2010 DODGE VIPER adding oil

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 8.4L ............. 209
 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) ....... 210
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 211
 Replacement Parts ..................... 212
 Dealer Service ........................ 212
 Maintenance Procedures ................. 213
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 214
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... 216
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 216 ▫
Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 217
▫ Battery Save Feature .................. 219
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 221
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 223
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 223
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ................. 224
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 224
▫ Cooling System ..................... 227
▫ Brake System ....................... 232
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NOTE:If A/C performance seems less then normal,
check the front of the A/C condenser (located in front of
the radiator) for dirt and insect accumulation. Clean with
a gentle water spray as required. Front end fascia protec-
tors may reduce air flow to the condenser and radiator,
reducing A/C and engine cooling performance.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealers or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:Use only manufacturer approved A/C System
Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres-
sor Oil, and Refrigerants.
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Change Clutch Fluid
Clutch fluid will tend to absorb moisture from the
atmosphere over time. If the fluid becomes contaminated
with water, clutch performance will deteriorate. There-
fore, the clutch fluid must be changed at the intervals
specified in “Maintenance Schedule.” Refer to “Mainte-
nance Schedule” for further information. See your autho-
rized dealer for service.
Rear Axle
Axle Lubricant Level Check
Check the exterior of the axle for evidence of gear oil
leakage every 12 months or 6,000 miles (10 000 km). This
check should be made with the vehicle level and sup-
ported by the suspension, with the vehicle on the ground
or raised on an axle and wheel type hoist. The axle
lubricant level should be between the bottom of the filler
plug and a point approximately 3/8 in (9.5 mm) below
the filler plug. If adding axle lubricant, use only themanufacturer’s recommended axle lubricant. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for further information.
NOTE:
The Limited Slip Differential requires that a
friction control additive be added when draining and
refilling the axle lubricant.
Change Axle Lubricant
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals. Change the lubricant immediately if
contaminated with water. See your authorized dealer for
service.
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 237

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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Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 138,247
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 13
Vinyl Trim ............................. 240
Viscosity, Engine Oil ................... 215,260
Voltmeter ............................. 118
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 190
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 290
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 224
Washers, Windshield ................. 94,96,224
Washing Vehicle ......................... 238
Water Driving Through ...................... 151 Waxing and Polishing
..................... 238
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 238
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 238
Wind Buffeting .......................... 29
Window Fogging ........................ 138
Windows .............................. 27
Power ............................... 27
Windows, Express Down ................... 21
Windshield Defroster ................... 66,136
Windshield Washers .................. 94,96,224
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 223
Windshield Wipers ....................... 94
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 223
Wipers, Intermittent ....................... 95
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