2009 DODGE CHALLENGER spark plugs

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy-
brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil (3.5L Engine) Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil (5.7L Engine) Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAREngine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs (3.5L Engine) ZFR5LP–13G (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm])
Spark Plugs (5.7L Engine) LZFR5C–11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection (3.5L and 5.7L Engine
— Automatic Transmission)87 Octane Acceptable — 89 Octane Recommended
Fuel Selection (5.7L Engine —
Manual Transmission)91 Octane Preferred
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415

30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or
30 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped)
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the rear axle fluid.
❏Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped), add as necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
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54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Inspect the rear axle fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped)
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped), add as necessary.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 425

78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or
84 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter (if
equipped)
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if
necessary.
❏Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if
equipped), add as necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. †
❏Inspect the rear axle fluid.
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 427

96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or
96 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter (if
equipped)
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if
necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends
and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏Change the manual transmission fluid (if
equipped).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.
❏Replace the spark plugs (3.5L Engine).
❏Replace the timing belt (3.5L Engine).
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or
108 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter (if
equipped)
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if
necessary.
❏Inspect the rear axle fluid.
❏Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if
equipped), add as necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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S428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped)
❏Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: Most of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F
(32°C), driving in dusty conditions, or stop and go driving.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
❏Replace the accessory drive belt (3.5L/5.7L Engines).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 429

144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped)
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the rear axle fluid.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: Most of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F
(32°C), driving in dusty conditions, or stop and go driving.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 431

Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 304
Snow Tires............................ 306
Sound System
Kicker.............................. 227
Spare Tire..........................300,345
Spark Plugs............................ 415
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 415
Oil ................................ 415
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 128
Speedometer........................... 156
Starting............................. 26,243
Automatic Transmission................. 244
Cold Weather......................... 248
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 356
Engine Fails to Start.................... 249
Remote.............................. 26
Starting and Operating.................... 243
Starting Procedures...................... 243Steering
Column Controls...................... 122
Column Lock......................... 127
Power.............................. 273
TiltColumn .......................... 127
Wheel, Tilt........................... 127
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 228
Storage............................... 407
Storage, Vehicle......................235,407
StoringYourVehicle ...................... 407
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 359
Sun Roof.............................. 139
Sunglasses Storage....................... 132
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 142
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 45
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 326
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 375
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
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