Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE Operating Information Manual - page 330
CAUTION!
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Your vehicle has been built with improved
fluids that protect the performance and
durability of your vehicle and also allow
extended maintenance intervals. Do not
use chemical flushes in these components
as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a
flush is needed because of component
malfunction, use only the specified fluid for
the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine
oil must be maintained at the correct level.
Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as
every fuel stop. The best time to check the
engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat over-
night. Checking the engine oil level when the
engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground and only when the engine is hot, will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Maintain the oil level between the range mark-
ings on the dipstick. The range markings will
consist of a crosshatch zone that says SAFE or
a crosshatch zone that says MIN at the low end
of the range and MAX at the high end of the
range. Adding one quart of oil when the reading
is at the low end of the indicated range will result
in the oil level at the full end of the indicator
range.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will
cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This
could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook”
for the proper maintenance intervals.
Engine Oil Selection — 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
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine
Oil Identification Symbol
This symbol means
that the oil has been
certified
by
the
American
Petro-
leum Institute (API).
The
manufacturer
only
recommends
API Certified engine
oils.
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