transmission oil DODGE VIPER 2008 ZB II / 2.G Owners Manual

Flowing/Rising Water
WARNING!
Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water
is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow-
ing water can wear away the road or path's surface
and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry
your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
Shallow Standing Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
shallow standing water, consider the following before
doing so:
CAUTION!
²Always check the depth of the standing water before
driving through it. Never drive through standing water that
is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the
vehicle.
²Determine the condition of the road or the path that is
under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before
driving through the standing water.
²Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through
standing water. This will minimize wave effects.
²Driving through standing water may cause damage to your
vehicle's drivetrain components. Always inspect your ve-
hicle's fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for
signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in
appearance) after driving through standing water. Do not
continue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears con-
taminated, as this may result in further damage. Such
damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty.
²Getting water inside your vehicle's engine can cause it to
lockup and stall out and cause serious internal damage to
the engine. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle
limited warranty.
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WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming in contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may indicate severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this should occur,
safely bring the vehicle to a complete stop, shut the
engine off, and allow the vehicle to cool. Thereafter,
obtain service, including a tune-up to manufacturer's
specifications immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
²Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
²Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
²Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Ignition Wiring System and Ignition Timing
The ignition cables should be kept clean and the termi-
nals fully seated. Do not remove the nipple assemblies
from the coil towers. Cracked, damaged, or faulty cables
should be replaced. See your authorized dealer for ser-
vice.
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At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission,
and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
NOTE:Also, inspect the exhaust system if you notice a
change in the sound of the exhaust system, or if the
exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the suspension components.
²Lubricate door hinges and check springs.
²Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Check power steering fluid level.
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Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000)
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter,if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Rotate the tires.LLXX X
Inspect and replace theair cleaner filterif
necessary.X
Inspect the transmission fluid. X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Change the brake fluid. X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.X
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Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000
(Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000)
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter,if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Rotate the tires.LLXX X
Inspect and replace theair cleaner filterif
necessary.X
Inspect and replace thePCV valveif neces-
sary.X
Change the transmission fluid. X
Inspect the transmission fluid.X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Change the rear axle fluid. X X
Change the brake and clutch fluid. X
Change the brake fluid.X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.X
SCHEDULE ªBº 261
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Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000
(Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000)
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter,if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Rotate the tires.LLXX X
Inspect and replace theengine air cleaner fil-
terif necessary.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive
Belt if necessary.X
Change the transmission fluid. X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Change the brake and clutch fluid. X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.X
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000)
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter,if not re-
placed at 3 months.XXXXXX
Rotate the tires.LL
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Inspect and replace theair cleaner filterif necessary.
X
Inspect and replace thePCV valveif necessary.
X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if
not done at 102,000 miles.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if
necessary. ³X
Inspect the transmission fluid.
X
Change the transmission fluid.X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Change the rear axle fluid. X X
Change the brake fluid. X
Change the brake and clutch fluid.X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
SCHEDULE ªBº 263
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Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000)
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter,if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Rotate the tires.LLXX X
Inspect and replace theair cleaner filterif
necessary.XX
Inspect and replace thePCV valveif neces-
sary.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive
Belt if necessary. ³XX
Inspect the transmission fluid. X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Change the brake fluid. X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.XX
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 108,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) (180 000)
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter,if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXXX
Rotate the tires.LLXXX
Inspect and replace theengine air cleaner fil-
terif necessary.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Replace theignition cables.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not
replaced at 60 months.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive
Belt if necessary. ³X
Change the transmission fluid. X
Inspect the transmission fluid.X
SCHEDULE ªBº 265
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Miles 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Changeengine oilandengine oil filter,if not replaced
at 3 months.XXXX
Rotate the tires.LLXX
Inspect and replace theengine air cleaner filterif neces-
sary.X
Inspect and replace thePCV valveif necessary. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not replaced at
102,000 months.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt if neces-
sary. ³X
Change the transmission fluid.X
Inspect the brake linings.X
Change the rear axle fluid.X
SCHEDULE ªBº 267
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