2008 DODGE MAGNUM SRT fuel

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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429
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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
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 435
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About Your Brakes....................295,297
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............297,301
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 399
Adding Fuel........................... 341
Adding Rear Washer Fluid................. 270
Adding Washer Fluid...............135,270,396
Additives, Fuel......................... 339
Adjustable Pedals....................... 137
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 388
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 392
Air Conditioning.....................258,260
Air Conditioning Controls................. 258
Air Conditioning Filter.................267,393
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 268
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............392,393
Air Conditioning System.............258,260,392
Air Pressure, Tires....................182,317
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment..................... 55,58Airbag Light..................... 56,61,76,178
Airbag Maintenance....................... 60
Airbag, Side.......................... 50,56
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............. 50,56
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,181
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 323
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 243
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........398,399,429
Disposal............................ 401
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............297,301
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............184,299
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 181
Appearance Care........................ 408
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 100
452 INDEX

Brake, Parking.......................... 295
Brake System........................297,403
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................297,301
Fluid Check.......................405,431
Hoses.............................. 404
Master Cylinder....................... 405
Parking............................. 295
Warning Light.....................180,297
Brakes.............................297,403
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 284
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 73
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 132
Bulb Replacement.....................420,421
Bulbs,Light .......................... 77,420
Calibration, Compass..................... 195
Capacities, Fluid........................ 429
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 341Oil (Engine).......................... 386
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 400
Car Washes............................ 408
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 74,340
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 165
Cargo Management System................. 158
Cargo Organizer....................... 163
Rollaway Tonneau Cover................. 161
Tri-Fold Load Floor..................... 159
Waterproof Liner...................... 163
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 164
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................158,344
Catalytic Converter...................... 389
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............205,225
Cellular Phone..................... 87,225,226
Certification Label....................... 344
Chains, Tire............................ 323
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 309
454 INDEX

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 303
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 176
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 185
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 374
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 364
Jump Starting......................... 371
Overheating.......................... 364
Towing ............................. 375
Emission Control System Maintenance......382,434
Engine............................... 380
Air Cleaner.......................... 388
Block Heater......................... 281
Break-In Recommendations................ 73
Checking Oil Level..................... 385
Compartment......................... 380
Coolant (Antifreeze).................398,430
Cooling ............................. 397
Exhaust Gas Caution................ 37,74,340Fails to Start.......................... 280
Flooded, Starting...................... 280
Fuel Requirements..................... 337
Jump Starting......................... 371
Oil ...........................385,429,430
Oil Change Interval.................... 386
Oil Filler Cap......................... 386
OilFilter ............................ 387
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 387
Oil Selection.......................386,429
Overheating.......................... 364
Starting............................. 277
Temperature Gauge..................... 176
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 386
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 60
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 338
Event Data Recorder...................... 61
Exhaust Gas Caution............ 37,74,75,340,397
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Exhaust System....................... 74,396
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 85
Exterior Lighting........................ 126
Exterior Lights.......................... 77
Filler Location Fuel...................... 341
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 388
Air Conditioning....................267,393
Engine Fuel.......................... 389
Engine Oil........................387,430
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 387
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 364
Turn Signal...................... 77,130,177
Flash-To-Pass........................... 131
Flooded Engine Starting................... 280
Floor Console.......................... 157
Fluid, Brake........................... 431Fluid Capacities......................... 429
Fluid Leaks............................. 77
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 406
Brake............................... 405
Cooling System....................... 398
Engine Oil........................... 385
Power Steering........................ 394
Fluids ................................ 430
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 430
Fog Lights..........................129,179
Folding Rear Seat........................ 123
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 374
Front Suspension Ball Joints................ 394
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 407
Fuel................................. 337
Adding............................. 341
Additives............................ 339
CleanAir ............................ 338
458 INDEX

Ethanol............................. 338
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 341
Filter ............................... 389
Gasoline............................ 337
Gauge.............................. 175
Hoses.............................. 403
Materials Added....................... 339
Methanol............................ 338
Octane Rating......................337,430
Requirements......................... 337
Specifications......................... 430
Tank Capacity........................ 429
Fuel System Caution..................... 342
Fueling ............................... 341
Fuses................................ 413
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 143
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............341,382Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 338
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 337
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 338
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 176
Fuel................................ 175
Speedometer......................... 175
Tachometer.......................... 175
General Information............ 18,24,113,291,337
General Maintenance..................... 384
Glass Cleaning.......................... 411
GrossAxleWeightRating ...............344,348
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............344,347
Ground Clearance....................... 361
GVWR ............................... 344
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)........ 87,225,226
Hard Drive (HDD)....................205,225
INDEX 459
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