Dodge Charger: SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE / VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual / SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE / VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

An authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any procedure yourself.

NOTE:

Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you.

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

Pressure Washing

Cleaning the engine compartment with a high pressure washer is not recommended. CAUTION! Precautions have been taken to safeguard all parts and connections however, the pressures generated by these machines is such that complete protection against water ingress cannot be guaranteed...

Engine Oil

Engine Oil Selection — 3.6L And 5.7L Engines For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395...

Other information:

Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual: ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — 3.6L & 5.7L

A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable...

Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual: Heated Seats — If Equipped

WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medica- tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or other phys- ical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater...