2008 Dodge Nitro First generation Maintenance Items
For 2008 Nitro First generation Dodge recommends to use: H10 12V 42W PY20d, PY27, H4 12V 60, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow, W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, and P27. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Fog lamps | H10 12V 42W PY20d |
| Front direction indicator | PY27 |
| High beam | H4 12V 60 |
| Low beam | H4 12V 60 |
| Parking light | W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife |
| Side direction indicator | WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow |
| Back-up lamp | W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d |
| License plate light | W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d |
| Rear direction indicator | PY27 |
| Rear fog lamp | P27 |
| Stop lamp | P27 |
| Tail light | P27 |
Servicing your Dodge use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Dodge Nitro user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Dodge warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Maintenance Items
Conquer your fears and never give up!
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Dodge Nitro service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 Dodge Nitro you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.