A Manual for
Dodge
Owners
*
written
to
give
you
useful
information
about
your
car
...
to
help
you
get
all
of
the
pleas-
ure,
economy
and
fine
performance
that
has
been
built into it!
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Good
Rules
to
Remember:
Q
1.
Operate
the
cold
engine
under
a
light
load
until
normal
running
temperature
is
reached.
2.
Check
the
engine
oil
each
time
you
stop
for
fuel.
3.
Lubricate
chassis
every 1,000
miles.
(See
pages
20-21)
4.
Change
the
oil
regularly.
(See
pages
15-16)
5.
Check
air
pressure
in
tires
every
week.
6.
Inspect
your
battery
every 4
weeks
in
winter
and
every 2 weeks
in
summer.
7.
Check
transmission
lubricant
level every 2,000
miles.
8. Service
carburetor
air
cleaner
every 6,000
miles
under
normal
conditions.
Service
oil filler
pipe
ap
air
cleaner
every
2,000
miles.
ervicing
hould
be
done
more
frequently
if
mu
ch
driving
i
done
on
dusty
roads
or
through
du
st
torm
.
9.
Change
the
oil
filter
every 8,000
mil
of
normal
operation. In
dusty
area,
or
under
dusty
driving
conditions,
change
filter
whenever
oil
app
ar
exces-
sively
dirty.
10.
Drain
and
refill
the
tran
mission
and
r < r axle
every
15,
000
miles.
11. Flush
cooling
system
by
forced
rev r e flow
method
before
filling
with
antifreeze
in
fall
and
after
drain-
ing
it
in
spring.
Treat
cooling
y
tern
with
"Rust
Resistor"after
flushing.
If
antifr
ze
contains a rust
inhibitor,
it
will be
unnecessary
to
add
"Rust
Re-
sistor"
until
the
cooling y tern
is
drained
and
filled
with
water.
12.
Keep
brakes
in
adjustment
so
that
shoes
contact
drums
after
13/.&"-2"
of
pedal
travel.
Maintain
brake
fluid %"
below
bottom
of
reservoir
filler
plug
open-
ing.
INDEX
License
Da
ta
....................................
Page
2
Foreword
........................................
Pa2e
3
Manufacturer's
Responsibility
....
.
..............
Page
4
Automobile
Manufacturers' Association
Uniform
Warrantee
Your
Dealer's
Responsibility
..................
... Page
5
Owner's
Service
Policy-Authorized
Service
Stations-Lubrication
Agreemen
ts
Instruments
and
Operation
.................
.
....
Page
6
How
to
Start
and
Stop
Your Car
The
First
2,500
Miles
..............
.
.......
.
.......
Page
13
Driving
Speeds-Lubrication-Free
Inspect
ion
Lubrication
and
Maintenance
....................
Page
15
Engine
Oil R
ecom
mendation
- M
ainte
nanc
e
Schedule-Approved
Lubrication
Chart
Smart
Appearance
.................
...
......
.....
Page
23
Exteriors-Interiors
. . .
How
to
Care
for
Them
Your
Engine
...
....
......
.
..
......
........
.....
..
Page
30
How
to
Get
the Best
Performance from
It
.
CI u
tch
and
Transmission
.................
.....
. .
Page
36
Fluid
Drive
Electrical
System
.............
........
...
........
Page
46
How
it
Affects
the Performance
of
Your
Car
Your
Brakes
................
..
. .
......
....
...
.... Page
50
How
to
Make
Them
Last
Longer
- W
ork Better
Wheels
and
Tires
.....................
. '
..........
Page
52
Tips
on
Tire
Care-How
to
Change
Tir
es-
How
to
Change Whe
els
The
Cooling
System
.............................
Page
56
Rules
of
Care-The
Use
of
Antifreeze
The
Fuel
System
............
.
........
...
........
Page
58
Adjustment
Reference
...........................
Page
60
1
LICENSE DATA
CAR
SERIAL
NUMBER-Located
on
right
front
door
hinge
post.
ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER-Stamped
on
bo
,left
side
of
cylinder
block
be-
tween
number 1 and 2 cylinders.
BORE-3%
"
STROKE-43jg
"
NUMBER
OF
CYLINOERS-6
A.
M. A.
HOR
• P
WER
RA
TING-
25.35
PISTON
01
PL
E
ME
T-217.8
cubic
inches.
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Fit
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on l.J9304
Revised
12-40
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There's
a
H'()~U;
OF
'UN
Ahead
of'you!
NO
DOUBT
YOU
HAVE
already
plan
-
ned
some
of
the
trips
you
will
take
- '
some
of
the
fun
that
you'll
have-in
your
new
Dodge.
The
result
of
years
of
engineering
experience-of
workmanship
whi
ch
often
demands
accuracy
to
th
e
1/10,000
of
an
inch-your
new
car
has
that
smooth
, powerful "
feel"
that
invites
you
to
get
in
and
drive
just
for
the
sheer
fun
of
driving.
Your
Dodge
can "take
it"
. . .
will
stand
up
, give good
service
even
under
abuse.
But
it
deserves
care.
Treat
it
right
- give
every
part
the
lubrication
and
maintenance
care
it
needs
,
when
it
needs
it
...
and
your
Dodge
will
reward
you
with
thousands
of
miles
of
extra
pleasure
....
will
keep
the
quality "feel", the
smart
appearance
t,hat
make
it
so
much
fun
to
own
and
drive!
3
Ka71DJ'fK/HS&LI
...
Thes
Interested
in
Your
Car'sCon
WHO BUILT
IT!
DODGE'S
INTEREST
in
your
car
does
not
stop
at
the
end
of
the
production
line, Schools
are
maintained
to
train
men
in
its
care. A
warranty
guarantees
against
defects
in
material
or
workmanship.
The
builders
of
your
car are
ready
to
do
everything
possible
to
help
you
get
utmost
satisfaction
and
pleasure
from
it.
Address
commUnl-
cations
to
your
dealer
-s
tate
serial
number
of
car.
AUTOMOBILE
MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATION
UNIFORM
WARRANTY
UThe Man
ufacturt>r
warrants
each
n~w
motor
vehklt'
nlan~factured
by
Ir
to
be
In''
'
from
defe
...
ou In
material
and
workma
.. "hlp
under
nurnl
s l use
and
service. Its
obltaallun
under
this warranty
belna
Ilmlted
In
muk
·
Inll
Ilood
at
It.
factory
any
part
or
pllrlA
thereof. Indudlnil
all
equipment
or
fnuh
'
acceS40rleH
(ncept
tires)
ouppllM
hy
110
,'
Motor
Vehicle
Manufacturer
,
whkh Ahull
,
whhlll
ninety
(90)
days
arrer
nluklna
tit
'·
livery
of
ouch
vehicle
to
the
orlalOl,1
I'ur
-
chMser
or
before
such
vehicle holt
bt· .. , ..
drh"11
fo
ur
thousand
(4.000)
mileR, whlt-hl'Vt'r
t'Vl'nt
shall
finn
occur,
be
return"",
It)
It
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h
trnr".
·
portatlon
charjleA
prepuld. nud whkh
I."
examination shall disclose
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f,,"IHfu
c·
tlo n 10 huy.' ht"'"
thu
R def
ect
lye:
this
war-
runty
t)t'hl~
.'xpn.'ssly
In
lieu
of
all
other
wnrrullth'H
t·x,pn.·RsNJ or
Impli
ed
and
of
all
Ofht'r
(lhll~allon!i
ur
liabllltics
on
itA
part,
und
It
IIt,lltu.'r
BfulunlcM
no r
authorize.
any
HI
her
(K'rson
to
8saumc
for
It
any
liability
In
"OIUlccllon
with
the
aale
of
Ita
vehicles
.
"ThIA
warranty
shall
not
apply
to
any
n·hlde
which .hall
have
been
repaired
or
ultt.'red
out81de
of
an
authorl7.ed
Ilodae
Rerv-
k e
Rta
tlon
In
any
way
ao
ao,
In
the
juda-
men r of
the
Manufacturer,
to
.ffeet
Ita
s ta
hlllty
or re
llablllty, nor
which
has
been
Kubjcct
to ml8
use.
negligence
or
accident,"
CIIRYSLF.R
CORPORATION
()odlle
J)lvI810n-()etrolt,
Mich
.,
U.S.A.
'''e
Chrysler Corporlltlun
rt'St'rv'!ft the
rlaht
to
make
chaniea
In
dcftlan
or
to
make
addltion
A
to
or
InlprUYt'n1t'nIH In
Its
product
without
Imposlna
any
obli&atlon
upon
Itself
to
Ins
tall
ttll',n
nn
11ft
prudut.'u
prcviously
manufactured.
4
Are
the
People
who
are
Most
tinued
Fine
Performance!
SOLD
IT
TO
YOU!
YOUR
DODGE
DEALER
,
too
, is
sincerely
interested
-
.,..,
in
seeing
that
you
get
the
greatest
possible
satisfac
tion
'~;
I
~~~'D'
''
Y
and
pleasure
from
your
new
car. One
indication
of
this
is
the
Own
er's
Service
Policy
which
he
issued
to
you
upon
purchase
of
your
car.
It
provides
for free
inspection
and
adjustment
service
during
the
important "breaking
in"
period.
This
Service
Policy
is issued for
your
protection.
;;::""J,;;'i.~""
-
Read
it
carefully. Use
the
coupon
as
direct
ed.
Protect
yourself
further
by
continu
-
ing
to
have
your
car
serviced
at
reg-
ular
intervals
by
an
authorized
Dodge
dealer.
His
shop
is
equipped
to
service
your
car.
His
men
know
its
needs!
LUBRICATION AGREEMENTS
FOR
YOUR CONVENIENCE!
Correct
lubrication
is
vitally
impo'rtant
to
the
continued
smooth
operation
of
your
Dodge.
For
this
reason
Dodge
Dealers
have
drawn
up
Approv
ed
Lubrication
Agre
ements
which
assure
you
proper
lubri-
cation
at
the
proper
times.
You
simply
deliver
the
car
at
regular
mileage
intervals.
Every
lubrication
need
will
be
taken
care
of
by
trained
men.
5
RRST
Let's
Acquainted
With
the
Controls
and
Instruments
Get
in
Your
New
Dodge
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1.
Headli~ht
Switch.
Pull
out
from
the
dash
to
the
first
stop
to
connect
parking
and
tail
lights.
Pull
out
all
the
way
to
turn
on
head
and
tail
lights
and
to
disconnect
parking
lights.
2.
Dash
Li~ht
Switch.
The lights
on
the
instrument
panel
go
on
only when
the
headlights
or
parking
lights
are
operating.
This
switch
turns
them
on
bright,
dim
or
off,
as
required.
3.
Throttle
Control
Hand
Button.
Use
for
starting
car
on
steep
hill s, where
both
feet
are
needed
to
operate clutch
and
brake
pedals.
May
also
be
used
for
cruising
in
open
country.
6
....
0
4.
Ammeter.
Indicates
whether
or
n
ot
battery
is
charging.
(See
p.
48.)
Glance
at
it
when
leaving
the
car
to
see
whether
all
electrical
devices
are
turned
off.
5.
Temperature
Gau~e.
Have
cool-
ing
system
checked
immediately
if
in-
dicator
ever
reaches
red
"danger"
mark.
6.
Speedometer.
When
the
dash
light
is
on
the
pointer
will
show
green
from
0-30 miles
per
hr.,
amber
from 30-
SO
miles
per hr.,
and
red
above
SO
miles
per
hr.
7.
Fuel
Gauge.
On
long
trips,
when
filling
stations
are
scarce,
try
to
.keep
tank
above
)i
full.
8.
Windshield
Wiper
Control
But·
ton.
Rotate
button
to
start
wipers
op-
erating.
Turn
offby
rotating
in
opposite
direction.
I
9.
Glove
Compartment
Latch
Button.
Press
this
button
and
the
glove
compartment
springs
open.
10.
Ignition
Switch.
Rotate
in
clockwise
direction
to
turn
on.
Wh
en
the
key
is
turned
in
an
anti
-clockwise
direction,
the
fuel
gauge
and special ac-
cessories
are
connected
such
as a radio
.
Wh
en
the
key is
removed,
ignition
is
locked. Key
can
be
removed
only when
in
a vertical
position
.
UNDER·PANEL
CONTROLS
1.
Handbrake.
Us
ed
principally
for
holding
car
while
parked.
When
park-
ing
on a grade,
turn
front
wheels
off
stra\ght-ahead
position.
To
release,
pull
brake
slightly,
squeeze
trigger
and
allow
brake
to
move
forward.
2.
Clutch
Pedal.
An
over-center
spring
on
the
clutch
linkage
makes
the
clutch
pedal
easy
to
depress. A corru-
gated
rubber
pad
on
this
and
the
other
pedals
prevents
foot
slippage.
3.
Headlight
Beam
Switch.
Oper
-
ates
only
when
headlights
are
on.
Press
button
with
foot
and
light
beams
will
raise
or
lower.
Switch
locks
automati-
cally
each
time
button
is
pressed.
A
small
red
li~ht
appears
on
instrument
panel
near
speedometer
when
high
beams
are
used.
Always
use
lower
beams
when
meeting
another
car
on
the
road.
7
11.
Oil
Pressure
Gauge.
Oil
Pres-
sure
should
be
30-45
lbs.
at
20
miles
or
more
per
hour
.
If
low,
correct
cause
before
driving
too
far.
12.
Ash Receiver.
To
empty,
de-
press
perforated
disc
in
center
of
con
-
tainer
and
lift
out
inner
container.
13.
Cowl
Ventilator
Control
Hand
Lever.
Push
down
to
open.
Sev-
eral
ventilator
positions
permit
regula-
tion
of
air
flow.
14.
Hood
Lock
Control.
A
button
und
er
each
end
of
the
instrument
panel
controls
the
hood
sides
of
your
Dodge.
Each
button
controls
only
one
side
of
the
hood.
Pull
ou
t
to
unlatch
the
hood
.
You
can
then
raise the
hood
sides
from
outside in
the
usual
manner. Push
the
hood
panel
down
to
lock
it.
4.
Brake
Pedal.
Located
for
quick
a1}d
easy
stopping
of
your
car.
5.
Accelerator
Pedal.
Pedal
is
con
-
structed
to
reduce
foot
fatigue-give
positive
control
of
car
speed.
6.
Starter
Pedal.
Conveniently
placed
to
facilitate
starting
your
car.
Record
Your
Key
Numb
er
and
Destroy
the
Tag
Two
sets
of
duplicate
keys
come
with
your
car.
Each
set
is
on a ring
with
a
metal
tag.
The
numbers
of
the
keys
and
locks
are
stamped
only
on
these
tags
.
Th
ey
do
not appe
ar
on the locks
or
keys
themselves. For
theft
prot
ection,
record
the
numbers
and
destroy
the
tags.
If
you
lose
the
keys, order
another
set
by
number.
As a
service
to
you, your
Dodge
deal
er
has
recorded
the
numbers
also.
HOW
TO
SHIFT
To
go
into
1st., depr
ess
clutch
pedal,
raise
shift
lev
er
toward
wheel
and
pull
back.
To
enter
2nd.
gear, depress
clutch
and
push
lever
forward.
To
go
from
2nd. to
3rd.
gear, depress
clutch,
pull
lever all
the
way
down.
For
reverse,
start
from
neutral, depress
clutch, rais
lever
toward
wheel
and
pu
sh
forward.
POWER SHIFTING - PAGE
37
VE
TILATING
WINGS
Your
new
Dodge
is
equipped
with
ven-
til
ating
wings
to
permit
exact
control
of
air
circulation
inside
the
car.
You
get
air
where
you
want it-
without
draft
s.
To
open
the
wings,
press
the
button
on
the
latch, at
the
same
time
turning
the
latch
handle
up.
Then
push
the
wing
outward.
To
close,
simply
pull
the
wing
in
and
turn
the
latch
handle
down. A click
tells
you
that
the
latch
is
locked.
For
your
pro-
tection
, wings
cannot
be
opened
from
outside
when
latched.
8
DOOR CONTROLS
To
lock
the
front
doors
of
the
car
from
inside , close
them
and
push
the
latch
handles
forward.
The
right
front
d~or
may
also
be
locked
from
the
outside
with ·the
ignition
switch
key.
The
rear
doors
can
be
locked
from
the
inside
only. To
do
this
,
close
them,
then
press
down
the
but-
tons
protruding
from
the
window
sills.
To
unlock
the
doors, pull
up
buttons.
_
YOUR WINDSHIELD
WIPER
The
windshield
wiper
on
your
Dodg
e is
designed
to
clean
the
glass
smoothly
and
silently.
If
blade
arm
should
become
bent
so
that
blade
begins
to
chatter
or
wipe
only
on
one
stroke,
it
may
be
cor
-
,
rected
by
adjusting
the
saddle
so
that
it
is
perpendicular
to
glass
with
both
nibs
touching
glass.
To
adjust
saddle, wrap
a piece
of
tape
a
round
arm
near
support and
twist
wrapped
part
with
pliers
firmly
holding
arm
pivot
to
prevent
undue
strain
on
pivot
.
If
saddle
is bent ,
straighten
with
pliers
while
holding
arm
rigid
at
taped
point
close
to
saddle
with
another
pliers.
When
properly
adj
usted, blade
should
slope
back
away
from
direction
of
travel
on
each
stroke.
CAUTION:
Do
not
move
Wlper
blade
across
windshield
when
cleaning
glass.
Wiper
arm
may
become
bent.
To
clean
under
wiper
blade
lift
wiper
arm
outward
against
pivot
spring
tension.
9
Follow
These
Simple Steps
to
Start
Your
Car
Smoothly-Safely
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
STARTING
COLD
ENGINES-Just
before
starting
the
engine
make
sure
that
the
gear
shifting
lever
is
in
the
neutral
position.
If
the
engine is
cold, proceed
as follows:
1.
Disengage
the
clutch.
2.
Turn
on
ignition.
3.
Press
the
starter
pedal
and
keep
starter
engaged
until
engine
starts. (The
starter
pedal
besides
operating
starter
also
opens
the
throttle
;";3
automatically.)
Under
Extremely
Cold
Startin~
Condition
S-
it
is
advisable, to
insure good
starting, to
pull
out
hand
throttle
to
give
approximately
one-third
throttle
opening.
NOTE:
In
case
the
engine
should
become
over-choked
at
any
time, pull
out
the
hand
throttle
all
the
way
and
oper-
ate
starter
continuously
until
engine
starts.
This
will
eliminate
further
choking
.
If
it
becomes
desirable
to
again
choke
the
carburetor
for
starting, push the ha
nd
throttle
back
to
starting
position.
CAUTION:
Do
not
pump
the
foot
acc
elera
tor
before
or
during
starting
as
this
will cause difficult
starting.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
STARTING
WARM
ENGINES-
1.
Disengage
the
clutch
.
2.
Turn
on
ignition.
3.
Press
the
starter
pedal
and
k ep starter
engaged
until
engine
starts.
(The
starter
pedal b sides
operating
starter
also
opens
the
throttle
Y3
automatically.)
Under
Extremely
Hot
Startin~
Conditions
it
is
advisable, to
insur
e good
starting,
to
pull
out
hand
throttle
to
give
approximately
one-third
throttle
opening.
CAUTION:
Do
not
pump
the
foot
accelerator
before
or
during
starting
as
this
will cause difficult
starting.
FLUID
DRIVE
MAKES
STARTING
SIMPLE!
If
your
Dodge
is
equipped
with
Fluid
Drive
(special
equipment
at
extra
cost),
see
page
43 for
instructions
on
how
to
start
it
moving
after
the
engine
is
running.
If
your
car
does
not
have
Fluid
Drive,
follow
the
recommendations
given
on
the
next
page
for a smooth,
easy
start.
10
.
ro/' .". " "
I ' .. -
..
,,~
... ,
To
Start the
Car
After
Starting
the
Engine
...
1.
Press
the
clutch
pedal
down
to
the
floor.
Hold
it
there
and-
t
Jfli;llH;
i J 2.
Move
the
gear
shifting
lever
to
first
speed
forward
(or
reverse
if
required).
3. Release
the
hand
brake.
4.
Press
the
accelerator
to
speed
up
the
engine a little
and, at
the
same
time, gradually
relieve
pressure
on
the
clutch
pedal.
This
engages
the
clutch
and
starts
the
car
moving.
5.
When
the
clutch
is fully
engaged
(no
foot
pressure
on
the
pedal)
,
press
the
accelerator
slowly,
increasing
the
speed
Of going
forward)
to
about
ten
miles
per
hour.
6.
Press
the
clutch
pedal
to
the
floor
and, at
the
same
time
, release
the
accelerator.
7.
Move
the
gear
shifting
lever
to
the
second
speed
position.
S.
Eng
age
the
clutch
and
press
the
accelerator
until
you
attain
a
speed
of
about
twenty
miles
per
hour.
9.
Press
the
clutch
pedal
and
release
the
accelerator, as
before, and
pull
the
gear
shifting
lever
straight
back
(to
the
limit
of
its
travel)
to
the
high
speed
position.
10. '
Engage
the
clutch
and
press
the
accelerator.
When
going
through
the
different
steps, from
starting
to
running
in
high
gear, remember
that
the
clutch
pedal
and
accelera
tor
are
to
be
moved
simultaneously
and
in
opposite
directions
- one
down and
the
other
up.
How
to
Stop
the
Car_
Release
pressure
on
acceler-
ator
and
depress
foot
brake
pedal.
Just
before
car
stops
,
depress
clutch
pedal
and
move
gearshift
lever
to
neu-
tral.
Then
release
clutch
11
pedal.
To
stop
the
engine ,
turn
the
ignition
key
to
off
(vertical)
position.
Before
leaving
the
car, apply
the
hand
brake
and
remove
the
ignition
key.
REAR
DECK
AND LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The
luggage
compart-
ment
of
your
Dodge
is
unusually
roomy,
providing
plenty
of
space
for
travelling
bags, golf
or
fishing
equipment,
packages
and
groceries.
What's
more ,
it
lights
up
in-
side
at
night
when
the
tail-lights
are
on.
And
for
your
protection,
it
locks
with
its
own
individual
key.
In
sedans, the
spare
wheel is
on
the
right
side
of
the
luggage com-
partment.
In
club
and
convertible
coupes,
it
is
on
the
rear
floor
pan.
In
2-passenger coupes ,
it
is
back
of
the
driver
's
seat.
WARNINfJ-
LOCATION
OF
OIL BAYONET
The
oil
bayon
et
gauge is
located
on
the
left
side
of
the
engine, between
the
start-
ing
motor
and
the
oil filler
pipe.
It
is
marked
at
full
and
half-full.
A
third
marking, between
these, indicates
run-
nin
g level.
The
full
mark
shows
the
prop
er
oil level
when
the
engine
hasn't
been
run
for
several
hours.
This
level
drops
somewhat
upon
starting
the
en-
gine,
however, because
of
filling
the
oil
passages
and
fi1
ter.
CARBON'
MONOXIDE
Never
start
or
run
an engine
in
a closed garage.
The
exhaust
gases
from
all
motor
vehicles
are
highly dangerous.
They
contain
carbon
monoxide
gas-
which
is
colorless,
tasteless,
and
odorless,
but
nevertheless
is
a
deadly
poison.
12
THE
FIRST
2,500
MILES
ARE
THE
MO~ST
IMPORTANT!
The
Care You Give Your
Car
During the First
Few
Months Can
Influence Its
Whole
Life!
YOUR
DODGE
CAR
is
engineered
and
built
with
all,
the
care
that
goes
into
the
manufacture
of
a fine
precision
instrument
-
in
many
cases,
moving
parts
are
fitted
to
the
10,000th
of
an
inch.
For
that
reason,
it
will
pay
'you
to
give
it
particular
care
during the
import
an
t
"breaking-in"
period
in
order
that
it
may
continue
to
retu
rn
to
you
the
utmost
in
performance
and
satisfaction.
The
followi
ng
para-
graphs
were
written
to
help
you
give
that
necessary
care
with
a
minimum
of
effort.
We
urge
that
you
read
them
carefully
and
follow
the
recommendations
made.
Then
you
will
have
every
reason
to
expect
years
of
service
and
enjoyment
from
your
Dodg
e.
DRIVING SPEEDS
Your
new
Dodge
car
has
been
designed
and
built
to
high
quality
standards,
which
will give
you
maximum
efficiency
and
satisfaction.
A fine
mechanism
is
deserving
of
proper
treatment
and
you
will
get
the
utmost
satisfaction
and
freedom
from
inconvenienc
with
your
new
Dodge
car
by
giving
it
proper
care
and
treatment
at
the
outset.
Drive
your
car
at
moderate
speeds
until
the
engin
has
become
thoroughly
warmed.
Do
not
speed
up
the
engine
to
warm
it
quickly.
This
will
assure
proper
lubrication
and
permit
maximum
fficiency.
Drive
at
moderate
speeds,
not
over "40",
for
the
first 2 SO
miles
at
least
to
"get
acquainted"
with
your
new
car
and
do
not
drive
it
at
sustained
high
speeds
during
the
first 1,000 miles.
Your
new
Dodge
car,
with
reasonable
care
and
opera
ion, will give
you
maximum
comfort,
safety
and
economy.
13
FIRST
OIL
CHANGE
AT
1,000
MILES
During
the
first
1,000 miles,
it
is recom-
mended
that
you
use
the
engine
oil
which
is
in
the
crankcase
when
the
car
is delivered.
If
necessary
to
add
oil
during
first
1,000
miles ,
No
. 10-W
should
be
used
regardless
of
the
season
or of
climatic
conditions.
After
1,000 miles ,
the
crankcase
should
be
drained
(while
the
engine
is
warm)
and
refilled
with
oil
of
the
proper
viscosity, accord-
ing
to
the
atmospheric
temperature
expected
. See
page
15.
FREE
INSPECTION
AT
1,000
AND
2,000
MILES
The
Owner
's Service
Policy
you
received
with
your
car
is a
tangible
ma
rk
of your
Dodge dea
ler
's
interest
in
seeing that
you
get
complete
sa
tisfaction
from
your
Dodge.
It
gives
you the
right
to
complete
inspections
at
the
end
of
1,000
and
2,000 mil es
of
driving
.
Protect
your
inve
stment
in
your
car
by
using
this
free
inspection
and
adjustment
service. H ere is
wh
at will be d
one
for your c
ar,
upon
pr
esenta
tion
of the
coupons
and
in accordanc
e wi
th
the terms
printed
on
your
Owner's Service
Policy:
At
1,000
Miles-R
oa
d test
with own
er
•
Ti~hte
n
m a
nifold
s •
Tes
t a
nd adju
st
spark
plu
gs
• A
dju
st distri
but
or con
tact
po
int
s • C heck ig
nition
timin~
• Clean
a
nd
oil air clea
ners • Check carburelo r
a
djustment
s . inc
ludin
g floa
t l
eve
l •
Ch
eck br
a kes- a
dd
fluid and
adju
st
U
n
ecessa
ry • Tighten wheel hub
bo l
ts and
ax
le s h a
ft nuts • Infl
ate
t i
res, includin g
spa re
• Check o pera t ion of
all
li~ht
s
•
Check operation of h orns llnd windshield
wipers
• Check operation o f a ll locks
and
bod y h a
rdw
a re • Test
and add
wa ter
to
battery • Check transmiss
ion a
nd rea
r
ax
le
lubrican
ts • Lubrica
te ch
assis.
bod y
hardware a
nd
a ll locks • Ch a n
ge
or a
dd
engine
oil
as specified in Own e r
's Ins
tru
c-
t ion Book .
At
2,000
Miles-
Road test with own e r
• Check o peration of a
ll ins
trument
s •
14
Check o pera tion of h orns a
nd windshield
wipers • C heck operation of a ll
Ii~ht
s
•
Ch
eck clutch peda
l, and
ad j u st
if neces
-
sa
ry • Ch
eck brakes
- a
dd
fluid and ad-
ju
st
if necessa
ry • Check s teering gea
r,
conneCI io
n s a
nd
fro
n t whee
l a
lignm
en t-
a
dju
s t
if
n
ecessa
ry • Inspect
coo
ling
sys
-
te
m-tight
en a ll connecti
ons · Check fa n
belt a
djustm
en
t· Check ge
n e ra to r c h a rg-
in
~
ra te • Clean
and oil air clea
n ers •
Ch
ec
k valve t a
ppet
s •
Tu
ne engin
e •
Ch
ec
k bod y bolts a
nd
rem o ve squea
ks •
Test a
nd add
wa t e r to batte
ry • Inflate
tir
es, including
spa
re • C heck tra n smis-
sion a
nd rear ax
le
lubricant
s ·
Lubricate
ch
ass
is ,
bod
y ha
rdw
a re a
nd
a ll locks •
Cha
nge or add
oil
as
specified
in
Owner'
s
Instructi
on Book· Roa
d test w
ith own
er.
Th
e only c h a r
ge
to you for the a b
ove serv-
i
ces
is
for oil a
nd
lubricant
s re
quired.
Affrtf
tooo
NHCS_
Systematic
Lubrication and Maintenance
Schedul
es
Pay
You
Back
a Hundred Fold!
~
Proper
lubrication
is
of
vital
importance
to
the
continued 'smooth
operation
of
your
Dodge.
That
is
why
we
urge
you
to
keep
a close
check
on
mileage
and
give
your
car
approved
lubrication
care
at
regular
inter-
vals.
The
recommendations
made here
are
based
on
the
results
of
years
of
solid expe-
rience
and
scientific
test
work.
You
can
fol-
low
them
with
full
assurance
that
you
are
giving
your
car safe
lubrication
care.
ENGINE
OI
L RECOMMEND
ATIONS
AFTER
1000
MILES
-When
your
speedometer
registers 1000 miles ,
the c
rankcase
should
be
drained
and
refilled
with
the
proper viscosity
oil
according
to
the anticipated
atmospheric' temperatur
e.
,
Oil changes should
then
be
made, under
normal
conditions, every
1500
to
2000 miles
during
winter
and
every
2500
to
3000 mil es
during
s
umm
er,
according
to
the
following
recommendations
:
\
...
l :;tr:
If
you
anticipate
that
the
minim
um
~~~
y::;:<
.......
atmosphe
ric
temperature
will
be-
.....--
~
Not lower
than
+
32
0
F .. . Use S.A.E. 30
As l
ow
as
+ 100 F
......
...
Use No. 20
-W
As l
ow
as -100 F ..
...
....
Use No. 10
-W
Below - 100 F
........
. . . . Use No. 10
-W
plus
10%
kerosene
T
he
interpretation
of
this
table
means
that
S.A.
E.
30
is
recommend
ed
as
a
general
summer
oil for
cars
having a mileage
above
1000.
It
may
also
be used
in
tropical
climates
during the
winter
months
where
it
is
known
that the low e
st
temperature
' will
not
be
lower
than
32
0
F .,
and
where
the
average temp
era
tur
e
will
be
close
to
normal
summer
conditions
.
15
WARNING!
DUSTY
DRIVING-Wh
en
a
car
is
driven
over
dusty
roads
or
through
dust
storms,
the
danger
of
wear
to
internal
engine
parts
is
increased,
due
to
the
amount
of
abrasive
material
in
the
air.
Normally,
this
material
is
kept
out
ot
the
engine
by
the
carburetor
air
deaner
and
the
cr~nkcase
.
oil filler
cap
air
deaner.
These
should
be
deaned
in
kerosene
and
reoiled
with
fresh
engine
oil
as
often
as
the
carburetor
air
deaner
sump
becomes
half
filled
with
a
semi-solid
mixture· of
oil aI)d
dust.
If
crankcase
oil
becomes
con
tam
ina
ted
through
failure
to
service
the
units,
drain
engine
promptly
and
add
new
oil.
The
use
of
No.
20-W oil
should
be
confined
principally
to
territories
during
the
winter
months
where
mild
winter
conditions
are
known
to
prevail, and
where
the
temperature
will
not
fal1
below 10°
F.
It
must
not
be
interpreted
that
No.
20-W
cannot
be
used
above
32°
F.
should
temperatures
rise
and
remain
above
32° F .
No
. 20-W oil is
satisfactory
for
use
above
32° F .,
and a change
of
oil is,
therefore,
not
necessary
until
the
regular
mileage
interval.
No
. 10 -W is
recommended
as a general
winter
oil in
climates
where
normal
winter
conditions
prevail, and
where
temperatureS
may
fall
as
low
as
_ 10 ° F .,
but
not
lower.
No.
10 -W
may
also be
used
abov
e 10° F .,
or
above
32°
F.,
with
safety
should
temperatures
rise
above
these
points
during
the
winter
months.
A
change
is,
therefore, not
necessary
until
the
nex
t mileage
period.
For
sub-normal
winter
conditions
such
as
temperatures
below
- 10°
F.,
it
is
recommended
that
No.
10-W
be
diluted
with
about
10%
of
colorless refined
kerosene.
The
kerosene
should
be
mix
ed
thoroughly
with
the
10-W oil before
being
added
to
the
engine.
In
cases where
it is
not
convenient
or
desirable
to
do
this,
consult
your
dealer
or
any
reputabl
e oil
company
as
they
will
have
specially
prepared
oils
to
take
care
of
these extrem
ly
low
temperature
conditions.
ALWA
YS
CHECK
OIL
LEVEL
Have
the
oil level
checked
each
time
you
stop
for
fuel.
When
the
oil
drops
below
"Running
Level"
on
the
indicator,
add
one
quart
of
oil.
Never
allow
oil
to
drop
below
the
"Half-Full"
mark.
..
16
Why
Your
Dodge
is
Equipped
With
the
Finest
Type
Oil
Filter
Dirt
and
foreign
material
in
the
oil
can
seriously
reduce
the
economy
and
efficiency
of
any
engine.
To
eliminate
this
danger,
the
finest
type
of
oil filter
available
is
used
in
your
Dodge.
This
removes
dirt
and
foreign
material
from 1:he
oil
until
the
filter
itself
becomes
clogged.
When
this
happens,
oil is still
circulated
to
engine
bearings, but
remains
dirty,
and
so
unsafe.
Th
erefore,
it
is
advisable
to
install
a
new
oil filter
every
8,000 miles, or, in
dusty
areas,
when
ever
oil
appears
to
be
excessively
dirty.
Why
Regular
Crankcase
Drqinage
Prolongs
Engine
Life
Because
of
the
very
nature
of
an
automotive
engine, fuel,
water
and
acid
are
constantly
seeping
into
the
engine
oil
and
reducing
its
value
as a lubricant.
In
your
Dodge
, a special
ventilating
system
expels
a
large
amount
of
these undesirable elements,
but
enough remain
to
make
it
advisable
to
drain
the
crankcase
at
the
intervals
recom-
mended
in
this
booklet.
The
accumulating
non-lubricating
elements
in
the
engine
oil
have
a
d~maging
effect
on
highly
finished
steel
surfac
es.
Fuel
thins
the
oil,
thus
reducing
its
value
as a lubricant.
Wat
er
has
no
lubricating
value,
and
is likely
to
freeze,
thus
causing a stoppage of the
oil circu-
lation. Acid
attacks
metal
surfaces, causing
excessive wear. All
of
these
adulterating
materials
tend
to
form
more
rapidly
as
the
temperature
goes
down.
For
this
reason, it
is
advisable
to
drain
the
engine oil
more
frequently
in
cold
than
in
warm
weather.
The
best
time
to
drain
the
crankcas
e is
after a run
, while
the
engine
is still
heated.
Oil is
thinner
when
hot,
and
will also
be
thoroughly
mixed
from
the
circulation.
It
will,
therefore,
carry
off
sediment
more
completely.
Never
use
kerosene
for flushing
out
the
oil
pan
and
lubricating
system.
A
certain
amount
will
remain
in
the
system,
collecting
in
pockets
from
which
it
cannot
be
drained,
and
will
dilute
the
oil.
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