2020 DODGE CHALLENGER manual transmission

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE237
Flush and replace the
engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. X
X
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
conditions, or stop and go driving. X
X X
Change the transfer case fluid; if
using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road,
or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel
Drive Only). X
X
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
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242SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Inspect the brake
linings; replace if
necessary.X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the
CV/Universal joints. X X X X X X X X X X X X X 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
Adjust the parking
brake on vehicles
equipped with four
wheel disc brakes. X
XX X X
Inspect the manual
transmission fluid –
if equipped. X
XXXX X XX
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
210,0 00
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE243
Inspect the rear axle
fluid.X
XXXX X XX
Change the manual
transmission fluid –
if equipped. X
X X
Change the rear
axle fluid if using
your vehicle for any
of the following:
police, taxi, fleet or
frequent trailer
towing.
1
X X X
Replace the engine
air cleaner filter. X
XX X X
Replace the air
conditioning filter. X X X X X X X X X X X X
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
250,0 00
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE267
CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM — MANUAL
T
RANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
The clutch hydraulic system is fed by a
segregated volume of fluid within the brake
system master cylinder reservoir. In the event of
leakage or wear, use only the manufacturer's
recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids And
Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further information.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on
the left side of the transmission. The fluid level
should be 1/4 inch (6.4mm) below the bottom
of the fill hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to
maintain the proper level. Refer to “Fluids And
Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further information.
Change Transmission Fluid
If contaminated with water, change the fluid
immediately. See an authorized dealer for
service.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section
for the proper maintenance intervals.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF
E
QUIPPED
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 And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for fluid specifications. It is
important to maintain the transmission fluid at
the correct level using the recommended fluid.
NOTE:
No chemical flushes should be used in any
transmission; only the approved lubricant
should be used.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends
against using any special additives in the
transmission. Automatic Transmission Fluid
(ATF) is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental
additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid
additives to the transmission. Avoid using
transmission sealers as they may adversely
affect seals.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer's recommended fluid may
cause deterioration in transmission shift
quality and/or damage to the transmission.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for fluid specifications.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s recommended fluid may
cause deterioration in transmission shift
quality and/or torque converter shudder.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for fluid specifications.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your
transmission as the chemicals can damage
your transmission components. Such damage
is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS297
FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT
USMetric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.6L Engine (87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol) 18.5 Gallons70 Liters
5.7L Engine (Automatic Transmission: 87 Octane or 89 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15%
Ethanol. Manual Transmission: 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol) 18.5 Gallons
70 Liters
6.4L Engine (91 Octane or higher (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol) 18.5 Gallons70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
6.4L Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System*
3.6L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km)
Formula or equivalent) 11.1 Quarts
10.5 Liters
5.7L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km)
Formula or equivalent) 14.7 Quarts
13.9 Liters
6.4L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km)
Formula or equivalent) 15.2 Quarts
14.4 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS299
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — NON-SRT
ENGINE
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile (240,000 km) 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 SAE
5W-20, Pennzoil SAE 5W-20, and Pennzoil gold 5W-20 semi-synthetic oil.
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 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 – 3.6 Engine 87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 5.7 Engine With Automatic Transmission 89 Octane recommended – 87 Octane acceptable (R+M)/2 Method,
0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine & 5.7 Engine With Manual Transmission 91 Octane or higher (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS301
CHASSIS
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
8-Speed Automatic TransmissionUse only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the
correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3, SAE J1703.
Front Axle We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 (API GL-5).
Rear Axle – 3.6L/5.7L Engine With Automatic
Transmission We recommend you use Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
Rear Axle – 5.7L/6.4LEngine With Manual
Transmission We recommend you use Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
Transfer Case – AWD (If Equipped) We recommend you use Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44–40.
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304TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSIS
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If EquippedWe recommend you use Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. 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 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every 24 months. This interval is time based only, mileage
intervals do not apply.
Rear Axle We recommend you use Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).

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