2010 DODGE VIPER oil

Miles66,000 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. XX X X X
Rotate the tires.\b\b 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. XX
Change the rear axle fluid. XX
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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S280 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Miles96,000 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(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.\b\b 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. XX
Change the transmission fluid. X
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 281

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 231
Door Locks ............................. 24
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 26
Doors ................................. 24
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 151
Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 151
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 84
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 100
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 113
Emergency Brake ........................ 155
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 205
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 190
Jump Starting ......................... 202
Overheating .......................... 190 Towing
............................. 206
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 211,264
Engine ............................... 209
Air Cleaner .......................... 216
Break-In Recommendations ................ 63
Checking Oil Level ..................... 214
Compartment ......................... 209
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 227,261
Cooling .......................... 1 16,227
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 30,64,185
Fails to Start .......................... 146
Flooded, Starting ...................... 146
Fuel Requirements .................. 181,260
Oil ........................... 214,260,261
Oil Change Interval .................... 214
Oil Disposal .......................... 216
Oil Filter ............................ 216
Oil Selection ....................... 215,260
Overheating ....................... 1 16,190
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Engine Oil Viscosity................... 215,260
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 215
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 53
Ethanol ............................... 182
Exhaust Gas Caution ............30,64,185,224,225
Exhaust System ....................... 64,224
Express Down Windows ................... 21
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 238
Exterior Lights .......................... 67
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 216
Engine Oil ........................ 216,261
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 216
Finish Care ............................ 238
Flashers Hazard Warning .................... 11 1,190
Turn Signal ...................... 67,91,111
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 91 Flooded Engine Starting
................... 146
Floor Console .......................... 102
Fluid Capacities ......................... 260
Fluid Leaks ............................. 67
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................ 233,262
Capacities ........................... 260
Clutch Fluid .......................... 236
Cooling System ....................... 227
Engine Oil ........................... 214
Manual Transmission ................235,262
Power Steering ..................... 154,262
Fluids ................................ 261
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 261
Fog Lights ......................... 88,90,110
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 190
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 205
Fuel ................................. 181
Adding ............................. 185
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Clean Air............................ 181
Ethanol ............................. 182
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 185
Gasoline ............................ 181
Gauge .............................. 118
Methanol ............................ 182
Octane Rating ...................... 181,261
Requirements ...................... 181,260
Tank Capacity ........................ 260
Fuel System Caution ..................... 186
Fueling ............................... 185
Fuses ................................ 244
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................. 185
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 181
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 181
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 181
Gauges ............................... 116
Coolant Temperature .................... 116 Fuel
................................ 118
Oil Pressure .......................... 117
Speedometer ......................... 108
Tachometer .......................... 116
Voltmeter ............................ 118
General Information ...................... 23
Glass Cleaning .......................... 240
Ground Clearance ....................... 187
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 151
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 111,190
Headlights .......................... 88,252
High Beam ........................... 91
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ......... 91
Lights On Reminder ..................... 90
Passing .............................. 91
Switch ............................... 88
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Light Bulbs............................. 67
Lights ............................... 67,88
Airbag ........................ 49,56,65,112
Anti-Lock ......................... 1 10,161
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 110
Battery Saver ........................ 90,93
Brake Warning ........................ 112
Bulb Replacement ...................... 250
Courtesy/Reading ...................... 92
Daytime Running ....................... 89
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................ 91
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 113
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 116
Exterior .............................. 67
Fog .............................. 90,110
Hazard Warning Flasher .............. 111,190
Headlight Switch ....................... 88
Headlights ......................... 88,252
Headlights On Reminder ................. 90 High Beam
........................ 91,109
High Beam Indicator .................... 109
Illuminated Entry ....................... 17
Instrument Cluster ...................... 88
Intensity Control ....................... 93
Interior ............................ 91,93
Lights On Reminder ..................... 90
LowTire ............................ 113
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 110
Map Reading .......................... 92
Oil Pressure .......................... 117
Park ................................ 88
Passing .............................. 91
Reading ............................. 92
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 115
Service ........................... 250,251
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 110
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........ 113,179
Turn Signal ...................... 67,91,111
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Occupant Restraints..................... 32,53
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 181
Odometer ............................. 108
Trip ................................ 108
Oil, Engine ....................... 214,260,261
Capacity ............................ 260
Change Interval ....................... 214
Checking ............................ 214
Dipstick ............................. 214
Disposal ............................ 216
Filter ............................ 216,261
Filter Disposal ........................ 216
Materials Added to ..................... 216
Pressure Gauge ....................... 117
Recommendation ................... 215,260
Viscosity ............................ 260
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 216
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............210,211
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4Outside Rearview Mirrors
.................. 83
Overheating, Engine ...................... 190
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,291
Paint Care ............................. 237
Paint Damage .......................... 237
Panic Alarm ............................ 21
Parking Brake .......................... 155
Parking On Hill ......................... 155
Passing Light ........................... 91
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ 97
Pets .................................. 62
Pets, Transporting ........................ 62
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 167
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 238
Power Accessory Delay ...................... 13,28
Brakes .............................. 157
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 244
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Rotation, Tires.......................... 178
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 65
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 67
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 290
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 30,64
Safety Information, Tire ................... 161
Safety Tips ............................. 64
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 132
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 129
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 264
Scheduled Maintenance ................... 213
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 39,115
Seat Belts .......................... 32,34,65
And Pregnant Women ................... 42
Child Restraint ................... 56,57,58,62
Extender ............................. 42
Inspection ............................ 65
Maintenance ......................... 241 Operating Instructions
................... 35
Pretensioners .......................... 41
Reminder ............................ 115
Untwisting Procedure .................... 38
Seats ................................. 85
Adjustment ........................... 85
Reclining ............................. 86
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 13
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........228,261
Selection of Oil ......................... 215
Service Assistance ....................... 287
Service Contract ......................... 289
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 110
Service Manuals ........................ 291
Setting the Clock ........................ 118
Shift Indicator Light ................... 1 16,150
Shift Speeds ......................... 147,149
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 149
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