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.

UK Chrysler part numbers for VIPER service fluids

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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.

1. Original Fitted Gen 1 through 3 and the jeep, Chrysler should have loads (Mopar 05281090) with Mobil1 10W-30 oil
2. New Viper specific, as above but incorporating the new Gen 4 design and has the viper logo on it (Mopar 5037836)
3. 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

stub

Diff Fluid

stub

Power steering Fluid

Simplest method which flushes most of the power steering system with new fluid is as follows

1. Drain the power steering reservoir with a suction pump.
2. Refill to the cold mark and replace cap.
3. Start the Engine
4. Turn the steering Lock to Lock three times.
5. Turn off engine
6. Repeat this process 3 times.

Whilst not the most economical on Power steering fluid this method replaces much of the fluid in the system without having to remove any pipe work or introducing air into the system.

It is also important to ensure the power steering cap is securely tightened and remains so. The cap can have a habit of loosening and coming off on its own so it is advised to check it every time you have the hood up. Alternatively there are kits available that prevent the cap coming loose.

Note: The power steering reservoir is directly above the exhaust header and power steering fluid is flammable. There are cases of engine fires as a result of missing reservoir caps.

Brake Fluid

stub

Clutch Fluid

stub

Coolant

50/50 mix - 6 litres of coolant/6 litres of distilled water for a complete change
stub

Chassis Lube

stub

PCV

stub

Brake 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, Gen2
Spark plug P/n Champion RC12-LYC torque to 20 lbs

Gen3
Stub

Gen4
Stub

Washer Fluid

Blinker Fluid

Can be checked by comparing the bubble against the marks in the glass inspection chamber in the headlight enclosure