2012 CHRYSLER 300 engine oil

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIESNon SRT8ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant 3.6 Liter Engine without All
Wheel Drive MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.11.1 Quarts (10.5 Liters) Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6 Liter Engine with All Wheel
Drive MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.11.4 Quarts (10.8 Liters) Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
5.7 Liter Engine without Severe Duty II Cooling
System MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.14.7 Quarts (13.9 Liters) Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
5.7 Liter Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling
System MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.15.1 Quarts (14.3 Liters) Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L, 5.7L MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Engine Shell L12108 Transmission Fluid or equivalent. —
Automatic Transmission – 5.7L Engine MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent licensed ATF+4® product. —
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SRT8ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant 6.4L MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. 15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters) Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil With Filter 6.4L For best performance and maximum protection
under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer only recommends full synthetic
engine oils that meet the American Petroleum
Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF. The
manufacturer recommends the use of a full
synthetic SAE 0W-40 engine oil or equivalent. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 6.4L MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. —
Spark Plugs 6.4L LZTR6AP11EG (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission – 6.4L Engine MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent licensed ATF+4® product. —
Axle Rear (SRT8) MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W–90
(API GL-5) or equivalent (with MOPAR® Friction
Modifier – Hypoid Gear Additive). —
Power Steering Reservoir (SRT8) MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4® product. —
Fuel Selection 6.4L Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher. 19.1 Gallons (72 Liters) (Approximate)
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even
if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-
road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace
if necessary. XX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or
frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid – All
Wheel Drive (AWD). XX
Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All
Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing. XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid – All Wheel Drive (AWD). X X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of
the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing –
All Wheel Drive (AWD). X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for
cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper
looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
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SRT8 – MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even
if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-
road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace
if necessary. XXXX X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X X XXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or
frequent trailer towing. X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for
cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper
looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not
done at 102,000 miles (170,000 km). X• * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)..................25
Adjustable Pedals .............20
Airbag ...................13
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 11
Audio Settings ...............39
Automatic Headlights ...........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 32
Automatic Transmission ..........28
Autostick ................63
Fluid Type ...............96
Autostick .................63
Axle Fluid .................96
Belts, Seat .................12
Brake Fluid ................96
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................22
Bulb Replacement ............109
Calibration, Compass ...........56
Change Oil Indicato r............71
ChangingAFlatTire ...........73
Child Restraint ...............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......14
Clock Setting ...............39
Compass Calibration ...........56
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............96
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......25
Cruise Light ................25
Cupholders Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . . . 19
Customer Assistance ...........110
Customer Programmable Features . . . 56,66
Defects, Reporting ............111
Dimmer Control ..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........24
Disarming, Theft System ..........12
E-85Fuel .................97
ECO ...................56
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............25 Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
........... 55,56,65
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......36
Emergency Key ...............8
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .................73
Overheating ..............72
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......22
Compartment ..............93
Oil Selection ..............96
Overheating ..............72
Starting .................10
Stopping ................10
EventDataRecorder ...........89
Exterior Lights ..............109
Flat Tire Changing .............73
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...........97
Fluid Capacities ..............96
Fluids ...................96
Fog Lights .................
24
Folding Rear Seat .............18
Forward Collision Warning .........26
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........88
Front Heated Seats ............18
Fuel Filler Door (Gas Cap) ..........91
Filler Door Emergency Release .....91
Specifications ..............96
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....57
Headlights Automatic ...............24
Dimmer Switch .............24
HighBeam ...............23
Heated Mirrors ..............33
Heated Seats ...............18
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch .............23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter .................57
Hood Release ...............90
Instrument Cluster .............6
INDEX
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Indicators.................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,68
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....23
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......49
Jack Location ...............73
Jack Operation ..............75
Jacking Instructions ............75
Jump Starting ...............83
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ............9
Lock/Unlock ...............9
Starting/Stopping ............10
Lane Change Assist ............23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................14
Lights Turn Signal ...............23
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
Maintenance Record .........101,103
Maintenance Schedule ........99,102
MemorySeat ...............16
Mirrors Heated .................33
MOPAR® Accessories ...........112
Navigation .................44
Navigation Voice Commands .......54
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........22
Oil Change Indicator ............71
Oil, Engine Capacity ................96
Outlet Power ..................59
Overheating, Engine ............72
Panic Alarm .................8
Pedals, Adjustable .............20 Phone (Pairing)
..............50
Phone (Uconnect) .............49
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . 108
Power Glass Sunroof ..............34
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 59
Seats ..................16
Steering .................96
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....21
Preparation for Jacking ..........74
Programmable Electronic Features . . . 56,65
Radio Operation .............40
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........23
Rear Heated Seats .............19
Rear Seat, Folding .............18
Recreational Towing ............62
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs ............109
Reporting Safety Defects .........111
Restraints, Child ..............14
Seat Belts .................
12
Seats ....................16
Adjustment ...............17
Heated .................18
Lumbar Support .............16
Memory.................16
Power ..................16
Rear Folding ..............18
Setting the Clock .............39
Shift Lever Override ............85
Short Message Service (SMS) .......52
Signals, Turn ................23
SIRIUS Travel Link .............47
SmartBeams ................24
SpareTire .................73
Spark Plugs ................96
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......25
Starting Remote .................8
Steering TiltColumn ...............20
Store Radio Presets ............40
SunRoof .................34
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 13
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 14
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 16
ELECTRONICS
• How do I know which radio I have? pg. 38
• How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 48
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 39
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 44
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the Uconnect™ Hands-Free VoiceActivation System? pg. 49
• How do I hear the audio from my iPod® through the USB port using the radio? pg. 48
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 57
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler 300? pg. 61
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 68
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 73
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 83
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 104
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 96
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 99
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 108
FAQ(HowTo?)
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