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
09-015-04 ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY GRADES FOR 5.7L MULTIPLE DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS)
Date: 11/04/04
Model year(s): 2005
Description: Vehicles with the 5.7L Multiple Displacement System (MDS) must use SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper operation of the Multiple Displacement System(MDS).
NOTE: This information applies to U.S. and Canada markets only.
NOTE: For additional information refer to the service information or the Owner
09-013-04 GASOLINE ENGINE OIL QUALITY AND VISCOSITY GRADES
Date: 08/06/04
Model year(s): 2005
Description: NOTE: This information applies to U.S. and Canada markets only. 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.
Details: Only use API Certified engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler's 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 API 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.
3.7L 5W30 NOT 5W-40 like someone posted
4.7L 5W30 NOT 5W-40 like someone posted
5.7L 5W20
TROPARTIC Oils DO meet Chrysler specs
http://www.phillips66lubricants.com...6-7EA69CB96CED/0/66_TropArtic_SynBlend_MO.pdf
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