2009 DODGE VIPER oil

Miles 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at
3 months.XXXX
Rotate the tires.XX
Inspect and replace the engine air cleaner filter, if neces-
sary.X
Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if 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.‡X
Change the transmission fluid.X
Inspect the brake linings.X
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 261
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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 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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Location..........................192,207
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 210
Storing Vehicle........................ 210
Belts, Seat............................33,34
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 212
Boot, Convertible Top...................69,74
B-Pillar Location........................ 156
Brake, Parking.......................... 145
Brake System........................147,222
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................147,148
Fluid Check.......................222,248
Master Cylinder....................... 222
Warning Light........................ 104
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.....59,147
Bulb Replacement....................... 237
Bulbs, Light............................ 236
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 246
Capacities, Fluid........................ 246Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 175
Oil (Engine).......................... 205
Power Steering........................ 144
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 219
Car Washes............................ 227
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............60,174
CD (Compact Disc) Changer................ 116
CD (Compact Disc) Player............... 111,115
Cellular Phone.......................... 125
Chains, Tire............................ 167
Charging System Light.................... 109
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 153
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 201
Checks, Safety........................... 60
Child Restraint....................53,54,55,58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 56
Circuit Breakers......................... 230
INDEX 281
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Door Locks............................. 25
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Doors................................. 25
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 141
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 142
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 78
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 104
Emergency Brake........................ 145
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 195
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 180
Jump Starting......................... 192
Overheating.......................... 180
Towing............................. 196
Emission Control System Maintenance......201,250Engine............................... 199
Air Cleaner.......................... 206
Break-In Recommendations................ 59
Checking Oil Level..................... 203
Compartment......................... 199
Coolant (Antifreeze).................217,247
Cooling..........................108,216
Exhaust Gas Caution................31,60,174
Fails to Start.......................... 136
Flooded, Starting...................... 136
Fuel Requirements..................170,246
Oil ...........................203,246,247
Oil Change Interval.................... 204
Oil Disposal.......................... 206
Oil Filler Cap......................... 205
Oil Filter............................ 206
Oil Selection.......................205,246
Overheating.......................108,180
Engine Oil Viscosity...................205,246
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Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 205
Ethanol............................... 171
Exhaust Gas Caution..............31,60,174,214
Exhaust System.......................60,214
Exterior Finish Care...................... 227
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 206
Engine Oil........................206,247
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 206
Finish Care............................ 227
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................103,180
Turn Signal........................85,103
Flash-To-Pass........................... 86
Flooded Engine Starting................... 136
Floor Console........................... 94
Fluid Capacities......................... 246
Fluid Leaks............................. 62Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................222,248
Capacities........................... 246
Clutch Fluid.......................... 224
Cooling System....................... 217
Engine Oil........................... 203
Manual Transmission.................224,248
Power Steering.....................144,248
Fluids................................ 247
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 247
Fog Lights.........................83,84,101
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 180
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 195
Fuel................................. 170
Adding............................. 175
Clean Air............................ 171
Ethanol............................. 171
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 175
Gasoline............................ 170
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