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Dodge Durango 2014–2015technical service bulletin

Bulletin 09-010-15 · NHTSA communication 10148985 · issued Aug 22, 2015

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2014–2015
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

Incorrect 5.7L Engine Oil Dipstick This bulletin involves installing the correct engine oil indicator (Dipstick). The customer may notice blue smoke coming from the tail pipe after the vehicle was started. Also after performing an oil change the Dipstick may indicate the oil was low. When changing the oil and filter, service information shows 7 quarts / 6.6 liters are required. After installing 7 quarts / 6.6 liters the Dipstick may indicate the engine oil level is 1 quart / .95 liters low.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.