DODGE CHALLENGER 2014 3.G User Guide

ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.6L Engine
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5.7L Engine
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6.4L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Non-SRT
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech- nology). 11.1 Quarts (10.5 Liters) In-
cludes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech- nology). 14.7 Quarts (13.9 Liters) In-
cludes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter – 3.6L
Engine We recommend you use API
Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter – 5.7L
Engine We recommend you use API
Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use
MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters. –
Spark Plug – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap0.043 in [1.1 mm]). –
Spark Plug – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap0.043 in [1.1 mm]). –
Automatic Transmission We recommend youonlyuse
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or
performance of your trans- mission. –
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Manual Transmission We recommend you use
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. –
Axle Rear – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic
Gear Lubricant (with MOPAR®
Friction Modifier-Hypoid Gear Additive). –
Axle Rear – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API
GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. –
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE
J1703. If DOT 3 is not avail- able, then DOT 4 is accept- able. –
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use
MOPAR® Hydraulic Fluid
meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-11655. –
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable.
89 Octane Recommended 19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 91 Octane Recommended 19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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SRT
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech- nology). 15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters) In-
cludes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil With Filter – 6.4L
Engine For best performance and
maximum protection under
all types of operating condi-
tions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN. The
manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra™
0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR® engine oil meeting the re-
quirements of Chrysler Mate- rial Standard MS-12633 for
use in all operating tempera- tures. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters. –
Spark Plugs – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap0.043 in [1.1 mm]) . –
Axle Rear (SRT) We recommend you use
MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W–90
(API GL-5) with MOPAR® Fric- tion Modifier – Hypoid Gear Additive. –
Power Steering Reservoir
(SRT) We recommend you use
MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+ 4, or MOPAR® ATF+4® Auto- matic Transmission Fluid. –
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use Pre- mium Unleaded 91 Octane orhigher. 19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
Manual Transmission – If
Equipped We recommend you use
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. –
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Automatic Transmission – If
Equipped We recommend you
onlyuse
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or
performance of your trans- mission. –
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. –
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technol-
ogy (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may de-
crease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not
use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended.
E-85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — (3.6L ENGINE ONLY)
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required”
will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer
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 by referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. 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 ofirregular 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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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 Oil Change 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
• 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
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Maintenance ChartMileage or time passed (whichever comesfirst)
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. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot
seals and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. X X X X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if
equipped), add as necessary. XX X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as neces-
sary. XXX X X X X
Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X XX X X XX
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10
years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) which-
ever comes first. XX
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