2017 Dodge Charger Oil Filter: Specs & Service

The 2017 Dodge Charger is a performance-minded sedan with 3.6 to 6.4 L V6 or V8 engines, and keeping its oil filter service current helps protect the engine's lubrication system. At Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria in Peoria, AZ, an oil filter service includes a filter matched to the engine fitted in your Charger, a new drain plug gasket or washer where applicable, and a leak check after the engine has run. The filter captures debris carried by the oil; when it becomes loaded, a bypass valve allows unfiltered oil to circulate. Replacing the filter with the oil helps maintain filtered lubrication. Schedule service when your vehicle reaches the manufacturer's 6,000-mile oil-filter interval or when service history calls for attention.

What an oil filter replacement on a 2017 Dodge Charger involves

An oil filter replacement for the 2017 Dodge Charger begins with selecting a filter matched to the engine's specification. Because this model is offered with 3.6 to 6.4 L V6 and V8 engines, the correct filter is determined by the engine actually fitted to the vehicle rather than by the model name alone. During the service, the filter is replaced alongside the engine oil so the fresh oil is circulating through a clean filtering element.

Where the engine uses one, the drain plug gasket or washer is renewed as part of the service. This supports a proper seal when the drain plug is reinstalled. After the engine has run, the filter seal and surrounding area are checked for leaks. That final check helps confirm the filter is seated correctly before the vehicle leaves. The manufacturer's maintenance schedule calls for replacing the oil filter every 6,000 miles. When your 2017 Dodge Charger is due, schedule service at Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria.

Why the filter matters on a 2017 Dodge Charger

The 2017 Dodge Charger uses engines ranging from 3.6 to 6.4 L, with six or eight cylinders depending on configuration. As engine oil moves through those engines, it carries away small particles and other debris created during normal operation. The oil filter holds that debris instead of allowing it to continue circulating through the lubrication system. Replacing the filter gives the new oil a clean filtering element to work with.

Once a filter loads with debris, its bypass valve opens. That does not mean the engine stops receiving oil; it means the engine can receive oil that is no longer being filtered. This is a quiet problem because lubrication continues while filtration is reduced. That is why the filter should be replaced with the oil rather than stretched across two oil changes. For this model year, the manufacturer's published schedule specifies oil-filter replacement every 6,000 miles. A filter matched to the engine helps the service perform its intended job.

Oil and filter service at Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria

At Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria, an oil filter service for the 2017 Dodge Charger is centered on fitting the correct filter to the engine actually installed in the sedan, renewing the drain plug gasket or washer where the engine uses one, and checking the filter seal for leaks after the engine runs. The service is designed to keep debris captured by the filter rather than allowing a loaded element's bypass valve to send unfiltered oil through the engine.

The manufacturer's schedule calls for replacing the oil filter every 6,000 miles. The vehicle's engine and service history help determine when the next appointment is appropriate, while an oil-pressure warning, unusual engine noise, or oil that darkens quickly after a change are reasons to arrange an inspection. To make an appointment, schedule service online or contact Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria at 623-400-7471. The dealership is located at 8665 West Bell Road, Peoria, AZ 85382.