2009 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX
Rotate the tires.X XXXX
Inspect and replace the engine air cleaner filter, if
necessary.X
Inspect the transmission fluid. X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Change the brake fluid. X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 263
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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]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX
Rotate the tires.X XXXX
Inspect and replace the engine air cleaner filter, if
necessary.X
Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if 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
264 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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]
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
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 265
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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]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate the tires.XXXXX
Inspect and replace the engine air cleaner filter, if
necessary.X
Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. X
Inspect and replace the auto tension drive belt, if
necessary.‡XX
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
266 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate the tires.XXXXX
Inspect and replace the engine air cleaner filter, if
necessary.X
Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs.X
Replace the ignition 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.‡XXX
Inspect the transmission fluid. X X
Change the transmission fluid. X
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 267
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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]
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Change the brake and clutch fluid. X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Although not required, the manufacturer recom-
mends reprogramming TPMS after rotating tires so sys-
tem can relearn tire pressure sensor location. For more
information, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS)” in Section 5 of this manual.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all
receipts.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only the service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CONTENTS
Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
Vehicle.............................. 271
▫Prepare For The Appointment............ 271
▫Prepare A List....................... 271
▫Be Reasonable With Requests............ 271
If You Need Assistance.................. 271
▫Chrysler LLC Customer Center........... 272
▫Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center..... 272
▫In Mexico Contact.................... 272▫Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)............ 273
▫Service Contract..................... 273
Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only).... 274
MOPARParts....................... 274
Reporting Safety Defects................. 274
▫In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.C............................... 274
▫In Canada.......................... 275
Publication Order Forms................. 275
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Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
Quality Grades........................ 276
▫Treadwear.......................... 277▫Traction Grades...................... 277
▫Temperature Grades................... 277
270 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE