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2016 Dodge Viper maintenance schedule

The 2016 Viper is part of the VX generation (2013-2017), sold as a coupe. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2016 Viper needs, and when

All 10 of these items come from Dodge's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Dodge's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

High-performance synthetic oil requirement

6,000 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Engine air filter

Dual intakes; replace both filters

15,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid

High-temp DOT fluid flush and replacement

2 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant150,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid

Drain and refill Tremec TR6060 fluid

30,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs

Replace spark plugs

100,000 miManufacturer
Serpentine belt

Inspect and replace accessory drive belt (approx. 50,000 mi benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid (RWD)

Drain and refill limited-slip differential

30,000 miManufacturer
PCV valve

Inspect during routine oil service

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
12V battery

Inspect mounting and terminal corrosion

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-40 Synthetic, 10.5 qt
Coolant
OAT Purple
Transmission fluid
Mopar Manual Trans Fluid

Powertrains in this generation

  • 8.4L 10-cyl (Viper V10), 643 hp, 6-Speed Manual (TR6060), RWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2016 Dodge Viper

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Dodge dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Air bags

NHTSA 16V750000

October 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 MY Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to January 8, 2016. A defective vibration weld on the passenger airbag chute may cause the passenger air bag door to detach during the air bag deployment.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side upper panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S77.

Air bags

NHTSA 16V736000

October 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The wires for the driver's frontal air bag may be pinched.

Remedy: Dodge will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag and clockspring, free of charge. The recall is began on November 17, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number for this recall is S75.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$551

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Viper model years

VX (2013-2017)

2014201520162017

Shopping new? The Dodge Viper guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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