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Capacities And Recommended Fluids: Specifications

ENGINE

Description Type Capacities
U.S. Metric
Cooling System 
Engine Coolant (8.4L Engine) We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150, 000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032. 16 Quarts 15 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter 
Engine Oil (8.4L Engine) We recommend you use a full synthetic 0W-40 engine oil such as MOPAR or Pennzoil Ultra or equivalent engine oil. 11.0 Quarts 10.4 Liters
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter N/A N/A
Fuel (approximate) 
Fuel Selection We recommend you use Unleaded 91 Octane Only or Higher, 0-10% Ethanol. 16 Gallons 60.6 Liters
A/C Refrigerant System 
Refrigerant R-134a 1.1 Pounds 0.482 Kilograms
System fill capacity includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
CAUTION:

Nominal refill capacities are shown. A variation may be observed from vehicle to vehicle due to manufacturing tolerance and refill procedure.

SPARK PLUGS

Description Type Gap
U.S. Metric
Spark Plugs (8.4L Engine) Champion® Single Platinum 0.050 in 01.27 mm
TRANSMISSION

Description Type Capacities
U.S. Metric
Manual 
TREMEC MOPAR® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid 3.4 Quarts 3.2 Liters
Dry fill capacity. Refer to the appropriate service information for the correct procedures.
CAUTION:

Nominal refill capacities are shown. A variation may be observed from vehicle to vehicle due to manufacturing tolerance and refill procedure.

CHASSIS

Description Type Capacities
U.S. Metric
Axle 
266 RIA Castrol® SAF-XJ/SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant 1.5 Quarts 1.4 Liters
Chassis Systems 
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT 4 Motor Vehicle. N/A N/A
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR or ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. N/A N/A
Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 118 ml (4 oz.) MOPAR® Limited Slip Additive.
CAUTION:

Nominal refill capacities are shown. A variation may be observed from vehicle to vehicle due to manufacturing tolerance and refill procedure.