2017 DODGE CHALLENGER automatic transmission

CAUTION!
•DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
• The manufacturer does not recommend towing this
vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to
Manual Park Release in this section for instructions on
shifting the automatic transmission to NEUTRAL when
the engine is off.
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h). If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30
miles (48 km) , then the only acceptable method of towing
is with a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, AWD
models can also be towed with the ignition in the ON/
RUN mode, the transmission in NEUTRAL (not in PARK!),
and the rear wheels OFF the ground with no limitation on
speed or distance. Since the ignition MUST be in the
ON/RUN mode to tow in this manner, AWD vehicles must
be towed with ALL FOUR wheels OFF the ground (e.g. on
a flatbed truck) if the key fob is unavailable.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ...........411
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ...........412
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ...........413
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .414
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................ .414
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap ....................415
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .......................... .415
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................416
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .416
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .............417
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .417
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .422
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................422 ▫
Maintenance-Free Battery .................423
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............424
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .427
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................427
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................428
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .428
▫ Cooling System ....................... .430
▫ Brake System ........................ .434
▫ Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual Transmission
(If Equipped) ......................... .436
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........436
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......437
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......438
▫ Rear Axle ........................... .438
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▫Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion ....................... .439
 FUSES ............................... .444
▫ Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......445
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......449
 VEHICLE STORAGE .....................455
 REPLACEMENT BULBS ...................455
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................457
▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen
Headlamps — If Equipped ................458
▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, And
Park/Turn Lamp — Models With High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped . . . .459
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp .............459
▫ Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp .................459
▫ Center Tail/Backup Lamp .................459
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . .459 ▫
License Lamp ........................ .459
 FLUID CAPACITIES ..................... .460
▫ Fluid Capacities — 3.6L ..................460
▫ Fluid Capacities — 5.7L Automatic
Transmission ........................ .460
▫ Fluid Capacities — 5.7L Manual Transmission . .461
▫ Fluid Capacities — 6.4L ..................461
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS .............................. .462
▫ Engine — 3.6L ....................... .462
▫ Chassis — 3.6L ....................... .463
▫ Engine — 5.7L ....................... .464
▫ Chassis — 5.7L Automatic Transmission ......464
▫ Chassis — 5.7L Manual Transmission ........465
▫ Engine — 6.4L ....................... .465
▫ Chassis

— 6.4L Automatic Transmission ......466
▫ Chassis — 6.4L Manual Transmission ........466
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Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in this section
for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom-
mended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any
transmission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely
affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require
adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine
fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmis-
sion has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can check
your transmission fluid level using special service tools.
If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction,
visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the
transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle
with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission
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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Capacities — 3.6L
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
SAE 5W-20, API Certified 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent 11.1 Quarts 10.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Fluid Capacities — 5.7L Automatic Transmission
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Automatic Transmission: 87 Octane or 89 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
SAE 5W-20, API Certified 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
Cooling System*
Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent 14.7 Quarts 13.9 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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Chassis — 3.6L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
8-Speed Automatic Transmission 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.
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.
Front Axle We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 (API
GL-5).
Rear Axle We recommend you use Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
(API GL-5).
Transfer Case We recommend you use Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44–
40.
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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 Trans-
mission 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol.
Chassis — 5.7L Automatic Transmission
Component
Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
8-Speed Automatic Transmission 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.
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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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 Transmis-
sion We recommend you use Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
(API GL-5).
Engine — 6.4L
Component
Fluid, 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 For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating
conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils.
The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent
Mopar engine oil meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-
12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol.
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