2017 DODGE CHALLENGER spark plugs

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine — 3.6L
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 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
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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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465

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. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel
Drive Only). XXX 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
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). XX X
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
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 471

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
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 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
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
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 manual transmission fluid (if
equipped). XX X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. XX X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if
necessary X
Replace the spark plugs – 6.4L Engine ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
120 months if not done at 150,000 miles
(240,000 km). XX
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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Untwisting Procedure......................39
Seats .............................. .94, 96, 98
Adjustment .............................94
Head Restraints ..........................99
Heated .................................96
Height Adjustment ........................94
Power .................................94
Rear Folding ........................... .101
Seatback Release ........................ .101
Tilting .............................. .94, 98
Vented .................................97
Ventilated ...............................97
Security Alarm ......................... .14, 178
Arm The System ..........................14
Disarm The System ........................15
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........462, 464, 465
Selection Of Oil ........................... .419
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................13
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................12
Sentry Key Replacement ......................13
Service Assistance ......................... .480
Service Contract .......................... .482
Service Manuals .......................... .483
Shift Indicator Light ........................ .307Shifting
................................ .308
Automatic Transmission ....................308
Shoulder Belts .............................35
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................84
Signals, Turn ....................... .74, 108, 194
SiriusXM Guardian Mobile App ........................... .289
Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .289
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................354
Snow Tires .............................. .348
Spare Tire ..................... .349, 350, 351, 393
Spark Plugs ....................... .462, 464, 465
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ....................462, 464, 465
Oil ........................... .462, 464, 465
Speed Control Accel/Decel .........................118,119
Cancel ................................
118
Set ...................................117
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........116,117,120
Sport Mode .............................. .317
Starting .............................. .20, 299
Automatic Transmission ....................299
Cold Weather .......................... .302
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .302
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