Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Manual — part 1552
OIL
DESCRIPTION
For engine oil type and capacity (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - DESCRIPTION -
ENGINE OIL)
STANDARD PROCEDURE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
The best time to check engine oil level (2) is after the
engine has sat overnight, or if the engine has been
running, allow the engine to be shut off for at least 5
minutes before checking oil level.
Checking the oil (2) while the vehicle is on level
ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level read-
ing. Add oil (1) only when the level is at, or below, the
ADD mark on the indicator (2).
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals described in the Maintenance Schedule. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - DESCRIPTION)
WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL. CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY INTER-
NAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED SKIN WITH
SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR SOLVENTS,
HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL PROPERLY. CON-
TACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION CENTER IN YOUR
AREA.
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Run engine until achieving normal operating tem-
perature.
2. Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn
engine off.
3. Open hood, remove engine oil fill cap (1).
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase drain.
6. Remove oil pan drain plug from crankcase and
allow oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug
threads for stretching or other damage. Replace
drain plug and gasket if damaged.
7. Remove oil filter (3).
8. Install drain plug in crankcase. Torque oil pan drain
plug to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).
9. Install new oil filter (3).
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10. Lower vehicle.
11. Fill crankcase (1) with specified amount and type
of engine oil. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTE-
NANCE/FLUID
TYPES
-
DESCRIPTION
-
ENGINE OIL) (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAIN-
TENANCE - SPECIFICATIONS)
12. Install oil fill cap (1).
13. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
14. Stop engine and inspect oil level (2).
OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION
All engines are equipped with a high quality full-flow, disposable type oil filter. When replacing oil filter, use a
Mopar
T
filter or equivalent.
USED ENGINE OIL DISPOSAL
Care should be exercised when disposing used engine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle engine. Refer to
the WARNING above.
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COOLER-ENGINE OIL
DESCRIPTION
The engine oil cooler is a oil-to-coolant type and is
mounted between the oil filter and the oil pan.
OPERATION
Engine oil travels from the oil cooler and into the oil filter. Engine oil then exits the filter into the main gallery. Engine
coolant flows into the cooler from the heater return tube and exits into the water inlet tube.
REMOVAL
1. Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Disconnect coolant hoses (2) from oil cooler (1).
4. Remove oil filter (3).
5. Remove oil cooler attaching fastener from center of
oil cooler (1).
6. Remove oil cooler (1).
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