I was and still planning on following maintenance schedula "A" in the owener's manual. However I noticed on my dealerhip's service department website (I do most of my own maintenance and use a non dealer mechanic for the rest) the services suggested from the dealer include the following:

1. Throttle Chamber Service - I have an idea what this is but do not see anything in the manual even close to this. I know on carb and throttle body systems you take the can of carb cleaner and and clean eveything up. The dealer was charging a hefty fee for this service.

2. Automatic Transmissionflush at 30,000 miles - The owner's manul states that this should be done at 120,000 miles.....this seems like a loooong time to me. Also, what is involved in flushing the tranny? Is this something that I can do myself?

3. Brake fluid flush - Again, this is something not mentioned in the owner's manual. When if ever should the brake fluid be flushed?

Other maintenance questions I have:

1. Air Conditioning Filter - I am assuming this is the HEPPA filter for the cabin area. Where can one find an aftermarket filter and how much are they?

2. Fuel Filter - when should they be replaced?

3. Fuel Injectors - when should they be replaced or cleaned. If clean, how often and how?

4. Power Steering Flush - is this really needed and if yes, how often?

I think this all for now anyways

Thanks

 

1. Not sure beyond a general cleaning.

2. Dealer service since we don't have a dip stick <= rip off

3. Not sure.

Other
1. Cabin filter - See this thread: https://dodgeforum.com/m_664633/tm.htm

2. Hopefully never, I hear it's on top of the tank which is difficult to drop.

3. Not sure.

4. Not sure.

Hopefully someone can fill in the blanks.

 

I found a detailed maintenance schedule in the service manual but can't get it to my web site. As soon as I can upload it I will post it up.

 

Thanks for the info. Just want to make sure our babies (my charger and wifes magnum) are taken care of

 

Ive wondered about this one:

" 2. Dealer service since we don't have a dip stick <= rip off"

There is no way to get around that? I mean lord forbid if it ever leaks and you need to add any?

 

My suggestion is this: When it leaks, worry about it then...


MN

 

Finally got it uploaded.
http://home.tx.rr.com/rgd/MaintenanceSchedule.pdf

 

Thanks for the upload....that looks like the same schedule in my owners manual.

here is the rough schedule I adopted for my Charger & the Wife's Magnum:


Interval Maintenance


Oil Change - Mobil 1 Synthetic 7 qts
3000 miles

Oil Filter Change - K&N HP2004
3000 miles

Rotate Tires
6000 miles

Replace air conditioning filter - NAPA Part #4909
12000 miles

Inspect Brakes / Rotors
12000 miles

Replace the air cleaner filter
15000 miles

Replace Fuel Filter
20000 miles

Flush Engine Coolant
30000 Miles

Fuel Injection / Throttle Body Service
30000 Miles

Flush Transmission
30000 miles

Power Steering Flush
30000 miles

Check / Replace PCV Vavle
30000 miles

Replace Spark Plugs - Champion Platinum 3570
30000 Miles

Ignition System Innspection
30000 Miles

Rear Axle Fluid Change
48000 Miles

Wheel Bearing Serice
60000 Miles

Did I miss anything?

 

How do you know if your car is supposed to be equipped with the AC filter under the hood? I have the Daytona Charger R/T and there is nothing in the compartment under the hood

 

I'm not sure which pkg had them and which did not but you did the right thing and just checked to see.