Dodge Avenger (2014 year). Instruction — part 30

Chassis

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Automatic Transmission

Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail-
ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission. We recommend
MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid.

Brake Master Cylinder

We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE
J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4
is acceptable.

Power Steering Reservoir

We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4, MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.

476

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS

䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . .478

▫ Maintenance Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480

8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C
E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other

than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change inter-

vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.

Severe Duty All Models

Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:

• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.

8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C
E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

478

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or

damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.

• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(four-speed only) and fill as needed.

• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

Required Maintenance Intervals

Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil

Change Indicator System:

• Change oil and filter.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil

Change Indicator System:

• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-

lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.

• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as

required.

• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped

with dipstick.

• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses

and park brake.

• Inspect engine cooling system protection and

hoses.

• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or

off-road conditions.

8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C
E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

479

Maintenance Chart

Mileage or time passed

(whichever comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

1

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

1

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV joints.

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, boot seals and replace if
necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings, replace
as necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Adjust parking brake as necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C
E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

480

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed

(whichever comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

1

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

1

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Maintenance

Replace engine air filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Replace spark plugs (2.4L En-
gine). **

X

X

X

X

X

Replace spark plugs (2.4L PZEV
Engine Only). **

X

Replace spark plugs (3.6L En-
gine). **

X

8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C
E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

481

Mileage or time passed

(whichever comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

1

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

1

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first.

X

X

Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing.

X

Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter.

X

Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary.

X

8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C
E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

482

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.

WARNING!

• You can be badly injured working on or around a

motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.

• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-

hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.

8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C
E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

483