Dodge Challenger 2016 Operating Information Manual page 59

CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight
Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during
its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a nor-
mal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as an indication of difficulty. Please check
your oil level with the engine oil indicator
often during the break in period. Add oil as
required.
For vehicles equipped with the 6.4L use the
following engine break-in recommenda-
tions:
Despite modern technology and World Class
manufacturing methods, the moving parts of the
vehicle must still wear in with each other. This
wearing in occurs mainly during the first 500
miles (805 km) and continues through the first
oil change interval.
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It is recommended for the operator to observe
the following driving behaviors during the new
vehicle break-in period:
0 to 100 miles (0 to 161 km):
• Do not allow the engine to operate at idle for
an extended period of time.
• Push the accelerator pedal slowly and not
more than halfway to
acceleration.
• Avoid aggressive braking.
• Drive with the engine speed less than 3,500
RPM.
• Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph
(88 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km):
• Push the accelerator pedal slowly and not
more than halfway to avoid rapid accelera-
tion in lower gears (1st to 3rd gears).
• Avoid aggressive braking.
• Drive with the engine speed less than 5,000
RPM.
• Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph
(112 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
• Exercise the full engine rpm range, shifting
manually (paddles or gear shift) at higher
rpms when possible.
• Do not perform sustained operation with the
avoid rapid accelerator pedal at wide open throttle.
• Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph
(136 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
For the first 1500 mi (2414 km):
• Do not participate in track events, sport driv-
ing schools, or similar activities during the
first 1500 mi (2414 km).
NOTE:
Check engine oil with every refueling and
add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption
may be higher through the first oil change
interval.