2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT Owners Manual

CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Backup Light, Side Marker Light, Tail/Turn Light,
and Tail/Stop Light
1. Open the Trunk.
2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail light
assembly.3. Pull back the trunk liner.
4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the
tail light assembly.
5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
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6. Disconnect the electrical connector. 7. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to
access the bulbs.
8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly.
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9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.
12. Close the trunk.
License Light
1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
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4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install the
screws.
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (approximate)
6.1 Liter Engine 19 gal 72 l
Engine Oil with Filter
6.1 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40) 7 qts 6.6 liters
Cooling System *
6.1 Liter Engine (Mopar
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula) or
equivalent15.2 qts 14.4 l
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent
Engine Oil (6.1L) For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating
conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that
meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF, and
meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-10725. The
manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic engine oil, such as Mo-
bil 1SAE 0W-40 or equivalent. For additional information, refer to the “En-
gine Oil Selection” and “Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)” in the “Mainte-
nance Procedures” section of this manual.
Oil Filter (6.1L) Mopar05281090 or equivalent
Spark Plugs (6.1L) PLZTR5A-13 (Gap.050 in [1.27 mm])
Fuel Selection (6.1L) Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher
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Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
Automatic Transmission MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparPower Steering Fluid + 4, MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission
Fluid
Rear Axle API GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent
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