2008 DODGE VIPER coolant

SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance rec-
ommendations in Schedule ªBº in this section.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow the
maintenance recommendations in Schedule ªBº in this
section.
SCHEDULE ªBº 259
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000)
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter,if not re-
placed at 3 months.XXXXXX
Rotate the tires.LL
XXX
Inspect and replace theair cleaner filterif necessary.
X
Inspect and replace thePCV valveif necessary.
X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if
not done at 102,000 miles.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if
necessary. ³X
Inspect the transmission fluid.
X
Change the transmission fluid.X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Change the rear axle fluid. X X
Change the brake fluid. X
Change the brake and clutch fluid.X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
SCHEDULE ªBº 263
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 108,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) (180 000)
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter,if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXXX
Rotate the tires.LLXXX
Inspect and replace theengine air cleaner fil-
terif necessary.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Replace theignition cables.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not
replaced at 60 months.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive
Belt if necessary. ³X
Change the transmission fluid. X
Inspect the transmission fluid.X
SCHEDULE ªBº 265
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Miles 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter,if not replaced
at 3 months.XXXX
Rotate the tires.LLXX
Inspect and replace theengine air cleaner filterif neces-
sary.X
Inspect and replace thePCV valveif necessary. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not replaced at
102,000 months.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if neces-
sary. ³X
Change the transmission fluid.X
Inspect the brake linings.X
Change the rear axle fluid.X
SCHEDULE ªBº 267
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Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60]
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter. XXXXX
Rotate the tires.LLXXXXX
Inspect and replace theengine air cleaner filterif necessary. X
Inspect and replace thePCV valveif necessary. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months, if not
done at 102,000 miles.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if necessary. X
Change the transmission fluid. X
Inspect the transmission fluid. X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Change the rear axle fluid. X X
Change the brake and clutch fluid. X
Change the brake fluid.X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
270 SCHEDULE ªAº
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Miles 96,000 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (160 000) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[Months] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter. X XXXX
Rotate the tires.LLX XXXX
Inspect and replace theengine air cleaner filterif
necessary.X
Inspect and replace thePCV valveif necessary. X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Replace theignition cables.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 60 months.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 102,000 miles.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if
necessary. ³XXX
Inspect the transmission fluid. X X
272 SCHEDULE ªAº
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About Your Brakes....................... 144
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............97,145
Accessory Delay, Power..................13,26
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 221
Adding Fuel........................... 171
Adding Washer Fluid...................89,217
Adjustable Pedals........................ 90
Aiming Headlights....................... 251
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 203
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 212
Air Conditioning................122,123,125,212
Air Conditioning Controls................. 123
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 127
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............212,213
Air Conditioning System.............123,125,212
Air Pressure, Tires....................101,158
Airbag................................ 40
Airbag Deployment.....................43,48
Airbag Light......................44,50,58,99Airbag Maintenance....................... 49
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 51
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 13
Alignment and Balance................... 163
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna.............................. 122
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 121
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........220,221,251
Capacities........................... 251
Disposal............................ 222
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 145
Anti-Lock Warning Light................97,147
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 13
Appearance Care........................ 230
Auto Down Power Windows................ 27
Automatic Door Locks..................... 25
Ball Joints............................. 214
Battery............................106,206
286 INDEX

Emergency Starting..................... 186
Jump Starting......................... 186
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 21
Location..........................186,206
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 210
Storing Vehicle........................ 210
Bearings.............................. 230
Belt System, Six Point..................... 38
Belts, Drive............................ 202
Belts, Seat.............................. 31
Body Damage.......................... 231
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 215
Body Mechanisms....................... 216
Boot, Convertible Top...................67,72
B-Pillar Location........................ 153
Brake, Parking.......................... 142
Brake System........................144,225
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................144,145
Fluid Check.......................226,253Hoses.............................. 225
Master Cylinder....................... 226
Warning Light......................... 99
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.....56,144
Bulb Replacement....................... 242
Bulbs, Light............................ 240
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 251
Capacities, Fluid........................ 251
Capacity, Cargo Weight................... 173
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 171
Oil (Engine).......................... 200
Power Steering........................ 213
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 221
Car Washes............................ 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............57,171
Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 173
INDEX 287
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