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Engine Oil: Description and Operation

API SERVICE GRADE CERTIFIED

Chrysler recommends a fully synthetic API certified engine oil of the proper viscosity grade for refill. Viper engine factory fill is Mobil 1 1OW-30.

SAE VISCOSITY

Temperature/Engine Oil Viscosity:





An SAE viscosity grade is used to specify the viscosity of engine oil. Use only engine oils with multiple viscosities such as 5W-30 or 1OW-30. These are specified with a dual SAE viscosity grade which indicates the cold-to-hot temperature viscosity range. Select an engine oil that is best suited to your particular temperature range and variation.

ENERGY CONSERVING OIL

An Energy Conserving type of fully synthetic oil is recommended for viper engine. The designation of ENERGY CONSERVING is located on the label of the engine oil container.

CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION

Engine Oil Container Standard Notations:





Standard engine oil identification notations have been adopted to aid in the proper selection of engine oil. The identifying notations are located on the label of engine oil plastic bottles.