2016 DODGE CHALLENGER transmission

Chassis — 3.6L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
8-Speed Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or per-
formance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE
75W85 (API GL-5).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591

Engine — 5.7L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting
the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR,
Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – With Automatic
Transmission 89 Octane recommended – 87 Octane acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – With Manual
Transmission 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol.
592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Chassis — 5.7L Automatic Transmission
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
8-Speed Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or per-
formance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle – With Automatic Trans-
mission We recommend you use MOPAR OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE
75W85 (API GL-5).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593

Chassis — 5.7L Manual Transmission
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle – With Manual
Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE
75W85 (API GL-5).
594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Chassis — 6.4L Automatic Transmission
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
8-Speed Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or per-
formance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE
75W85 (API GL-5).
596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Chassis — 6.4L Manual Transmission
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE
75W85 (API GL-5).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597

Maintenance Chart — 3.6L And 5.7L
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
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
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. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. X X X X X X X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid (If Equipped). X X X X X 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. XXX X X X X
604 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
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
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 Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs. ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
if using your vehicle for any of the following: Most of
your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C), driving in dusty condi-
tions, or stop and go driving. XX X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 605