2015 DODGE DART oil level

Fluid and Filter Changes
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the
life of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is used for
frequent trailer towing, police, fleet, taxi, etc., change the
fluid as indicated in the Maintenance Schedule. In addi-
tion, change the fluid (and filter, if equipped) if the fluid
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans-
mission is disassembled for any reason.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fluid Level Check
The transmission is designed to be fill for life. The oil
does not need to be check unless there is an oil leak.
Should the transmission be leaking oil, the transmission
should be serviced to correct the condition.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri-
cant has become contaminated with water.
NOTE:If contaminated with water, the fluid should be
changed immediately.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Fuel (1.4L Engines)13.2 Gallons50 Liters
Fuel (2.0L/2.4L Engines)14.2 Gallons54 Liters
Fuel (2.4L GT models only)15.8 Gallons60 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified)4 Quarts3.8 Liters
2.0L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)5 Quarts4.7 Liters
2.4L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
Cooling System*
1.4L Turbo Engine (MOPAR® OAT Antifreeze/Engine Cool-
ant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
5.8 Quarts5.5 Liters
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR® OAT Antifreeze/Engine
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
7.2 Quarts6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and pressurized coolant bottle filled to MAX level.
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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 ser-
vice 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” 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).
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)/Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals 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.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
622 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and brake
master cylinder as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change engine oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 623

Electrical Power Outlets.....................287
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................298
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................124
Electronic Brake Control System...............452
Brake Assist System.....................455
Electronic Stability Program................461
Traction Control System...................456
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............456
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........253
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).............461
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......271
Emergency Brake.........................448
Emergency Deck Lid Release..................48
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................555
Hazard Warning Flasher..................527
Jacking...............................539
Jump Starting..........................551
Overheating...........................527
Towing..............................559
Emergency Trunk Release....................48
Emission Control System Maintenance..........569
Engine.................................566
Air Cleaner...........................575
Block Heater..........................416
Break-In Recommendations................109
Checking Oil Level......................572
Compartment..........................565
Cooling..............................585
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................111
Fuel Requirements......................500
Jump Starting..........................551
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..572
Oil Filler Cap..........................566
Oil Selection...........................573
Overheating...........................527
Temperature Gauge......................310
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............8310
INDEX 645

Entry System, Illuminated....................23
Ethanol................................501
Event Data Recorder........................87
Exhaust Gas Caution.......................111
Exhaust System...........................111
Exterior Folding Mirrors....................123
Exterior Lighting..........................236
Exterior Lights...........................114
Filler Location Fuel........................315
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................575
Air Conditioning.......................405
Automatic Transmission..................595
Engine Oil............................575
Engine Oil Disposal.....................574
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................527
Turn Signal............................114
Flash-To-Pass............................243
Flooded Engine Starting....................415
Floor Console............................293
Fluid, Brake.............................619
Fluid Capacities..........................615
Fluid Leaks.............................114
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................594
Fluids.................................616
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........616
Fog Lights..............................241
Folding Rear Seat.........................232
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................555
Fuel...................................500
Adding..............................505
Additives.............................503
Capacity.............................615
Clean Air.............................501
Ethanol..............................501
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