2008 DODGE CHARGER oil pressure

5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT Ð DAYTONA & R/T
1 Ð Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 6 Ð Air Cleaner Filter
2 Ð Coolant Pressure Cap 7 Ð Engine Oil Fill
3 Ð Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 Ð Engine Oil Dipstick
4 Ð Coolant Bottle 9 Ð Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post
5 Ð Power Steering Fluid 10 Ð Washer Fluid BottleMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369
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Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level Ð 2.7L, 3.5L Engines
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1.0 quart (1.0L) of oil when the reading
is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Engine Oil Dipstick
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Checking Oil Level Ð 5.7L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the ªSAFEº range. Adding 1.0 quart (1.0L)
of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the ªSAFEº
range will result in an oil level at the top of the ªSAFEº
range on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Engine Oil Dipstick
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necessarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping
of hot fluid when systems are under pressure (during
vehicle operation), should be noted before a hose is
replaced based on leakage.
²Inspect the brake hoses whenever the brake system is
serviced and at every engine oil change. Inspect hy-
draulic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing, or
worn spots. If there is any evidence of cracking,
scuffing, or worn spots, the hose should be replaced
immediately! Eventual deterioration of the hose can
take place resulting in a possibility of a burst failure.
WARNING!
Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.
You could have an accident. If you see any signs of
cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake
hoses replaced immediately.
Master Cylinder Ð Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the brake system warning light indicates system fail-
ure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
forming underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the
ªFULLº mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require-
ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake
pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
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NOTE:
²The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled
oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under ªOil Change Requiredº under ªElec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 3 ofthis manual or under ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº under
ªInstrument Cluster Descriptionsº in Section 3 of this
manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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B-Pillar Location........................ 294
Brake Assist System...................... 285
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 285
Brake Fluid............................ 423
Brake, Parking.......................... 278
Brake System........................280,394
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 280
Fluid Check.......................395,423
Hoses.............................. 394
Master Cylinder....................... 395
Parking............................. 278
Warning Light.....................170,280
Brakes.............................280,394
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 261
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 129
Bulb Replacement.....................412,413
Bulbs, Light..........................78,412Calibration, Compass..................... 182
Capacities, Fluid........................ 419
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 323
Oil (Engine).......................376,377
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 390
Car Washes............................ 399
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............75,322
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 326
Catalytic Converter...................... 380
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............191,209
Cellular Phone.....................87,209,211
Certification Label....................... 326
Chains, Tire............................ 307
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 346
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 291
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 371
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 75
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Headlights On With Wipers............125,131
High Beam........................127,168
High Beam Indicator.................... 168
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 127
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................123,164
Intensity Control....................... 129
Interior..........................128,139
License............................. 418
Lights On Reminder.................... 126
Low Fuel............................ 174
LowTire ............................ 172
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 174
Map Reading......................128,139
Oil Pressure.......................... 168
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 129
Passing............................. 128
Reading..........................128,139
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 168Service...........................412,413
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 174
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........172,309
Traction Control....................... 289
Turn Signal...................78,126,127,166
Vanity Mirror.......................... 87
Voltage............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 164
Load Leveling System.................... 156
Loading Vehicle......................326,327
Capacities........................... 327
Tires ............................... 294
Locks................................. 28
Auto Unlock.......................... 31
Automatic Door........................ 30
Child Protection........................ 32
Door................................ 28
Power Door........................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 309
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Storage, Vehicle......................248,411
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 411
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 359
Sun Roof.............................. 146
Sunglasses Storage....................... 139
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 148
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 50
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 330
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 377
System, Navigation...................... 209
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 164
Telescoping Steering Column............... 133
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 242
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......165,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18Tilt Steering Column..................... 133
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 125
Tip Start............................... 14
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 294
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 293
Tire Markings.......................... 290
Tire Safety Information.................... 290
Tires ............................78,298,440
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 304
Air Pressure.......................... 298
Alignment........................... 306
Chains.............................. 307
Changing.........................346,350
Compact Spare........................ 302
Flat Changing........................ 346
General Information.................... 298
High Speed.......................... 301
Inflation Pressures..................... 299
Jacking...........................347,350
462 INDEX