2012 DODGE CHALLENGER oil viscosity

While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can
be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant
installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-
conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be
consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
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78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.6L Engine
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
Lubricants, which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber, should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 5.7L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use
SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper
operation of the Multi-Displacement System (MDS). Re-
fer to “Multi-Displacement System” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information.
Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi-
cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number
should not be used.
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Compartment.................... 388,389
Compartment Identification ............. 388
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 408,439
Cooling ........................... 408
Exhaust Gas Caution ................79,331
Fails to Start ........................ 258
Flooded, Starting ..................... 258
Fuel Requirements .................... 327
Jump Starting ....................... 374
Oil ......................... 394,438,439
Oil Change Interval ................... 395
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 396
Oil Filter ........................... 397
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 397
Oil Selection ..................... 395,438
Oil Synthetic ........................ 397
Overheating ........................ 353
Starting ........................... 252
Temperature Gauge ................... 177 Engine Oil Viscosity
...................... 396
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 396
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 64
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 21
Ethanol ............................... 328
Event Data Recorder ...................... 67
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 79,331
Exhaust System ....................... 79,405
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 89
Exterior Lighting ........................ 138
Exterior Lights .......................... 82
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 332
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 397
Air Conditioning .................. 244,401
Engine Oil ....................... 397,439
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 397
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 143
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Occupant Restraints................... 42,60,64
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............58,60,63
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............327,439
Odometer .......................... 176,181
Trip ........................... 176,181
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 190
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 190
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 397
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 397
Oil, Engine ......................... 394,439
Capacity ........................... 438
Change Interval ..................... 395
Checking .......................... 394
Dipstick ........................... 394
Disposal ........................... 397
Filter .......................... 397,439
Filter Disposal ....................... 397
Identification Logo ................... 395
Materials Added to ................... 397 Recommendation
.................. 395,438
Synthetic .......................... 397
Viscosity ........................ 396,438
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............390,391
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Operating Precautions .................... 390
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 88
Overdrive ............................. 273
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 273
Overhead Console ....................... 151
Overheating, Engine ................... 178,353
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,465
Paint Care ............................. 418
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 281
Passing Light ........................... 143
Personal Settings ........................ 198
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Tread Wear Indicators.................... 312
Trip Odometer ....................... 176,181
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 40,42
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 40
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 42
Turn Signals ......................... 142,178
UCI Connector ......................... 227
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 92
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 467
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 227
Universal Transmitter ..................... 152
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 327
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 50
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 90
Variance, Compass ....................... 196
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 334
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6Vehicle Loading
................... 301,334,336
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 243,431
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 396
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 121
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 353
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 176
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 464
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 404
Washers, Windshield ................ 144,146,404
Washing Vehicle ......................... 419
Water Driving Through ..................... 278
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 421
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