2012 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 500

498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Axle For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and chemicals that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contamiFluid Level Check nants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme condiaxle. The fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill tions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. underbody protection. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in The following maintenance recommendations will enable "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Change Axle Fluid resistance built into your vehicle. Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper What Causes Corrosion? maintenance intervals. Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.