Dodge 2008 Dakota, Owner'S Manual

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Fuel Requirements
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of
these two.
For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be-
tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided.
When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that you:
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do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than
1/4 full
•
do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling
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operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a
period of at least five 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
(32°C), you may experience hard starting and rough idle
following startup, even if the above recommendations
are followed.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) vehicles operated on E-85
require specially formulated engine oils. These special
requirements are included in Mopar
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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
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or an equivalent oil
meeting the specification MS-6395.
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