2005 DODGE VIPER air filter

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

8.3L Engine Compartment................160

Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II).........161

Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................162

Replacement Parts......................163

Dealer Service.........................163

Maintenance Procedures..................164
▫Engine Oil..........................164
▫Drive Belts—Check Condition And Tension . . 168▫Spark Plugs.........................168
▫Catalytic Converter....................168
▫Ignition Wiring System And Ignition Timing . . 170
▫Crankcase Emission Control System........171
▫Air Cleaner Filter.....................171
▫Maintenance-Free Battery................171
▫Battery Save Feature...................174
▫Air Conditioner......................176
▫Power Steering (Pump And Reservoir)......178
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Materials Added to Engine Oil
The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from
your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can
present a problem to the environment. Contact your
dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice
on how and where used oil can be safely discarded in
your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
at every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
All manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos-
able oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The
quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only
high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. Moparengine oil filters are high quality oil
filters and are recommended.
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Crankcase Emission Control System
Proper operation of this system depends on freedom
from plugging due to deposits. As vehicle mileage builds
up, the Crankcase Ventilation Valve orifice may accumu-
late deposits. If a valve is not working properly, replace it
with a new orifice. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE
OLD ORIFICE!
Check the ventilation hose for indication of damage or
plugging deposits. Replace if necessary.
Air Cleaner Filter
Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at
the intervals shown on“Maintenance Schedule A”. If,
however, you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or
severe conditions, the filter element should be inspected
periodically and replaced if necessary at the intervals
shown in“Maintenance Schedule B”.
WARNING!
The air cleaner can provide protection if the engine
backfires. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such
removal is necessary for repair or maintenance.
Make sure that no one is near the engine compart-
ment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner
removed. Failure to do so can result in serious
personal injury.
Maintenance-Free Battery
The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma-
nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
The battery is in a compartment inside the trunk on the
left side.
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Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theair
cleaner filter.X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.X
222 SCHEDULE“B”
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Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000
(Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Change the rear axle fluid. X X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theair
cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Change the transmission fluid. X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, thePCV ori-
fice.*X
Change the brake and clutch fluid. X
SCHEDULE“B”223
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Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000
(Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theengine
air cleaner filter.X
Change the transmission fluid. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XXXXX X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theair cleaner
filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Replace theignition cables.X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, thePCV orifice.*X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt as
needed.X
Change the brake and clutch fluid. X
Change the transmission fluid. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if
not done at 102,000 miles.X
SCHEDULE“B”225
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Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.XX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theair
cleaner filter.XX
Replace thespark plugs.X
Change the brake and clutch fluid.X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, thePCV ori-
fice.*X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive
Belt as needed.‡XX
Change the transmission fluid. X
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