2018 DODGE CHARGER engine oil

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
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 – 3.6L/5.7L Engine 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 Ultra. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE
grade.
Engine Oil – 6.4L Engine 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 Platinum 0W-40 or
equivalent Mopar engine oil meeting the requirements of FCA Material Stan-
dard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85)
Engine 87 Octane, Up to 85% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol.
432 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The following describes each feature and its operation:
Home
When Home is selected, a series of widgets (gauges) can be
customized by the user. Follow these steps to change a
widget:
1. Touch any of the gauges to change them.
2. Select the following option from the menu:•Set Widget: Top Left
• Set Widget: Top Right
• Set Widget: Bottom Left
• Set Widget: Bottom Right
3. After selecting a Widget location: select the gauge to display:
• Gauge: Oil Temp
• Gauge: Oil Pressure
• Gauge: Coolant Temp
• Gauge: Battery Voltage
• Gauge: Trans Temp — If Equipped with an Automatic
Transmission
• Gauge: Battery Voltage
• Gauge: Engine Torque
Performance Pages — Home
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EngineWhen selected, this screen displays the following values:
•Vehicle Speed
Shows the actual vehicle speed.
• Engine Power
Shows the instantaneous power.
• Engine Torque
Shows the instantaneous torque.
• Oil Pressure
Shows the actual engine oil pressure.
• Gear (Automatic Transmission Only)
Shows the current (or pending) operating gear of the
vehicle.
Engine
494 MULTIMEDIA

Bulb Replacement..........................307
Bulbs, Light .......................... .217, 307
Camera, Rear ............................ .279
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .431
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................... .362, 369, 370
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................383
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................214, 428
Cargo Vehicle Loading ..........................283
Cargo Area Cover ..........................101
Cargo Compartment ........................101
Car Washes ...............................414
Cellular Phone ............................506
Certification Label ..........................284
Chains, Tire ............................. .410
Changing A Flat Tire ........................388
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .391
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .143
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............213
Checks, Safety ............................ .213
Child Restraint ............................197
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................201 Child Seat Installation
.....................210
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........207
Infant And Child Restraints .................200
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......203
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........200
Seating Positions ........................ .202
Child Safety Locks ..........................41
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .425
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .409
Climate Control ............................76
Automatic ............................76, 82
Manual ................................76
Coin Holder ............................. .109
Cold W

eather Operation ..................... .225
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................526
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .407
Console Floor .................................109
Contract, Service .......................... .530
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............383
Cooling System ............................380
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................382
Coolant Level ........................381, 384
Cooling Capacity ........................ .431
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Disposal Of Used Coolant..................384
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................381
Inspection ............................. .384
Points To Remember ..................... .384
Pressure Cap ............................383
Radiator Cap .......................... .383
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......381, 431, 432
Corrosion Protection ........................413
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............243, 246
Cruise Light .......................... .140, 141
Cupholders ...............................111
Customer Assistance ........................528
Cybersecurity ............................ .438
Daytime Running Lights ......................65
Dealer Service ............................ .367
Deck Lid Power Release ...........................98
Defroster, Windshield ........................215
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................74
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................142
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................66
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ............................365 Disable Vehicle Towing
..................... .346
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................384
Disturb ................................. .522
Door Ajar ............................... .133
Door Ajar Light ............................133
Door Locks Automatic ..............................41
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......41
Doors ....................................35
Drag And Drop Menu .......................437
Drive Modes ............................. .495
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................43
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................296
E-85 Fuel ............................... .428
Electric Brake Control System ..................147
Anti-Lock Brake

System ....................146
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............148, 155
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................62
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......312
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........244
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............149
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Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.........133
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................345
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................301
Jacking ............................323, 388
Jump Starting ........................338, 340
Towing ............................... .346
Emission Control System Maintenance ............143
Engine .......................... .362, 363, 364
Air Cleaner ............................ .371
Block Heater ............................225
Break-In Recommendations .................226
Checking Oil Level .......................365
Compartment ....................362, 363, 364
Compartment Identification .................362
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................381, 432
Cooling ...............................380
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................214, 428
Fails To Start ............................225
Flooded, Starting ........................ .225
Fuel Requirements ....................424, 431
Jump Starting ........................338, 340
Oil ............................368, 431, 432
Oil Filler Cap .....................362, 369, 370
Oil Filter ...............................371 Oil Selection
........................ .368, 431
Oil Synthetic ............................370
Overheating ............................342
Starting ............................222, 223
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................369, 370
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................369
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........194, 349
Ethanol ............................. .426, 428
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................214, 428
Exhaust System ........................214, 379
Exterior Lighting............................

64
Exterior Lights ..........................64, 217
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .371
Air Conditioning ..................... .90, 373
Engine Oil ..........................371, 432
Engine Oil Disposal .......................370
Flashers .................................301
Hazard Warning ........................ .301
Turn Signals ..................... .69, 141, 217
Flash-To-Pass ..............................67
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ..........................430
Engine Oil ............................ .429
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Fuel Requirements....................428, 429
Maintenance ............................430
Replacement Parts ........................430
Starting ...............................430
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .225
Floor Console ............................ .109
Fluid, Brake .......................... .432, 434
Fluid Capacities ............................431
Fluid Leaks ...............................217
Fluid Level Checks Brake .................................385
Cooling System ..........................381
Engine Oil ............................ .365
Transfer Case .......................... .388
Fluids And Lubricants .......................432
Fog Lights ................................68
Fold-Flat Seats .............................43
Folding Rear Seats ..........................53
Forward Collision Warning ....................163
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................301
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .345
Fuel ................................... .424
Additives ............................. .425
Clean Air ............................. .425
Ethanol ............................426, 428 Flexible
...............................428
Gasoline ...............................424
Materials Added ........................ .425
Methanol ............................. .426
Octane Rating ........................424, 432
Requirements ........................424, 431
Specifications .......................... .432
Tank Capacity .......................... .431
Fuses ...................................311
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............102
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .425
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .425
Gear

Ranges ............................. .234
Glass Cleaning ............................417
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................284, 286
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............284, 286
GVWR ................................. .284
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ..........................296
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................301
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INDEX 539

Service............................... .307
Traction Control ........................ .152
Turn Signals ....................65, 69, 141, 217
Vanity Mirror ............................64
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .134, 141
Loading Vehicle ........................283, 285
Capacities ............................. .285
Tires................................. .395
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................129
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............129
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............129
Locks Automatic Door ..........................41
Auto Unlock .............................41
Child Protection ..........................41
Power Door .............................36
Low Tire Pressure System .....................166
Lubrication, Body ..........................375
Lug Nuts ............................... .422
Maintenance Free Battery .....................366
Maintenance Schedule .............353, 354, 357, 359
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .135, 143
Manual, Service ............................532
Media Hub ...............................505 Memory Feature (Memory Seats)
..............43, 47
Memory Seat ............................43, 47
Memory Seats And Radio ...................43, 47
Methanol ............................... .426
Mirrors ..................................60
Electric Powered ..........................62
Electric Remote ...........................62
Heated .................................63
Outside ................................62
Rearview ........................ .60, 61, 301
Vanity .................................64
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................166
Mopar Parts ............................. .531
MP3 Control ............................. .505
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................65
New V

ehicle Break-In Period ..................226
Occupant Restraints ........................ .172
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............424, 432
Oil Change Indicator ........................124
Reset .................................124
Oil, Engine ............................368, 432
Capacity ...............................431
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