FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS — SRT
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine/Intercooler 6.2LCoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming toMS-12106.
Engine 6.4L Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming toMS-12106.
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under alltypes of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recom-mends full synthetic engine oils.The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil UltraTM0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR®engine oil meeting the re-quirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 foruse in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR®Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark PlugsWe recommend you use MOPAR®Spark Plugs.
Fuel SelectionWe recommend you use Premium Unleaded 91 Octane orhigher.
CAUTION!
•Mixingofenginecoolant(antifreeze)otherthanspecifiedOrganicAdditiveTech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
•Donotusewateraloneoralcohol-basedenginecoolant(antifreeze)products.Do
not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compat-
ible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
•Thisvehiclehasnotbeendesignedforusewithpropyleneglycol-basedengine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – IfEquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®AT F + 4®Automatic Trans-mission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – IfEquippedUse only MOPAR®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmis-sion Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid mayaffect the function or performance of your transmission.
Power Steering Reservoir –If EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®Power Steering Fluid + 4,MOPAR®or ATF+4®Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3, SAE J1703should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is notavailable, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR®LSD Synthetic Gear Lu-bricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main-
tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L AND 5.7L
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
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).
The message “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in the DID and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
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
“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your
Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
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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:
•Checkengineoillevel
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights
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
•Rotatethetires.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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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED AND 6.4L
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
The message “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in the DID and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
•Theoilchangeindicatormessagewillnotmonitorthetimesincethelastoilchange.
Change your vehicle's oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, even if the
oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
•Changeyourengineoilmoreoftenifyoudriveyourvehicleoff-roadforanextended
period of time.
•Undernocircumstancesshouldoilchangeintervalsexceed6,000miles(10,000km)
or six months, whichever comes first.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
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
“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your
Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Checktheengineoillevel.Referto“MaintenanceProcedures/EngineOil”in“Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
•Checkthewindshieldwashersolventandaddifrequired.
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Once A Month
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.
•Inspectthebattery,andcleanandtightentheterminalsasrequired.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering, and add as needed.
•Checkalllightsandotherelectricalitemsforcorrectoperation.
At Each Oil Change
•Changetheengineoilfilter.
•Inspectthebrakehosesandlines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Maintenance Chart — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED AND 6.4LMiles:
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
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000
114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150Or 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
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the en-gine oil and en-gine oil filter.
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Rotate the tires,rotate at the firstsign of irregularwear, even if itoccurs beforescheduled main-tenance.
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If using yourvehicle for anyof the following:dusty or off-roadconditions. In-spect the engineair cleaner filter;replace if neces-sary.
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Inspect thebrake linings;replace if neces-sary.
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Inspect the CVjoints.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•WhatdoIdoifmyTPMSwarninglightisblinking?pg.145
•HowdoIchangeaflattire?pg.152
•HowdoIusemyTirefitkit?pg.159
•HowdoIJump-Startmyvehicle?pg.164
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
•WhereismyFuseBlocklocated?pg.198
•WhattypeofoildoIuse?pg.182
•HowoftenshouldIchangemyengine’soil?pg.186
•Whatshouldmytirepressurebesetat?pg.203
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