change time DODGE CHALLENGER 2008 Owner's Manual

Required Maintenance Intervals
Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6
Rotate the tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions,
inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if nec-
essary. 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the rear axle fluid. 18,000 30 000 18
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months. 24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first inspec-
tion at 12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months. 24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, and replace if necessary. 24,000 40 000 24
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 30
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or fre-
quent trailer towing. 48,000 80 000 48
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. 60,000 100 000 60
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. † 90,000 150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60
Replace the spark plugs. 102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 120,000 200 000 120
† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
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Knee Bolster............................ 46
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 119
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 38
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
forCHildren) ......................... 61,62
Latch Plate ............................. 39
Latches ................................ 70
Hood ............................... 114
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 270
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 70
LifeofTires ............................ 259
LightBulbs .......................... 70,336
Lights .............................. 70,116
Airbag ........................ 52,55,70,152
Anti-Lock ......................... 158,236
Automatic Headlights ................... 117
Brake Assist Warning ................... 244
Brake Warning ..................... 155,234Bulb Replacement
................... 336,337
Center Mounted Stop ................... 340
Courtesy/Reading ................... 120,129
Cruise .............................. 150
Daytime Running ...................... 118
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............. 119,120
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 244
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 151
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 152
Exterior .............................. 70
Fog ............................. 118,154
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 280
Headlight Switch ...................... 116
Headlights ........................ 116,337
Headlights On Reminder ................. 118
Headlights On With Wipers ............ 117,124
High Beam ........................ 120,153
High Beam Indicator .................... 153
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 120
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