LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCECONTENTSpage pageCHASSIS AND BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15DRIVETRAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1JUMP STARTING, HOISTING AND TOWING . . . 5MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2GENERAL INFORMATIONPARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONSWhen service is required, Chrysler Corporation rec-ommends that only Mopart brand parts, lubricantsand chemicals be used. Mopar provides the best engi-neered products for servicing Chrysler Corporationvehicles.SEVERE SERVICEIf a vehicle is operated under any of the followingconditions, it is considered severe service.• Extremely dusty areas.• 50% or more of vehicle operation in 32°C (90°F) orhigher temperatures.• Prolonged idling (such as, vehicle operation in stopand go traffic).• Frequent short running periods. Not allowing en-gine to warm to operating temperatures.• Police or taxi usage.FUEL USAGEAll Chrysler Corporation engines require the use ofunleaded fuel to reduce exhaust emissions. See En-gine section of this group and Group 14, Fuel for fuelrecommendations.CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTSOnly lubricants that are endorsed by the followingorganization should be used to service a ChryslerCorporation vehicle.• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)• American Petroleum Institute (API)• National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)ENGINE OILSAE GRADE RATING INDICATES ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY• SAE 30 = single grade engine oil.• SAE 5W-30 = multiple grade engine oil.API QUALITY CLASSIFICATION.• SG service engine oil is a high quality crankcaselubricant designed for use in all naturally aspiratedengines.• SG/CD service engine oil is a high performancecrankcase lubricant designed for use in all gasoline ordiesel engines.GEAR LUBRICANTSSAE ratings also apply to multiple grade gear lubri-cants. In addition, API classification defines the lubri-cants usage.LUBRICANTS AND GREASESLubricating grease is rated for quality and usage bythe NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI sym-bol on the label.At the bottom NLGI symbol is the usage and qual-ity identification letters. Wheel bearing lubricant isidentified by the letter ‘‘G’’. Chassis lubricant is iden-tified by the letter ‘‘L’’. The letter following the usageletter indicates the quality of the lubricant. The fol-lowing symbols indicate the highest quality.PARTS REQUIRING NO LUBRICATIONMany components on a Chrysler Corporation ve-hicle require no periodic maintenance. Some compo-nents are sealed and permanently lubricated. Rubberbushings can deteriorate or limit damping ability iflubricated. The following list of components requireno lubrication:NLGI SYMBOLLUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 - 1