2017 DODGE CHARGER engine oil

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.
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 Tech-
nology).
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only rec-
ommends full synthetic engine oils.
The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra
0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil meeting the re-
quirements 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 489

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L
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 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 instrument cluster and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a sched-
uled 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 Display” in “Un-
derstanding 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 or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. 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.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
494 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 5.7L
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 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 instrument cluster and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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 byreferring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of
engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine
run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off-road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. 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.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 495

Maintenance Chart
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 OilChange Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires
Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it
occurs before your next scheduled service
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
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
496 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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.
A “Oil Change Required” message will be displayed in the
instrument cluster and a single chime will sound, indicat-
ing 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:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. 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.
• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road/track usage for an extended period of
time. •
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, whichever
comes first.
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 “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
• Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if re-
quired.
Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 499

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master
cylinder, and power steering (6.2L Only), and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter. •
Inspect the brake hoses and lines.CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Maintenance Chart
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 engine oil and engine oil filter. X X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine
air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes. XXXXX
500 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Camera, Rear............................ .170
Capacities, Fluid ....................... .485, 486
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .449, 450
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................461
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................78, 394
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................... .399
Car Washes .............................. .467
Certification Label ......................... .399
Chains, Tire ............................. .381
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .414
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .363
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .445
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................77
Checks, Safety .............................77
Child Restraint .............................60
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................63
Child Restraints ..........................60
Child Seat Installation ......................72
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........69
Infants And Child Restraints .................62
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........65
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........62
Seating Positions ..........................64 Child Safety Locks
..........................27
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .391
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .468
Climate Control ........................... .294
Coin Holder ............................. .190
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .333
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .377
Connector UCI ................................. .291
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........291
Console, Floor ............................ .190
Contract, Service .......................... .506
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............461
Cooling System ........................... .458
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................460
Coolant Capacity .....................485,
486
Coolant Level ....................... .458, 461
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................461
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................459
Inspection ............................. .461
Points To Remember ..................... .462
Pressure Cap ........................... .461
Radiator Cap .......................... .461
512 INDEX

Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze)............459, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489
Corrosion Protection ....................... .466
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................136
Cruise Light .......................... .217, 220
Cupholders .......................... .188, 471
Customer Assistance ....................... .504
Customer Programmable Features ...........233, 234
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............127
Daytime Running Lights .....................121
Dealer Service ............................ .446
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ...................36
Deck Lid, Power Release ......................35
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .192
Defroster, Windshield ........................79
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................127
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................444
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....................123
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .447
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................436
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................461
Door Ajar ............................... .207Door Ajar Light
........................... .207
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......27
Door Locks .......................... .19, 25
KeyFob................................25
Remote ................................25
Remote Keyless Entry ......................25
Door Locks, Automatic .......................26
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .347
E-85 Fuel ............................... .394
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .184
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................192
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................95
Electronic Brake Control System ................352
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................352
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................361
T

raction Control System ....................357
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......472
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......133, 136
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............357
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........205
Emergency Deck Lid Release ...................36
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INDEX 513