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pebcak2000
09-15-2007, 12:17 AM
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

MangoInTX
09-15-2007, 09:07 AM
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: http://www.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.

MangoInTX
09-15-2007, 10:45 AM
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.

pebcak2000
09-15-2007, 08:29 PM
Thanks for the info. Just want to make sure our babies (my charger and wifes magnum) are taken care of :)

SrtHemi
09-16-2007, 12:00 AM
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?

mnboy
09-18-2007, 10:20 AM
My suggestion is this: When it leaks, worry about it then...

:)
MN

MangoInTX
09-29-2007, 09:18 AM
Finally got it uploaded.
http://home.tx.rr.com/rgd/MaintenanceSchedule.pdf

pebcak2000
09-29-2007, 08:42 PM
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?

edge56
09-29-2007, 10:05 PM
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

MangoInTX
09-30-2007, 11:44 AM
I'm not sure which pkg had them and which did not but you did the right thing and just checked to see.

MangoInTX
09-30-2007, 11:53 AM
I hadn't checked but it is probably a copy of what's in the owners manual.