engine oil DODGE CHALLENGER 2015 3.G Owner's Manual

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS — SRT
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine/Intercooler 6.2LCoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming toMS-12106.
Engine 6.4L Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming toMS-12106.
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under alltypes of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recom-mends full synthetic engine oils.The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil UltraTM0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR®engine oil meeting the re-quirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 foruse in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR®Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark PlugsWe recommend you use MOPAR®Spark Plugs.
Fuel SelectionWe recommend you use Premium Unleaded 91 Octane orhigher.
CAUTION!
•Mixingofenginecoolant(antifreeze)otherthanspecifiedOrganicAdditiveTech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease 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.
•Donotusewateraloneoralcohol-basedenginecoolant(antifreeze)products.Do
not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compat-
ible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
•Thisvehiclehasnotbeendesignedforusewithpropyleneglycol-basedengine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – IfEquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®AT F + 4®Automatic Trans-mission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – IfEquippedUse only MOPAR®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmis-sion Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid mayaffect the function or performance of your transmission.
Power Steering Reservoir –If EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®Power Steering Fluid + 4,MOPAR®or ATF+4®Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3, SAE J1703should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is notavailable, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR®LSD Synthetic Gear Lu-bricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main-
tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L AND 5.7L
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
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).
The message “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in the DID and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
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
“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your
Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
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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:
•Checkengineoillevel
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights
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
•Rotatethetires.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 SCHEDULE — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED AND 6.4L
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
The message “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in the DID and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
•Theoilchangeindicatormessagewillnotmonitorthetimesincethelastoilchange.
Change your vehicle's oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, even if the
oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
•Changeyourengineoilmoreoftenifyoudriveyourvehicleoff-roadforanextended
period of time.
•Undernocircumstancesshouldoilchangeintervalsexceed6,000miles(10,000km)
or six months, whichever comes first.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
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
“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your
Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Checktheengineoillevel.Referto“MaintenanceProcedures/EngineOil”in“Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
•Checkthewindshieldwashersolventandaddifrequired.
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Once A Month
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.
•Inspectthebattery,andcleanandtightentheterminalsasrequired.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering, and add as needed.
•Checkalllightsandotherelectricalitemsforcorrectoperation.
At Each Oil Change
•Changetheengineoilfilter.
•Inspectthebrakehosesandlines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Maintenance Chart — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED AND 6.4LMiles:
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 150Or 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
250,000
Change the en-gine oil and en-gine oil filter.
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Rotate the tires,rotate at the firstsign of irregularwear, even if itoccurs beforescheduled main-tenance.
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If using yourvehicle for anyof the following:dusty or off-roadconditions. In-spect the engineair cleaner filter;replace if neces-sary.
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Inspect thebrake linings;replace if neces-sary.
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Inspect the CVjoints.
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•RearGo-WingSpoiler •EngineCover •T/AHood
•MoldedSplashGuards •FullVehicleCover •FuelFillerDoors
•CustomWheels •GraphicsPackages •QuadExhaustTips
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MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•WhatdoIdoifmyTPMSwarninglightisblinking?pg.145
•HowdoIchangeaflattire?pg.152
•HowdoIusemyTirefitkit?pg.159
•HowdoIJump-Startmyvehicle?pg.164
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•WhereismyFuseBlocklocated?pg.198
•WhattypeofoildoIuse?pg.182
•HowoftenshouldIchangemyengine’soil?pg.186
•Whatshouldmytirepressurebesetat?pg.203
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
211

Access
Uconnect®..............55
Access, Uconnect®...........55
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . .186
Adding Washer Fluid..........186
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag.......18
Advance Front Air Bag.......18
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .18Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .18Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Side Impacts.............18Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)............186Air Conditioner Maintenance.....186Air Conditioning...........46,48Air Conditioning Refrigerant......186Air Conditioning System........186AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.......16Alarm (Security Alarm)......16,150Antifreeze (Engine Coolant). . .182, 184,186Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Anti-Lock Warning Light........148APPUconnect®Access..........57Appearance Care............186Arming System (Security Alarm)....16Assistance Towing...........145Automatic Headlights.......37,151Automatic High Beams.........37Automatic Temperature Control(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Automatic TransmissionAdding Fluid........184, 186Autostick...........43,137Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Autostick..............43,137Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . .184, 186
Back-Up Camera............49Battery.................186
Blind Spot Monitoring..........50Body Mechanism Lubrication.....186Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Brakes.................186Brake System.............186Fluid Check.........184, 186Master Cylinder..........186Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34Bulb Replacement...........206Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Capacities, Fluid.........182, 184Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............186Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Change Oil Indicator..........149Changing A Flat Tire..........152Charging System Light.........147Child Restraint...........20,21Child RestraintsLower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21CleaningWheels...............186Windshield Wiper Blades.....186Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Clock Setting...............71Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .148Charging System Light......147Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .148Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .150Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap......151High Beam Indicator.......150Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . .148Park/Headlight ON Indicator . . .150
INDEX
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Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m
(TPMS) Light...........145
Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......150
Vehicle Security Light.......150
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Compact Spare Tire..........204
Cooling System.............186
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....186
Coolant Capacity......182, 184Coolant Level...........186Disposal of Used Coolant.....186Drain, Flush, and Refill......186Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Points to Remember.......186Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .186Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze) . . .182, 184, 185, 186Corrosion Protection..........186Cruise Control (Speed Control).....38Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Customer Assistance..........207Customer Programmable Features . .131
Defects, Reporting...........208Dimmer Control.............37Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......37Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . .145, 169Disarming, Security System.......16DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....186Door Locks................10Drive Modes...........131, 138Driver Cockpit...............6Driver Information DisplayControls . . . . . . . . . . .130, 139DID . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130, 139
Electronic Power Distribution Center(Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n dSystem.............52,53Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .145Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFFIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light . . . . . . .147
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .167
Jacking..............152
Jump Starting...........164
Overheating............151
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . .145, 169
Emergency Key.............11EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Break-In Recommendations . .33, 34Checking Oil Level.........186Compartment............174Coolant (Antifreeze).....182, 185Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Jump Starting...........164Oil . . . . . . . .182, 184, 185, 186Oil Filler Cap...........186Oil Selection . . . . .182, 184, 186Overheating............151Starting.............14,15Stopping............14,15Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....147Event Data Recorder..........171Exhaust System............186
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 0FiltersAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Engine Oil.......182, 185, 186Engine Oil Disposal........186FlashersTu r n S i g n a l............150Flat Tire Changing...........152Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Fluid Capacities.........182, 184Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . .182, 185Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 150Folding Rear Seat............28Forward Collision Warning........42Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .167Frequently Asked Questions......210Front Heated Seats...........29FuelFiller Cap (Gas Cap)........151
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