2013 DODGE CHARGER SRT oil type

check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the
engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
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.
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.
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Engine Oil Viscosity
SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic 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 informa-
tion.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
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.
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. MOPAR® engine oil filters are a high quality oil
filter and are recommended.7
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat-
ing conditions, We recommend you use full synthetic engine oils that meet
the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF.
We recommend you use full synthetic SAE 0W-40 engine oil.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher.
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Automatic Oil Change Indicator...............329
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........382
Automatic Transmission .................398, 521
Adding Fluid ...................... .521, 545
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................521
Fluid Change ......................... .521
Fluid Level Check ...................519, 520
Fluid Type ........................ .519, 545
Special Additives ...................... .520
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................42
Axle Fluid ............................. .545
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................545
Battery ................................ .502
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .502
Belts, Seat ............................ .49, 97
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................507B-Pillar Location
......................... .434
Brake Assist System ...................... .419
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............418
Brake Fluid ............................ .545
Brake, Parking .......................... .413
Brake System ........................... .517
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .416
Fluid Check ....................... .518, 545
Master Cylinder ....................... .518
Parking ............................. .413
Warning Light ........................ .317
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................398
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........94
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................225
Bulb Replacement ..................... .537, 539
Bulbs, Light .......................... .99, 537
Camera, Rear ........................... .276
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .543
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