checking oil DODGE CHALLENGER 2018 Owners Manual

Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even-
tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete
exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or
loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into
the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the ex-
haust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication
or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision
if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt or
retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning lightwill turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................319
▫ 3.6L And 5.7L Engines ...................319
▫ 6.4L Engine ......................... .324
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................329
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .329
▫ 5.7L Engine ......................... .330
▫ 6.4L Engine ......................... .331
▫ Checking Oil Level — 3.6L And 5.7L Engine . . .332
▫ Checking Oil Level — 6.4L Engine ...........332
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................333
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................333
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .334
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .335
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .339▫
Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................339
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............340
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............342
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .344
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................344
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .347
▫ Cooling System ....................... .349
▫ Brake System ........................ .353
▫ Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual Transmission
(If Equipped) ......................... .355
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........355
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......355
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......357
▫ Rear

Axle ........................... .357
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Checking Oil Level — 3.6L And 5.7L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every month. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
There are three possible dipstick types,
•Crosshatched zone.
• Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
• Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low end of
the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
NOTE: Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1.0 liters) of oil when the reading is at the
low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil level to the
high end of the range marking.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your
engine.
Checking Oil Level — 6.4L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as once a month. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the
oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 quart (1 liter) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range on
these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your
engine.
332 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Caps, FillerFuel ................................. .250
Oil (Engine) ........................ .329, 337
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................351
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................188, 396
Cargo Vehicle Loading ......................... .251
Car Washes .............................. .383
Cellular Phone ........................... .469
Certification Label ......................... .251
Chains, Tire ............................. .379
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .358
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .360
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....119
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............187
Checks, Safety ............................ .187
Child Restraint ........................... .171
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .175
Child Seat Installation .....................184
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........181
Infant And Child Restraints .................173
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......177
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........174
Seating Positions ........................ .176Clean Air Gasoline
........................ .393
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .378
Climate Control ............................64
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .199
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................489
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .376
Contract, Service .......................... .494
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............351
Cooling System ........................... .349
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................350
Coolant Level ....................... .349, 352
Cooling Capacity ........................ .396
Disposal
Of Used Coolant ..................352
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................349
Inspection ............................. .352
Points To Remember ..................... .352
Pressure Cap ........................... .351
Radiator Cap .......................... .351
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......350, 396, 398
Corrosion Protection ....................... .382
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............219, 222
Cruise Light ..............................117
Customer Assistance ....................... .492
Customer Programmable Features ...............405
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Cybersecurity............................ .404
Daytime Running Lights ......................55
Dealer Service ............................ .334
Deck Lid Power Release ...........................79
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .189
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................61
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................118
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................55
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .332
Disable Vehicle Towing ..................... .313
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................352
Disturb ................................. .484
Door Ajar ................................112
Door Ajar Light ............................112
Door Locks Automatic ..............................39
Door Opener, Garage .........................82
Doors ....................................32
Drag And Drop Menu ...................... .403
Drive Modes ............................. .458Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt
........................39
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .264
Electrical Power Outlets .......................91
Electric Brake Control System ..................123
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................122
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............124, 131
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................52
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......280
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......220, 222
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............125
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........111
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................311
Jacking ........................... .290, 358
Jump Starting ....................305, 306, 307
Towing ............................... .313
Emission Control System Maintenance ............119
Engine .......................... .329, 330, 331
Air Cleaner ............................ .339
Block

Heater ........................... .199
Break-In Recommendations .................200
Checking Oil Level ...................... .332
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INDEX 501

Park Release........................... .309
Rearward ...............................40
Tilt ...................................40
Manual, Service ........................... .496
Manual Transmission .................204, 355, 357
Fluid Level Check .....................355, 357
Map/Reading Lights .........................58
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................39
Memory Seat ..............................39
Memory Seats And Radio .....................39
Methanol ............................... .394
Mirrors ..................................50
Electric Powered ..........................52
Electric Remote ...........................52
Heated .................................52
Outside ................................51
Rearview ........................... .50, 269
Vanity .................................53
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................141
Mopar Parts ............................. .495
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................54
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................200 Occupant Restraints
........................ .147
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............391, 398
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .101
Reset ................................ .101
Oil, Engine ........................... .335, 398
Capacity .............................. .396
Change Interval ........................ .335
Checking ............................. .332
Dipstick .............................. .332
Disposal .............................. .339
Filter ............................. .339, 398
Filter Disposal .......................... .339
Identification Logo ...................... .336
Materials Added To ...................... .339
Pressure Warning Light ....................110
Recommendation .....................335, 396
Synthetic ............................. .337
V
iscosity ....................... .336, 337, 396
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .339
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .339
Oil Pressure Light ..........................110
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................118
Operating Precautions .......................118
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................51
506 INDEX