Truck
2005 (HB) Durango
2005 (JR) Sebring Convertble/Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
2005 (KJ) Liberty
2005 (LX) 300/Magnum
2005 (PL) Neon
2005 (PT) PT Cruiser
2005 (RS) Town & Country/ Caravan/Voyager
2005 (TJ) Wrangler
2005 (WK) Grand Cherokee

NOTE: This information applies to U.S. and Canada markets only.

NOTE: For additional information and vehicles not covered by this Service Bulletin refer to the service information or the Owner Manual.

Discussion:
This bulletin involves the engine oil to be used to service Chrysler Group gasoline engines. This symbol, found on the front of the container, means that the oil quality has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API) (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1 API SYMBOL

Only use API Certified engine oils that meet the requirements of Chryslees Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395 contains requirements, not addressed by API Certification, that provide additional protection for Chrysler Group engines. All Chrysler Group gasoline engines, irrespective of model year, should be serviced with AFII Certified engine oils meeting MS-6395. Chrysler Group Engines are developed, certified and filled with engine oil of the designated viscosity grade, meeting MS-6395, and should be serviced with the correct viscosity grade engine oil. The following table contains the correct viscosity grades for the 2005 model year.

Engine	Oil Type
2.0L SOHC	5W-20
2.0L DOHC	5W-30
2.4L DOHC	5W-30
2.4L Turbo	5W-30
2.7L	5W-20 or 5W-30 Check Oil Cap for proper usage
3.3L	5W-20
3.5L	10W-30
3.7L	5W-30
3.8L	5W-20
4.0L	10W-30
4.7L	5W-30
5.7L	5W-20

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