Viper Service info
Archive #6691308
OK so we now have this Sticky wiki at the top of the forum which we can all edit. I'll try and find some of my posts from the past later to add but come on guys we can get a good resource going here for information relating to keeping vipers running in tip top condition and save us having to search back and find old posts or type it all out again.
Sorry this is so easy if you cant figure it out you should probably put down the spanner. However here are some tips
The sump is 8-10L so that small washing up bowl isn't going to handle that, get two.
There are now three MOPAR oil filters.
Other popular filters in use are
stub
Rear Break pad replacement
DO NOT force the piston back in with a C clamp as you might do with other systems as this will damage the mechanism. Due to the hand break mechanism the rear break piston needs to be wound back into the calliper with a special tool. If you do not have the special tool some report success with long nose pliers. Others have constructed their own version of the special tool.
If anybody has had success with the tools which have been seen in general car spares shops which resemble a cube with various protrusions to universally fit multiple systems and are marketed for this purpose, I would be interested to hear if they fit the viper.
Spark plug P/n Champion RC12-LYC torque to 20 lbs
Gen3
Stub
Gen4
Stub
UK Chrysler part numbers for VIPER service fluids
| Order No | Part No | CX Description | Approx £ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05103526EA | 021E03 | Lubricant GEA | £18.31 | Diff oil | |
| C05103524EA | 021D06 | oil Power Ste | £3.52 | Power steering fluid |
| C05103522EA | 021E02 | Additive Axle | £4.49 | Friction modifier |
| C04874459EA | - | Lubricant Transmission | £25.73 | Synthetic trans oil |
| C04267020AB | 004C05 | Antifreeze 3 year | £9.86 | Green coloured |
Engine Oil
Sorry this is so easy if you cant figure it out you should probably put down the spanner. However here are some tips
The sump is 8-10L so that small washing up bowl isn't going to handle that, get two.
There are now three MOPAR oil filters.
- Original Fitted Gen 1 through 3 and the jeep, Chrysler should have loads (Mopar 05281090) with Mobil1 10W-30 oil
- New Viper specific, as above but incorporating the new Gen 4 design and has the viper logo on it (Mopar 5037836)
- Gen 4, not compatible with previous years but new design provides for better flow and higher oil pressures.
Other popular filters in use are
| Filter | Part No |
|---|---|
| Mobil 1 | M1-204 |
Transmission Oil
stubDiff Fluid
stubPower steering Fluid
stubBrake Fluid
stubClutch Fluid
stubCoolant
50/50 mix - 6 litres of coolant/6 litres of distilled water for a complete changestub
Chassis Lube
stubPCV
stubBrake Pads/Disks
Rear Break pad replacement
DO NOT force the piston back in with a C clamp as you might do with other systems as this will damage the mechanism. Due to the hand break mechanism the rear break piston needs to be wound back into the calliper with a special tool. If you do not have the special tool some report success with long nose pliers. Others have constructed their own version of the special tool.
If anybody has had success with the tools which have been seen in general car spares shops which resemble a cube with various protrusions to universally fit multiple systems and are marketed for this purpose, I would be interested to hear if they fit the viper.
Spark Plugs and Wires
Gen1, Gen2Spark plug P/n Champion RC12-LYC torque to 20 lbs
Gen3
Stub
Gen4
Stub
Washer Fluid