2013 DODGE CHARGER coolant level

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Non-SRT8
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant Ten Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 10 Quarts (9.5 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
5.7L Engine without Severe Duty II
Cooling System We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant Ten Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 14.7 Quarts (13.9 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
5.7L Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant Ten Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 15.1 Quarts (14.3 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified
SAE 5W-20 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 Engine We recommend you use API Certified
SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting therequirements 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 We recommend you use MOPAR®
brand Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Spark Plug – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic Transmission
– 8 Speed TransmissionWe recommend you use Shell L12108 Transmission Fluid. —
Automatic Transmission – 5 Speed Transmission We recommend you
ONLYuse
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor- mance of your transmission. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR®
BorgWarner 44–40 Transfer Case. —
Axle Front We recommend you use API GL-5
SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. —
Axle Rear We recommend you use API GL-5
SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. —
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®
DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®
Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR® or
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane
Recommended. 19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
SRT8
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant Ten Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil With Filter – 6.4L Engine For best performance and maximum
protection under all types of operating conditions, we recommend full
synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API)
categories of SM or SM/CF. The manu- facturer recommends the use of a full synthetic SAE 0W-40 engine oil. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR®
brand Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plugs – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic Transmission We recommend you
ONLYuse
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor- mance of your transmission. —
Axle Rear We recommend you use MOPAR®
Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W–90 (API GL-5) (with MOPAR® Friction
Modifier – Hypoid Gear Additive). —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®
Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR® or
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only
or higher. 19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required”
will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer
and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” or under “Instrument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering andtransmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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