2005 DODGE VIPER engine oil

SCHEDULE“A”
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
228 SCHEDULE“A”
8
M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

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,
if not done at 102,000 miles.X
SCHEDULE“A”229
8
M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
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C
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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.‡XXX
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, thePCV ori-
fice.*X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 60 months.X
230 SCHEDULE“A”
8
M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Defroster, Windshield...................... 51
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 82
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 161
Dimmer Control......................... 74
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 78
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 186
Door Locks............................. 13
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 15
Doors................................. 13
Drive Belts............................ 168
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 154
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 68
Emergency Brake........................ 116
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 155
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 148Jump Starting......................... 150
Overheating.......................... 148
Towing............................. 155
Emission Control System Maintenance......162,218
Engine............................... 160
Break-In Recommendations................ 50
Checking Oil Level..................... 164
Compartment......................... 160
Coolant (Antifreeze).................183,213
Cooling...........................90,183
Exhaust Gas Caution..................51,145
Fails to Start.......................... 112
Fuel Requirements..................142,212
Oil ...........................164,212,213
Oil Change Interval.................... 165
Oil Disposal.......................... 167
Oil Filter............................ 167
Oil Selection.......................166,212
Overheating........................90,148
INDEX 247
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Engine Oil Viscosity...................166,212
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 166
Exhaust Gas Caution................51,145,182
Exhaust System......................... 182
Exterior Lights.......................... 205
Fan .................................. 105
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 171
Engine Oil........................... 213
Flashers
Hazard Warning.....................87,148
Turn Signal........................... 87
Flash-To-Pass........................... 78
Floor Console........................... 66
Fluid Capacities......................... 212
Fluid Leaks............................. 52
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................190,214Capacities........................... 212
Cooling System....................... 183
Engine Oil........................... 164
Manual Transmission................... 193
Power Steering.....................178,214
Fluids................................ 213
Fog Lights.........................75,77,90
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 148
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 155
Fuel................................. 142
Adding............................. 145
Additives............................ 144
Clean Air............................ 142
Gasoline............................ 142
Gauge............................... 93
Octane Rating........................ 213
Requirements......................142,212
Tank Capacity........................ 212
Fueling............................... 145
248 INDEX

High Beam Indicator.................... 89
Instrument Cluster...................... 75
Interior.............................. 74
License............................. 211
Lights On Reminder..................... 76
Malfunction Indicator.................... 88
Map Reading.......................... 73
Oil Pressure........................... 90
Reading.............................. 73
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 89
Service...........................204,205
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator).... 88
Turn Signal.......................74,77,87
Loading Vehicle......................... 146
Capacities........................... 146
Tires ............................... 126
Locks
Door................................ 13
Low Tire Indicator....................... 139Low Tire Pressure System.................. 139
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 36
Lubricants..........................179,180
Lubrication, Body....................... 179
Luggage/Cargo Capacity.................. 146
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 171
Maintenance Schedule.................... 218
Light Duty ScheduleB................. 221
ScheduleA......................... 228
ScheduleB.......................... 221
Malfunction Indicator Light..............88,162
Manual, Service......................... 240
Manual Transmission..................... 114
Shift Speeds.......................... 115
Master Cylinder......................... 191
Message Center.......................... 87
Mirrors................................ 67
Electric Remote........................ 68
INDEX 251
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Outside.............................. 68
Rearview............................. 67
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................163,239
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 74
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 50
Occupant Restraints....................... 26
Oil, Engine.......................164,212,213
Capacity............................ 212
Change Interval....................... 165
Checking............................ 164
Disposal............................ 167
Filter............................167,213
Materials Added to..................... 167
Pressure Gauge........................ 92
Recommendation...................166,212
Viscosity............................ 212Oil Filter, Selection....................... 167
Onboard Diagnostic System..............161,162
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)........... 4
Overheating, Engine...................... 148
Owner’s Manual.......................4,240
Paint Care............................. 195
Panic Alarm............................ 17
Parking Brake.......................... 116
Parking On Hill......................... 117
Passing Light........................... 78
PCV Valve............................ 171
Pedals, Adjustable........................ 79
Pets.................................. 50
Pets, Transporting........................ 50
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 127
Power
Accessory Delay......................13,26
Brakes.............................. 117
252 INDEX

Scheduled Maintenance................... 164
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 196
Seat Belt Reminder.....................31,89
Seat Belts............................26,27
And Pregnant Women................... 33
Child Restraint.......................34,39
Extender............................. 33
Front Seat............................ 28
Inspection............................ 51
Operating Instructions................... 28
Reminder............................ 89
Seats................................. 69
Adjustment........................... 69
Reclining............................. 71
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 20
Selection of Coolant...................184,213
Selection of Oil......................... 166
Service Assistance....................234,235
Service Contract......................... 236Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 88
Service Manuals........................ 240
Setting the Clock......................... 93
Shift Indicator Light....................88,115
Shift Speeds......................... 114,115
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 115
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 68
Signals, Turn............................ 87
Six Point Belt System...................... 32
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 154
Snow Tires............................ 140
Spare Tire..........................134,135
Spark Plugs............................ 168
Speedometer............................ 86
Starting............................... 111
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 150
Engine Fails to Start.................... 112
Starting and Operating.................... 111
254 INDEX