2004 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theengine air
cleaner filter.X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
Change the transmission fluid.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt as
needed. Not required if the belt was previously re-
placed.X
Flush and replace engine coolant. X
* This maintenance is recommended by DaimlerChrysler
Corporation to the owner but is not required to maintain
the warranty on the PCV orifice.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
SCHEDULE ªBº 209
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SCHEDULE ªAº
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) (58 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXX
Change the rear axle fluid. X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theengine
air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
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Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theengine air
cleaner filter.X
Replace theignition cables.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt as
needed.X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, thePCV orifice.*X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months. X
SCHEDULE ªAº 211
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (115 000) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theengine air
cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Change the rear axle fluid. X X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt
as needed. ³XXX
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, thePCV ori-
fice.*X
Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at
60 months.X
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* This maintenance is recommended by DaimlerChrysler
Corporation to the owner but is not required to maintain
the warranty on the PCV orifice.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CONTENTS
mSuggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
Vehicle..............................216
NPrepare For The Appointment............216
NPrepare A List........................216
NBe Reasonable With Requests.............216
mIf You Need Assistance...................216
mWarranty Information....................219
mMopartParts.........................219mReporting Safety Defects..................220
NIn Canada..........................220
mPublication Order Forms..................220
mDepartment Of Transportation Uniform Tire
Quality Grades........................222
NTreadwear..........................222
NTraction Grades......................222
NTemperature Grades...................223
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you're having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty, discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle's
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle's problems or the
specific work you want done. If you've had an accident,
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items, and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a
minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable
to make these arrangements when you call for an ap-
pointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in
your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our
products and services.
Your selling dealer is best equipped and most anxious to
provide prompt resolution for any warranty issue or
related matter that you may experience. The manufactur-
er's dealers have the facilities, factory-trained techni-
cians, special tools, and the latest information to assure
your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner.
216 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE