2009 Dodge Challenger Owner's Manual - Page 375

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to Change Engine Oil check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. fully warmed engine is shut off. Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" in Section 8 for Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will information on this system. improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level in the "SAFE" range. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change oil when the reading is at the bottom of the "SAFE" range intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, will result in an oil level at the top of the "SAFE" range whichever occurs first. on these engines. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all CAUTION! types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. 7