Dodge Magnum The Dodge Magnum, the wagon that made wagons cool. The unique look of the Dodge Magnum makes any trim level, from SE to SRT-8, an absolute head turner.

Servicing help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 06:35 AM
  #1  
rawj7's Avatar
rawj7
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default Servicing help

Our 2005 Magnum RT has 43,000 miles on her. When do you change the trans fluid, radiator fluid, rear diff fluid, and spark plugs and wires? I figure I will go with Amsoil or Mobil1. I'm worried that I have allready gone over interval on something. Is there anything else besides what I've mentioned that needs to be changed?
 
Reply
Old Apr 24, 2010 | 12:32 AM
  #2  
master tech's Avatar
master tech
Site Moderator & Tech
15 Year Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 11,642
Likes: 108
From: Near Sacramento,ca
Default

Transmission fluid every 30k and spark plugs every 60k, thats also a good time to do all the others as well.
 
Reply
Old Apr 29, 2010 | 12:31 PM
  #3  
hostler_captain's Avatar
hostler_captain
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, ON
Default

rawj7, your question brings to mind a statement one of my college professors used to use. "RTFM" he'd say. This applies to more than just cars by the way. Now you're wondering what RTFM means: Read The F**king Manual.
If you have the owners manual for your car just check in the "maintaining your vehicle" section. It's a wealth of information about your car including maintenance schedules and ALL of the lubricant types and viscosities.
If you're a "do-it-yourselfer" and you don't have a manual go to your local Dodge dealer and pick up a manual from the parts counter. Spending a couple of bucks here can save A LOT of guess work. If you're not into doing your own work then I'd recommend taking your Magnum to your dealer and have it maintained by the pros.
 
Reply
Old Apr 30, 2010 | 05:24 AM
  #4  
rawj7's Avatar
rawj7
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by hostler_captain
rawj7, your question brings to mind a statement one of my college professors used to use. "RTFM" he'd say. This applies to more than just cars by the way. Now you're wondering what RTFM means: Read The F**king Manual.
If you have the owners manual for your car just check in the "maintaining your vehicle" section. It's a wealth of information about your car including maintenance schedules and ALL of the lubricant types and viscosities.
If you're a "do-it-yourselfer" and you don't have a manual go to your local Dodge dealer and pick up a manual from the parts counter. Spending a couple of bucks here can save A LOT of guess work. If you're not into doing your own work then I'd recommend taking your Magnum to your dealer and have it maintained by the pros.
I did read it, read my posts, save your keyboard and not reply.
 

Last edited by rawj7; Apr 30, 2010 at 05:27 AM.
Reply
Old Apr 30, 2010 | 10:14 PM
  #5  
draftingmonkey's Avatar
draftingmonkey
Captain
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 718
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
Default

I would also l flush/bleed the brakes and power steering fluids. It doesn't hurt to be on the safe side doing all the fluids in the car, which have pretty well been covered.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:31 AM.