2008 HB Dodge Durango Owner Manual

For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates between
E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided.
When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that
• you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less
than 1/4 full
• you do not add less than 5 gallons when refueling
• you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for
a period of at least 5 minutes
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in drivability
during warm up.
NOTE: When the ambient temperature is above 90°F,
you may experience hard starting and rough idle following
start up even if the above recommendations are
followed.
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Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formulated
engine oils. These special requirements are included
in Mopar� engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
DaimlerChrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer
only recommends engine oils that are API Certified
and meet the requirements of Material Standard MS-
6395. MS-6395 contains additional requirements, developed
during extensive fleet testing, to provide additional
protection to DaimlerChrysler Corporation engines. Use
Mopar� or an equivalent oil meeting the specification
MS-6395.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F (-18 C). In the
range of 0 F (-18 C) to 32 F (0 C), you may experience an
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