Rear Axle; Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion - Dodge Challenger 2016 Operating Information Manual

CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your
authorized dealer immediately. Severe trans-
mission damage may occur. Your authorized
dealer has the proper tools to adjust the fluid
level accurately.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid
installed at the factory will provide satisfactory
lubrication for the life of the vehicle.
Routine fluid and filter changes are not re-
quired. However, change the fluid and filter if
the fluid becomes contaminated (with water,
etc.), or if the transmission is disassembled for
any reason.

Rear Axle

Fluid Level Check
Checking the fluid level while the vehicle is on
level ground and has been stationary for 15
minutes will improve the accuracy of the fluid
level reading.
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Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on
the axle. The fluid level should be 1-2.5 mm
below the fill plug. Add fluid, if necessary, to
maintain the proper level. Refer to "Fluids,
Lubricants, And Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining
Your Vehicle" for further information.
Change Axle Fluid
Refer to the "Service and Warranty Handbook"
for the proper maintenance intervals.
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 cor-
rosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne
contaminants, road surfaces on which the ve-
hicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather
and other extreme conditions will have an ad-
verse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody
protection.
The following maintenance recommendations
will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from
the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or re-
moval of paint and protective coatings from your
vehicle.
The most common causes are:
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
Washing
• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash
your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR Car
Wash, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the
panels completely with clear water.
• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have
accumulated on your vehicle, use MOPAR
Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to
remove.