DODGE CHALLENGER 2015 3.G Owners Manual

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).
Engine Oil – 3.6L EngineWe recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 En-
gine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Mate-
rial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,
and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 5.7L EngineWe recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 En-
gine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Mate-
rial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,
and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil – 6.4L EngineFor 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
UltraTM 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR® engine oil
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan-
dard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs – 3.6L EngineWe recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Spark Plugs – 5.7L EngineWe recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Spark Plugs – 6.4L EngineWe recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 3.6L EngineWe recommend you use 87 Octane
Fuel Selection (5.7L Engine – Automatic Transmission) 89 Octane recommended — 87 Octane acceptable
Fuel Selection (5.7L Engine – Manual Transmission) We recommend you use 91 Octane or higher.
Fuel Selection 6.4LWe recommend you use 91 Octane or higher.
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CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” 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.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•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 (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If
Equipped
We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
8-Speed 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 CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear AxleWe recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
(API GL-5).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
!MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L AND
5.7L................................554
▫Maintenance Chart — 3.6L And 5.7L........556
!MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —6.4L........561
▫Maintenance Chart — 6.4L..............564
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SCHEDULES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L AND 5.7L
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 ser-
vice 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 Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions 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).
The message “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in
the DID 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 “Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals 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
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SCHEDULES
554 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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 of irregular 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
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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SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 555

Maintenance Chart — 3.6L And 5.7L
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints.XXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rodends, boot seals and replace ifnecessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XXXX
Inspect the manual transmissionfluid (if equipped), add as neces-sary.XX X X
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SCHEDULES
556 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Inspect the brake linings, replaceas necessary.XXX X X X X
Adjust park brake on vehiclesequipped with four wheel discbrakes.XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioningfilter.XXX X X X X8
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SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 557

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-gine). **X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L en-gine). **X
Flush and replace the enginecoolant at 10 years or 150,000miles (240,000 km) whichevercomes first.
XX
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SCHEDULES
558 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES