2009 DODGE VIPER maintenance schedule

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
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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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Power Door........................... 26
Low Tire Indicator....................... 169
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 169
Lubrication, Body....................... 212
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 207
Maintenance Procedures................... 203
Maintenance Schedule.................... 250
Light Duty Schedule “B”................. 253
Schedule “A”......................... 263
Schedule “B”......................... 253
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 102,201
Manual, Service......................... 275
Manual Transmission..................... 137
Fluid Level Check...................224,248
Lubricant Selection..................... 248
Shift Speeds.......................... 139
Message Center......................... 101
Methanol............................. 171Mirrors................................ 77
Electric Remote........................ 78
Outside............................77,78
Rearview............................. 77
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 169
Mopar Parts.........................202,274
MTBE/ETBE........................... 171
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 83
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 59
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 170
Odometer............................. 100
Trip ................................ 100
Oil, Engine.......................203,246,247
Capacity............................ 246
Change Interval....................... 204
288 INDEX

Radial Ply Tires......................... 163
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 219
Radio Antenna......................... 124
Radio Operation........................ 125
Radio, Satellite.......................... 120
Radio (Sound Systems).................... 111
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 226
Rear Liftgate............................ 30
Rear Window Defroster.................... 95
Rear Window Features..................... 95
Rearview Mirrors........................ 77
Reclining Front Seats...................... 80
Recreational Towing...................... 176
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 171
Refrigerant............................ 212
Reminder, Lights On...................... 84
Reminder, Seat Belt....................39,107
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 18
Remote Trunk Release..................... 32Replacement Parts....................... 202
Replacement Tires....................... 166
Reporting Safety Defects................... 274
Restraints, Child......................... 53
Restraints, Infant......................... 54
Restraints, Occupant...................... 33
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 195
Rotation, Tires.......................... 167
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 61
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 62
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 274
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 31
Safety Information, Tire................... 151
Safety Tips............................. 60
Satellite Radio.......................... 120
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 124
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 250
Scheduled Maintenance................... 203
290 INDEX