2014 CHRYSLER 300 SRT automatic transmission fluid

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Automatic Transmission – 8 Speed Transmission Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9
Speed ATF™ Automatic Trans- mission Fluid or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid
may affect the function or per- formance of your transmission. —
Automatic Transmission – 5 Speed Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmission. We recom-
mend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. —
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. —
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® Hydraulic Fluid or
equivalent meeting MS-11655, such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s. —
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane19 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable.
89 Octane Recommended. 19 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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SRT
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Ten Year/150,000 Mile For-
mula 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,
the manufacturer only recom-
mends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petro-
leum Institute (API) categories of SN. The manufacturer rec-ommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra™ 0W-40 or equivalent
MOPAR® engine oil meeting the requirements of ChryslerMaterial Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating tem- peratures. 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 Use only ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmission. We recom-
mend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. —
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 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,000
40,000 50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000 150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
XX X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X X X X X X X
Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. X X X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). X X X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or fre-
quent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only). XX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer tow-
ing (five-speed only). X
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (five-speed only). X
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SRT 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. X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXX X X X X X X
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect
the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XXX X
X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X XXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXX X
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. XX X 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. XXX X X X
Replace the engine air cleaner. XX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X XXXNOTE:
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km).
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ............29
Adjustable Pedals .............23
Airbag...................14
AirbagLight................75
Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........13
Anti-Lock Warning Light ..........74
Arming System (Security Alarm) ......13
Assistance Towing .............72
Audio Settings ...............43
Automatic Headlights ...........27
Automatic High Beams ..........27
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .35
Automatic Transmission Autostick ...............67
Fluid Type ............. .100
Autostick .................67
Axle Fluid ................100
Belts, Seat .................14
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........36
Brake Fluid ................100
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle. . .25
Bulb Replacement ............ .118
Calibration, Compass ...........60
Change Oil Indicator ...........75
Changing A Flat Tire ...........76
Charging System Light ..........74
Child Restraint ...............15
Child Seat .................16
Clock ...................47
Compass Calibration ...........60
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........100
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......28
Cruise Light ................28
Cupholders
Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder). . .22
Customer Assistance ...........119
Customer Programmable Features . . .61, 70
Defects, Reporting ............120
Dimmer Control ..............27
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........27
Disarming, Security System ........13
Door Locks .................8 ECO ...................60
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System ....40,41
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............28
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....72
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................74
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .............75
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)...............60, 61
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ..........74
Jacking ................76
Overheating ..............76
Emergency Key ...............9
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......25
Compartment .............97
Oil Selection ............ .100
Overheating ..............76
Starting ................12
Stopping ................12
Temperature Warning Light ......73
EventDataRecorder............93
Exterior Lights ............. .118
Flat Tire Changing .............76
Fluid Capacities .............100
Fluids ...................100
FogLights.................27
Folding Rear Seat .............21
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........93
Front Heated Seats .............21
Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release ....96
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .........95
Specifications ............100
Fuse................... .112
Fuses .................. .112
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....62
Headlights Automatic ...............27
Dimmer Switch ............27
HighBeam ..............27
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