2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT 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. Thisshould 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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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. Thisshould 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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Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-40 engine oil is preferred for use in all operating
temperatures.
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
information.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak
detection dyes, to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engi-
neered product and its performance may be impaired by
supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
station, or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
at every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil
filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality
of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high
quality filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. MOPARengine oil filters are a high quality oil
filter and are recommended.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451
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SAE 5W-40 engine oil is preferred for use in all operating
temperatures.
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
information.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak
detection dyes, to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engi-
neered product and its performance may be impaired by
supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
station, or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
at every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil
filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality
of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high
quality filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. MOPARengine oil filters are a high quality oil
filter and are recommended.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451
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Exhaust Gas Caution................83,414
Fails to Start........................ 350
Flooded, Starting..................... 350
Fuel Requirements.................... 410
Jump Starting....................... 433
Oil .........................449,490,491
Oil Change Interval................289,450
Oil Filler Cap....................... 451
Oil Filter........................... 451
Oil Filter Disposal.................... 451
Oil Selection.....................450,490
Oil Synthetic........................ 451
Overheating........................ 422
Starting........................... 347
Temperature Gauge................... 279
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 451
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 411Event Data Recorder...................... 69
Exhaust Gas Caution...................83,414
Exhaust System.......................83,459
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 96
Exterior Lighting........................ 185
Exterior Lights.......................... 86
Filler Location Fuel...................... 275
Filters
Air Cleaner......................... 452
Air Conditioning..................340,455
Engine Oil.......................451,491
Engine Oil Disposal................... 451
Flash-To-Pass........................... 190
Flashers
Hazard Warning..................... 422
Turn Signal....................86,189,271
Flooded Engine Starting................... 350
Floor Console.......................... 262
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INDEX 527
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Fails to Start........................ 350
Flooded, Starting..................... 350
Fuel Requirements.................... 410
Jump Starting....................... 433
Oil .........................449,490,491
Oil Change Interval................289,450
Oil Filler Cap....................... 451
Oil Filter........................... 451
Oil Filter Disposal.................... 451
Oil Selection.....................450,490
Oil Synthetic........................ 451
Overheating........................ 422
Starting........................... 347
Temperature Gauge................... 279
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 451
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 411Event Data Recorder...................... 69
Exhaust Gas Caution...................83,414
Exhaust System.......................83,459
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 96
Exterior Lighting........................ 185
Exterior Lights.......................... 86
Filler Location Fuel...................... 275
Filters
Air Cleaner......................... 452
Air Conditioning..................340,455
Engine Oil.......................451,491
Engine Oil Disposal................... 451
Flash-To-Pass........................... 190
Flashers
Hazard Warning..................... 422
Turn Signal....................86,189,271
Flooded Engine Starting................... 350
Floor Console.......................... 262
10
INDEX 527
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Oil, Engine.........................449,491
Capacity........................... 490
Change Interval...................289,450
Checking.......................... 449
Dipstick........................... 449
Disposal........................... 451
Filter..........................451,491
Filter Disposal....................... 451
Materials Added to................... 451
Recommendation..................450,490
Synthetic.......................... 451
Viscosity........................451,490
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 446
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)........... 242
Operating Precautions.................... 446
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 95
Overdrive............................. 359
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 359Overhead Console....................... 241
Overheating, Engine...................280,422
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,517
Paint Care............................. 472
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Park Sense System, Rear................... 231
Parking Brake.......................... 368
Passing Light........................... 190
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 202
Pets.................................. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 387
Power
Deck Lid Release..................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses)...........477,481
Door Locks......................... 29
Mirrors............................ 97
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 254
Seats............................. 169
534 INDEX
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Capacity........................... 490
Change Interval...................289,450
Checking.......................... 449
Dipstick........................... 449
Disposal........................... 451
Filter..........................451,491
Filter Disposal....................... 451
Materials Added to................... 451
Recommendation..................450,490
Synthetic.......................... 451
Viscosity........................451,490
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 446
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)........... 242
Operating Precautions.................... 446
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 95
Overdrive............................. 359
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 359Overhead Console....................... 241
Overheating, Engine...................280,422
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,517
Paint Care............................. 472
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Park Sense System, Rear................... 231
Parking Brake.......................... 368
Passing Light........................... 190
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 202
Pets.................................. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 387
Power
Deck Lid Release..................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses)...........477,481
Door Locks......................... 29
Mirrors............................ 97
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 254
Seats............................. 169
534 INDEX
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Transporting Pets........................ 81
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 398
Trip Odometer.......................... 271
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)....................39,41
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 39
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 41
Turn Signals.........................189,271
UCI Connector......................... 326
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 519
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 326
Universal Transmitter..................... 242
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 410
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 48
Vanity Mirrors........................... 98
Vehicle Certification Label................. 418
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................388,418,419Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................339,485
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 17
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 451
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 422
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 271
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 516
Washer
Adding Fluid....................... 458
Washers, Windshield................195,196,458
Washing Vehicle......................... 473
Water
Driving Through..................... 364
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 474
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 474
Wind Buffeting.......................39,253
540 INDEX
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Tread Wear Indicators.................... 398
Trip Odometer.......................... 271
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)....................39,41
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 39
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 41
Turn Signals.........................189,271
UCI Connector......................... 326
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 519
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 326
Universal Transmitter..................... 242
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 410
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 48
Vanity Mirrors........................... 98
Vehicle Certification Label................. 418
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................388,418,419Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................339,485
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 17
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 451
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 422
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 271
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 516
Washer
Adding Fluid....................... 458
Washers, Windshield................195,196,458
Washing Vehicle......................... 473
Water
Driving Through..................... 364
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 474
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 474
Wind Buffeting.......................39,253
540 INDEX
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