2014 DODGE CHARGER oil filter

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Non-SRT
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartCapacities
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).14.5 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 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 the require-
ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS- 6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and
Shell Helix®. 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 the re-
quirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your 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 Transmis- sion – 8 SpeedTransmission Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™
Automatic Transmission Fluid or equiva- lent. Failure to use the correct fluid may
affect the function or performance of your transmission. —
Automatic Transmis- sion – 5 SpeedTransmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission
Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may af- fect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend 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. —
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartCapacities
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 Recom-
mended. 19 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
SRT
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 protec-tion under all types of operating conditions,
the manufacturer only recommends full syn- thetic engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN.
The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra™ 0W-40 or equivalent
MOPAR® engine oil meeting the require-
ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-
12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
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 af- fect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. —
Axle Rear We recommend you use MOPAR® Syn-
thetic 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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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
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign ofirregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your
next scheduled service
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering,and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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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 XXXXX X X X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs be-
fore 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. XX X 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 X X XXX
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: po-
lice, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XX X XInspect 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.
XX X X X X
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
NOTE:
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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