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What Type of Oil Does a Dodge Durango Take?

Dodge Durango

Is your Dodge Durango ready for an oil change? To keep your vehicle running as smoothly as possible, the Finch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Service Centre is here to help.

Manufacturer recommended oil for the Dodge Durango includes American Petroleum Institute Approved Engine Oil. These oils can be identified by two different symbols.

  • The API Starburst trademark certifies 0W-20, 0W-30 and 5W-30 engine oils
  • The API Donut trademark certifies 0W-40 and 5W-40 engine oil.

Maintaining your Dodge Durango

Maintaining the oil levels of your Dodge Durango ensures the following; Maintaining Engine Performance, Reducing Harmful Emissions, and Extending Engine Life. To ensure that your Dodge Durango is running smoothly it is important to maintain the oil levels. It is recommended you check the oil levels at regular intervals. When getting an oil change, the mechanics will provide you with intervals for an oil change. There are several possible indicators of oil level dip sticks:

  1. Crosshatched zone.
  2. Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
  3. Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low end of the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
  4. Crosshatched zone marked with dimp

When it is time to change your oil the service centre at Finch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is here to help you. We offer an oil change service, where we use manufacturer recommendations to ensure your vehicle is running as smoothly as possible.

Schedule a Service in London

Your service team at Finch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is here to keep your Dodge Durango on the road and running as good as new. Maintaining your vehicle will ensure you steer clear of future issues and keep your engine healthy. If you have any further questions about maintenance for your Dodge Durango, be sure to contact us online. For our London customers, be sure to stop by and you can speak with our team about servicing your vehicle.