MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - SRT8

There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle.

First is Schedule "B". It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.

  • Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C)
  • Stop and go driving
  • Excessive engine idling
  • Driving in dusty conditions
  • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km)
  • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
  • Trailer towing
  • Heavy loading
  • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service)
  • Off-road or desert driving

NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule “B.”

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you, change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance recommendations in “Maintenance Schedule B.”

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow “Schedule B” of the “Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual.

Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule “B.”

Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.

CAUTION: Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.

    At Each Stop for Fuel

  • Check 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 accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
  • Check the windshield washer solvent, add as required.

    Once a Month

  • Check the 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 transmission, and add as needed.
  • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.

    At Each Oil Change

  • Change the engine oil filter.
  • Inspect the exhaust system.
  • Inspect brake hoses.
  • Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and clamps.
  • After completion of off-road operation, the underside of the vehicle should be thoroughly inspected. Examine threaded fasteners for looseness.

Schedule “B”

Follow this schedule if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.

  • Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C)
  • Stop and go driving
  • Excessive engine idling
  • Driving in dusty conditions
  • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km)
  • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
  • Trailer towing
  • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service)
  • Off-road or desert driving
  • If equipped for and operated with E-85 (ethanol) fuel.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you, change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance recommendations in “Maintenance Schedule B.”

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow “Schedule B” of the “Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual.


Miles
  		3,000
  		6,000
  		9,000
  		12,000
  		15,000
  
(Kilometers)
  		(5 000)
  		(10 000)
  		(15 000)
  		(20 000)
  		(25 000)
  
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months.
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
  		        X
  
Drain and refill the front and rear axles.
  		        X
  
Inspect the brake linings.
  		      X
  		  


Miles
  		18,000
  		21,000
  		24,000
  		27,000
  		30,000
  
(Kilometers)
  		(30 000)
 		(35 000)
  		(40 000)
 		(45 000)
  		(50 000)
 
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months.
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
  		        X
  
Inspect the PCV Valve, replace if necessary.♦
  		        X
  
Drain and refill the front and rear axles.
  		        X
  
Inspect the brake linings.
  		    X
  		    
Drain the transfer case and refill.
  		        X
  


Miles
  		33,000
  		36,000
  		39,000
  		42,000
  		45,000
  
(Kilometers)
  		(55 000)
  		(60 000)
  		(65 000)
  		(70 000)
  		(75 000)
  
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months.
 		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
  		        X
  
Drain and refill the front and rear axles.
  		        X
  
Inspect the brake linings.
  		  X
  		      


Miles
  		48,000
  		51,000
  		54,000
  		57,000
  		60,000
  
(Kilometers)
  		(80 000)
  		(85 000)
  		(90 000)
  		(95 000)
  		(100 000)
  
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months.
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
  		        X
  
Inspect the PCV Valve, replace if necessary.♦
  		        X
  
Inspect drive belt, replace if necessary.
  		        X
  
Inspect the brake linings.
  		X
  		      X
  
Drain and refill the front and rear axles.
  		        X
  
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid.
  		        X
  
Drain and refill the automatic transmission fluid, and replace filter.
  		        X
  
Flush and replace engine coolant/anti-freeze.
  		        X
  


Miles
  		63,000
  		66,000
  		69,000
  		72,000
  		75,000
  
(Kilometers)
  		(105 000)
  		(110 000)
  		(115 000)
  		(120 000)
  		(125 000)
  
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months.
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
  		        X
  
Inspect the drive belt, replace if necessary.
  		        X
  
Inspect the brake linings.
  		      X
  		  
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid.
  		        X
  


Miles
  		78,000
  		81,000
  		84,000
  		87,000
  		90,000
  
(Kilometers)
  		(130 000)
  		(135 000)
  		(140 000)
  		(145 000)
  		(150 000)
  
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months.
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
  		        X
  
Inspect the PCV Valve, replace if necessary.♦
  		        X
  
Inspect the drive belt, replace if necessary.*
  		        X
  
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid.
  		        X
  
Inspect the brake linings.
  		    X
  		    
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid.
  		        X
  


Miles
  		93,000
  		96,000
  		99,000
  		102,000
  		105,000
  
(Kilometers)
  		(155 000)
  		(160 000)
  		(165 000)
  		(170 000)
  		(175 000)
 
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months.
 		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
  		        X
  
Replace the spark plugs.
  		      X
  		  
Inspect the drive belt, replace if necessary.*
  		        X
  
Inspect the brake linings.
  		  X
  		      
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid.
  		        X
  
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not done at 60 months.
  		      X
  		  


Miles
  		108,000
  		 111,000
  		114,000
  		117,000
 		120,000
  
(Kilometers)
  		(180 000)
 		(185 000)
  		(190 000)
 		(195 000)
  		(200 000)
 
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months.
 		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
  		        X
  
Inspect the PCV Valve, replace if necessary.♦
  		        X
  
Inspect the drive belt, replace if necessary.*
  		        X
  
Inspect the brake linings.
  		X
  		      X
  
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid.
  		        X
  
Drain and refill the automatic transmission fluid, and replace filter.
  		        X
  
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid.
  		        X
  
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 120 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (170 000 km).
  		        X
  

♦ This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.

* This maintenance is not required if the belt was previously replaced.


Schedule “A”


Miles
  		6,000
  		12,000
  		18,000
  		24,000
  		30,000
  
(Kilometers)
  		(10 000)
  		(20 000)
  		(30 000)
  		(40 000)
  		(50 000)
  
[Months]
  		[6]
  		[12]
  		[18]
  		[24]
  		[30]
  
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
 		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary.
  		        X
  
Inspect the brake linings.
  		    X
  		    
Drain the transfer case and refill.
  		        X
  


Miles
  		36,000
  		42,000
  		48,000
  		54, 000
 
(Kilometers)
  		(60 000)
  		(70 000)
  		(80 000)
  		(90 000)
  
[Months]
  		[36]
  		 [42]
  		[48]
  		 [54]
  
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
 		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the brake linings.
  		X
  		    X
  


Miles
  		60,000
  		66,000
  		72,000
  		78,000
 
(Kilometers)
  		(100 000)
  		(110 000)
  		(120 000)
  		(130 000)
  
[Months]
  		[60]
  		[66]
  		[72]
  		[78]
  
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
 		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary.
  		X
  		      
Inspect the PCV Valve, replace if necessary.♦
  		X
  		      
Inspect the drive belt, replace if necessary.
  		X
  		      
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 60 months.
  		X
  		      
Inspect the brake linings.
  		    X
  		  
Drain the transfer case and refill.
  		X
  		      


Miles
  		84,000
  		90,000
  		96,000
  		102, 000
  
(Kilometers)
  		(140 000)
  		(150 000)
  		(160 000)
  		(170 000)
  
[Months]
  		[84]
  		[90]
  		[96]
  		[102]
  
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
 		X
  		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary.
  		  X
  		    
Inspect the PCV Valve, replace if necessary.♦
  		  X
  		    
Replace the spark plugs.
  		      X
  
Inspect the drive belt, replace if necessary.*
  		  X
  		    
Inspect the brake linings.
  		  X
  		    
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not replaced at 60 months.
  		      X
  
Drain the transfer case and refill.
  		  X
  		    


Miles
  		108,000
  		114,000
  		120,000
  
(Kilometers)
  		(180 000)
  		(190 000)
  		(200 000)
  
[Months]
  		[108]
  		[114]
  		[120]
  
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
 		X
  		X
  		X
  
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary.
  		    X
  
Inspect the PCV Valve, replace if necessary.♦
  		    X
  
Inspect the drive belt, replace if necessary.*
  		    X
  
Inspect the brake linings.
  		X
  		    
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not done at 102,000 miles (170 000 km).
  		    X
  
Drain the transfer case and refill.
  		    X
  

♦ This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.

* This maintenance is not required if the belt was previously replaced.

WARNING: You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.