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2020 Dodge Charger Owners Manual - SCHEDULED SERVICING



SCHEDULED SERVICING

3.6L AND 5.7L ENGINES

These vehicles are 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, and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures 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“Oil Change Required” message will be displayed in the instrument cluster and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.

An 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 an authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to“Instrument Cluster Display” in“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 12 months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet customers.

Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off-road environment, or is operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.

    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 (if equipped) and fill as needed.
    Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

Maintenance Plan — 3.6L And 5.7L

Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals. More frequent maintenance may be needed in severe conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. In some extreme conditions, additional maintenance not specified in the maintenance schedule may be required.

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 the CV/Universal joints
    Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
    Inspect exhaust system
    Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine air cleaner if necessary
    Inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary, replacement may be more frequent if vehicle is operated in extreme dusty conditions

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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

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/Universal joints.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).

X

X

X

X

X

Additional Maintenance

Replace engine air filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Replace cabin/air conditioning filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Replace spark plugs. 1

X

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1. The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.

Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.

6.2L SUPERCHARGED AND 6.4L ENGINES

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 performance 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.

An“Oil Change Required” message will be displayed in the instrument cluster 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).

    The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. 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 illumi- nated.
    Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road/track usage for an extended period of time.
    Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first.

An 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 an authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under“Instrument Cluster Display” in“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

    Check the engine oil level. Refer to“Engine Compartment” in this chapter for further information.
    Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.

    Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
    Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
    Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering (6.2L only), and add as needed.
    Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation.

    Change the engine oil filter.
    Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
    Inspect the CV/Universal joints.

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Miles:

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

150

Or 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 engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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Miles:

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

150

Or 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

Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the CV/ Universal joints.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the exhaust system.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

7

Miles:

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

150

Or 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 rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.

X

X

X

Inspect the rear axle fluid.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

7

Miles:

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

150

Or 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

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Replace the air conditionin g filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if necessary.

X

7

Miles:

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

150

Or 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

Flush and replace the engine coolant/ intercooler at

120 month s if not done at 150,000

miles (240,

000 km).

X

X

    The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
    The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.

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