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2021 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. 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”

 

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.

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 parking brake
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine air cleaner filter 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

 

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

 

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

Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with

All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.

     

X

       

X

       

X

Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.

               

X

         

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

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident.

3.6L ENGINE


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