2008 DODGE VIPER engine oil

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 66,000 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (110 000) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000)
[Months] [66] [72] [78] [84] [90]
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
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if
necessary. ³XX
Change the transmission fluid. X
Inspect the transmission fluid. 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
SCHEDULE ªAº 271
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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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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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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......220,251,252
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 206
Customer Assistance..................... 277
Daytime Running Lights................... 82
Dealer Service.......................... 198
Defroster, Rear Window................... 128
Defroster, Windshield...................58,125
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 87
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 195
Dimmer Control......................... 85
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 83
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 222
Door Locks............................. 23
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 25
Doors................................. 23
Drive Belts............................ 202Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 139
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 140
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 76
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 100
Emergency Brake........................ 142
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 189
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 176
Jump Starting......................... 186
Overheating.......................... 176
Towing............................. 189
Emission Control System Maintenance......196,256
Engine............................... 194
Air Cleaner.......................... 203
Break-In Recommendations................ 56
Checking Oil Level..................... 198
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Compartment......................... 194
Coolant (Antifreeze).................219,252
Cooling..........................104,219
Exhaust Gas Caution................29,57,171
Fails to Start.......................... 135
Flooded, Starting...................... 135
Fuel Requirements..................168,251
Oil ...........................198,251,252
Oil Change Interval.................... 199
Oil Disposal.......................... 201
Oil Filler Cap......................... 200
Oil Filter............................ 201
Oil Selection.......................200,251
Overheating.......................104,176
Engine Oil Viscosity...................200,251
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 200
Ethanol............................... 169
Exhaust Gas Caution..............29,57,171,218
Exhaust System.......................57,218Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 203
Engine Fuel.......................... 204
Engine Oil........................201,252
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 201
Flashers
Hazard Warning.....................99,176
Turn Signal.........................82,99
Flash-To-Pass........................... 84
Flooded Engine Starting................... 135
Floor Console........................... 92
Fluid Capacities......................... 251
Fluid Leaks............................. 59
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................226,253
Capacities........................... 251
Clutch Fluid.......................... 228
Cooling System....................... 219
Engine Oil........................... 198
290 INDEX

LowTire ............................ 101
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 98
Map Reading.......................... 84
Oil Pressure.......................... 105
Park................................ 81
Passing.............................. 84
Reading.............................. 84
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 103
Service...........................240,242
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator).... 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........101,166
Turn Signal.........................82,99
Voltage............................. 106
Loading Vehicle......................... 173
Capacities........................... 173
Tires ............................... 153
Locks................................. 23
Door................................ 23
Power Door........................... 24Low Tire Indicator....................... 166
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 166
Lubricants..........................214,215
Lubrication, Body....................... 215
Luggage/Cargo Capacity.................. 173
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 206
Maintenance Procedures................... 198
Maintenance Schedule.................... 256
Light Duty Schedule ªBº................. 259
Schedule ªAº......................... 269
Schedule ªBº......................... 259
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . 98,196
Manual, Service......................... 282
Manual Transmission..................... 136
Fluid Level Check...................228,253
Lubricant Selection..................... 253
Shift Speeds.......................... 138
Message Center.......................... 97
294 INDEX

Methanol............................. 169
Mirrors................................ 75
Electric Remote........................ 76
Outside............................75,76
Rearview............................. 75
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 166
Mopar Parts.........................197,280
MTBE/ETBE........................... 169
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 81
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 56
Occupant Restraints....................... 31
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 168
Odometer.............................. 96
Trip ................................ 96
Oil, Engine.......................198,251,252
Capacity............................ 251Change Interval....................... 199
Checking............................ 198
Dipstick............................. 198
Disposal............................ 201
Filter............................201,252
Filter Disposal........................ 201
Materials Added to..................... 201
Pressure Gauge....................... 104
Recommendation...................200,251
Viscosity..........................200,251
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 201
Onboard Diagnostic System..............195,196
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 75
Overheating, Engine...................... 176
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 282
Paint Care............................. 231
Panic Alarm............................ 19
Parking Brake.......................... 142
INDEX 295
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