Lubricating grease is rated for quality and usage by
the NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI sym-
bol on the label. At the bottom NLGI symbol is the
usage and quality identification letters. Wheel bearing
lubricant is identified by the letter “G”. Chassis lubri-
cant is identified by the latter “L”. The letter following
the usage letter indicates the quality of the lubricant.
The associated symbols indicate the highest quality.

When service is required, DaimlerChrysler Corporation
recommends that only Mopar

brand parts, lubricants

and chemicals be used. Mopar provides the best engi-
neered products for servicing DaimlerChrysler Corpo-
ration vehicles.

FLUID TYPES

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION - ENGINE OIL AND LUBRICANTS

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.

When service is required, DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends that only Mopar

brand parts, lubricants and

chemicals be used. Mopar

provides the best engineered products for servicing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehi-

cles.

Only lubricants bearing designations defined by the following organization should be used.

•

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

•

American Petroleum Institute (API)

•

National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)

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Use synthetic engine oils, approved to MB 229.3 or
MB 229.5, such as Mopar part number 05127394AA.
Synthetic SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
approved to API SL and/or GF-3 may be substituted.
The FSS mat not alert for an oil change at the proper
interval if an unapproved product is used; engine dam-
age and reduced engine life may result.

ENERGY CONSERVING OIL

An Energy Conserving type oil is recommended for gasoline engines. The designation of ENERGY CONSERVING
is located on the label of an engine oil container.

LUBRICANTS AND GREASES

Lubricating grease is rated for quality and usage by the NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI symbol on the
label. At the bottom of the NLGI symbol is the usage and quality identification letters. Wheel bearing lubricant is
identified by the letter “G”. Chassis lubricant is identified by the letter “L”. The letter following the usage letter indi-
cates the quality of the lubricant.

SPECIALIZED LUBRICANTS AND OILS

Some maintenance or repair procedures may require the use of specialized lubricants or oils. Consult the appro-
priate sections in this manual for the correct application of these lubricants.

DESCRIPTION - COOLANT

WARNING: ANTIFREEZE IS AN ETHYLENE-GLYCOL BASE COOLANT AND IS HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR
INHALED. IF SWALLOWED, DRINK TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. IF INHALED, MOVE
TO FRESH AIR AREA. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT STORE IN OPEN OR UNMARKED
CONTAINERS. WASH SKIN AND CLOTHING THOROUGHLY AFTER COMING IN CONTACT WITH ETHYLENE-
GLYCOL. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DISPOSE OF GLYCOL BASE COOLANT PROPERLY, CON-
TACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION CENTER IN YOUR
AREA. DO NOT OPEN A COOLING SYSTEM WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR HOT
UNDER PRESSURE, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. AVOID RADIATOR COOLING FAN WHEN ENGINE
COMPARTMENT RELATED SERVICE IS PERFORMED, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

CAUTION: Use of Propylene-Glycol based coolants is not recommended, as they provide less freeze pro-
tection and less corrosion protection.

Use coolant approved to MB 325.0, such as Mopar part number 05066386AA, or an equivalent Extended Life Cool-
ant with the Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) inhibitor system.

The cooling system is designed around the coolant. The coolant must accept heat from engine metal, in the cylinder
head area near the exhaust valves and engine block. Then coolant carries the heat to the radiator where the tube/
fin radiator can transfer the heat to the air.

The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, and water pumps requires special corrosion protection.
Mopar

Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MB 325.0), or the equivalent ethylene-glycol based cool-

ant with organic corrosion inhibitors is recommended. This coolant offers the best engine cooling without corrosion
when mixed with 50% ethylene-glycol and 50% distilled water to obtain a freeze point of -37°C (-35°F). If it loses
color or becomes contaminated, drain, flush, and replace with fresh properly mixed coolant solution.

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CAUTION: Mopar

Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MB 325.0) may not be mixed with any

other type of antifreeze. Mixing of coolants other than specified (non-HOAT or other HOAT), may result in
engine damage that may not be covered under the new vehicle warranty, and decreased corrosion protec-
tion.

COOLANT PERFORMANCE

The required ethylene-glycol (antifreeze) and water mixture depends upon climate and vehicle operating conditions.
The coolant performance of various mixtures follows:

Pure Water: Water can absorb more heat than a mixture of water and ethylene-glycol. This is for purpose of heat
transfer only. Water also freezes at a higher temperature and allows corrosion.

100 percent Ethylene-Glycol: The corrosion inhibiting additives in ethylene-glycol need the presence of water to
dissolve. Without water, additives form deposits in system. These act as insulation causing temperature to rise to as
high as 149°C (300°F). This temperature is hot enough to melt plastic and soften solder. The increased temperature
can result in engine detonation. In addition, 100 percent ethylene-glycol freezes at -22°C (-8°F).

50/50 Ethylene-Glycol and Water: Is the recommended mixture, it provides protection against freezing to -37°C
(-35°F). The antifreeze concentration must always be a minimum of 44 percent, year-round in all climates. If per-
centage is lower, engine parts may be eroded by cavitation. Maximum protection against freezing is provided with a
68 percent antifreeze concentration, which prevents freezing down to -67.7°C (-90°F). A higher percentage will
freeze at a warmer temperature. Also, a higher percentage of antifreeze can cause the engine to overheat because
specific heat of antifreeze is lower than that of water.

CAUTION: Richer antifreeze mixtures cannot be measured with normal field equipment and can cause prob-
lems associated with 100 percent ethylene-glycol.

COOLANT SELECTION AND ADDITIVES

The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder heads and water pumps requires special corrosion protection. Only
Mopar

Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula is recommended. This coolant offers the best engine cool-

ing without corrosion when mixed with 50% distilled water to obtain a freeze point of -37°C (-35°F). If it loses color
or becomes contaminated, drain, flush, and replace with fresh properly mixed coolant solution.

CAUTION: Do not use coolant additives that claim to improve engine cooling.

DESCRIPTION - TRANSMISSION FLUID

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Note: Refer to the maintenance schedules for the recommended maintenance (fluid/filter change) intervals
for this transmission.

Note: For fluid level checking procedures, (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - NAG1/
FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .

Use ATF approved to MB 236.10, MB 236.12, such as Mopar part number 05127382AA. Synthetic Dexron III

Auto-

matic Transmission Fluid may be substituted.

FLUID ADDITIVES

DaimlerChrysler strongly recommends against the addition of any fluids to the transmission, other than those auto-
matic transmission fluids listed above. Exceptions to this policy are the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid
leaks.

Various “special” additives and supplements exist that claim to improve shift feel and/or quality. These additives and
others also claim to improve converter clutch operation and inhibit overheating, oxidation, varnish, and sludge.
These claims have not been supported to the satisfaction of DaimlerChrysler and these additives must not be
used. The use of transmission “sealers” should also be avoided, since they may adversely affect the integrity of
transmission seals.

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