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Lubrication & Maintenance: Specifications Dodge Nitro I

SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentFluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine CoolantMopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine OilUse API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil fill cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil FilterMopar® Engine Oil Filter, P/N 5281090 or equivalent.
Spark PlugsZFR6F-11 (Gap.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection87 Octane, (R+M)/2 Method

Engine

ComponentFluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
Engine CoolantMopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engines) - Non ACEA CatagoriesUse API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available.
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engines) - ACEA CatagoriesFor countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use engine oils meeting the requirements of ACEA C3, and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51. SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available.
Engine Oil - Diesel (without Particulate Filter)Use SAE 0W-40 diesel engine oils confirming to API Quality CI-4 or CJ-4. For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use engine oils meeting the requirements of ACEA C3 and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51.
Engine Oil - Diesel (with Particulate Filter)Use SAE 5W-30 diesel engine oils conforming to API Quality CI-4 or CJ-4. For countries that use the ACEA European Oil Categories for Service Fill Oils, use engine oils meeting the requirements of ACEA C3 (LOW ASH) and approved to MB 229.31 or MB 229.51.
Spark Plugs (3.7 Liter Engine)ZFR6F-11 (Gap.043 in [1.1 mm])
Engine Oil Filter (3.7 Liter Engine)Mopar® 5281090 or equivalent.
Engine Oil Filter (2.8 Liter Diesel Engine)Mopar ® Oil Filter (P/N 5003558AA)
Fuel Selection (3.7 Liter Engine)91 Octane
Fuel Selection (Diesel Engine)50 Cetane or higher (Less than 15 ppm Sulfur).

Engine - Export

ComponentFluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic TransmissionMopar® ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual TransmissionMopar® Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-9224)
Transfer CaseMopar® ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder/Manual Transmission Clutch SystemMopar® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, 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.
Power Steering ReservoirMopar® ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Chassis

U.S.Metric
Front Axle
186 FIA (Model 30)SAE 80W-90 Multipurpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent.2.6 Pints1.24 Liters
Rear Axle
8 1/4SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.4.4 Pints2.08 Liters

Axles

U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.7/4.0 Liter Engine19.5 Gallons73.8 Liters
2.8 Liter Diesel Engine18.5 Gallons70 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified Engine Oil)5 Quarts4.7 Liters
4.0 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified Engine Oil)5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
2.8 Liter Diesel Engine7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.7 Liter Engine (Mopar ® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula)14 Quarts13.2 Liters
4.0 Liter Engine (Mopar ® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula)14 Quarts13.2 Liters
2.8 Liter Diesel Engine (Mopar ® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent).11.8 Quarts11.1 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Power steering fluid capacities are dependent on engine/chassis options as well as steering gear/cooler options. Depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or use of an auxiliary cooler, these capacities may vary. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
All Models1.12 Pounds0.510 Kilograms
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Service Fill - NAG110.6 Pints5.0 Liters
Overhaul - NAG116.3 Pints<7.7 Liters<
Service Fill - 42RLE8.0 Pints3.8 Liters
O-haul Fill - 42RLE17.6 Pints<8.3 Liters<
<--Dry fill capacity depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or use of an auxiliary cooler, these figures may vary.
TRANSFER CASE
MP1522 (Approximate dry fill or fill to bottom edge of the fill plug hole.)3.80 Pints1.80 Liters
MP3022 (Approximate dry fill or fill to bottom edge of the fill plug hole.)4.01 Pints1.90 Liters
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NSG370 (Approximate dry fill or fill to bottom edge of the fill plug hole.)3.17 Pints1.5 Liters
*Nominal refill capacities are shown. A variation may be observed from vehicle to vehicle due to manufacturing tolerance and refill procedure.

Capacities