Dodge Charger: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS / FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS / FUEL REQUIREMENTS

While operating on gasoline with the required octane number, hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a cause for concern. However, if the engine is heard making a heavy knocking sound, see a dealer immediately. Use of gasoline with a lower than recommended octane number can cause engine failure and may void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle.

WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug nuts/ bolts should be torqued using a properly calibrated torque wrench using a six sided (hex) deep wall socket...

3.6L Engine and 5.7L Engine

3.6L Engine This engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when using high-quality unleaded “regular” gasoline having an octane rating of 87 as specified by the (R+M)/ 2 method...

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Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: Automatic Transmission

Special Additives The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission...

Dodge Charger 2011-2026 Owner's Manual: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

Information in this section will aid in safe controlled launches in adverse conditions. Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front (driving) wheels...