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Vehicle Quick Reference: Specifications Dodge Caliber I

ComponentFluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine CoolantMopar ® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile (5 Year/161,000 km) Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine OilUse API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil FilterMopar ® 04884900AB or equivalent.
Spark PlugsRefer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine compartment.
Fuel Selection87 Octane (R + M)/2 DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or E85 Ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system components. Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Methanol.

ENGINE

ComponentFluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant - Gasoline EnginesMopar ® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile (5 Year/160,000 km) Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Coolant - Diesel EngineGlysantin G 30-91.
Engine Oil - GasolineFor best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, use SAE 5W-30 engine oils that meet the requirements of MB 229.31/MB229.51. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil approved to MB 229.31/MB229.51.
Engine Oil - DieselDiesel Engine (Use Synthetic: ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, or A3/B4/C3; SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-40, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 15W-40 Engine Oil.)
Engine Oil Filter - Gasoline EnginesMopar ® 04884900AB or equivalent.
Engine Oil Filter - Diesel EngineMopar® 04884700AA
Spark PlugsRefer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine compartment.
Fuel Selection - Gasoline Engines91 Research Octane Number (RON)
Fuel Selection - Diesel EnginesEuropean low sulfur diesel. Cetane: 50 minimum, Sulfur 50 ppm maximum. (intermittent use of up to 350 ppm sulfur fuel can be tolerated, but emissions performance will degrade)

ENGINE - EXPORT

ComponentFluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Automatic Transaxle FluidMopar ® CVTF + 4
Manual Transaxle FluidMopar ® ATF+4 MS9602
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA)Mopar ® Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non-synthetic product.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)Mopar ® Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non-synthetic product.
Brake Master CylinderMopar ® 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 ReservoirMopar ® Power Steering Fluid +4 or Mopar ® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

CHASSIS

DESCRIPTIONU.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)13.5 Gallons51.0 Liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
All Gasoline Engines (Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil.)4.5 Quarts4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles (5 Year/161,000 km) Formula, or equivalent.7.2 Quarts6.8 Liters
Automatic Transmission Fluid with filter and fluid only14.8 Pints7.0 Liters
Automatic Transmission Fluid with transmission overhaul17.1 Pints8.1 Liters
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA)16.9 oz. or fill to bottom of fill plug500 ml or fill to bottom of fill plug
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)15.2 oz. or fill to bottom of fill plug450 ml or fill to bottom of fill plug
Manual Transaxle Fluid2.5-2.8 Quarts2.4-2.7 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

CAPACITIES

DESCRIPTIONU.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)13.5 Gallons51.0 Liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
All Gasoline Engines (Use MB 229.31/MB229.51; SAE 5W-30)4.5 Quarts4.26 Liters
Diesel Engine (Use Synthetic ACEA A3/B4 or A3/B4/C3; SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-40, SAE 10W-40, or SAE 15W-40, Engine oil.)4.2 Quarts4.0 Liters
Cooling System *
All Gasoline Engines use Mopar ® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles (5 Year/160,000 km) Formula, or equivalent.7.2 Quarts6.8 Liters
All Diesel Engines use Glysantin G 30-91 coolant.8.5 Quarts8.0 Liters
Automatic Transmission Fluid with filter and fluid only14.8 Pints7.0 Liters
Automatic Transmission Fluid with transmission overhaul17.1 Pints8.1 Liters
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA)16.9 oz. or fill to bottom of fill plug500 ml or fill to bottom of fill plug
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)15.2 oz. or fill to bottom of fill plug450 ml or fill to bottom of fill plug
Manual Transaxle Fluid2.5-2.8 Quarts2.4-2.7 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

CAPACITIES - EXPORT

SPECIFICATIONS

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