2017 Dodge Viper maintenance schedule

The 2017 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 2017 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

No NHTSA recalls matched the 2017 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.

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)

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.

Running a Viper for income?

Carlyle scores the exact listing on cost per remaining mile and projected Turo income, so you know what a 2017 Viper earns before you buy it.

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