Dodge Viper, ZD (USA / CAN)
Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Dodge Viper, ZD (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 3,2 liters. Service intervals include checks at 12000 miles or 12 months and changes at 36000 miles or 36 months. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Viper 8.4 V10 (2014-2018) |
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| SRT Viper 8.4 V10 (2013-2014) |
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Additional Notes
- The manual transmission fluid capacity across both configurations is 3.2 liters, a figure consistent with a service fill rather than a full overhaul, which typically requires additional volume to account for residual fluid in components such as the torque tube or cooler lines.
- The SRT Viper 8.4 V10 from 2013-2014 and the Viper 8.4 V10 from 2014-2018 share an identical 3.2-liter capacity, indicating no change in transmission hardware between the SRT-badged and later Viper-badged variants.
- A fluid check interval of every 12,000 miles or 12 months applies to both configurations under normal use conditions, meaning routine inspections are expected annually or at each standard service cycle.
- The change interval for both configurations under normal use is set at 36,000 miles or 36 months, placing a full fluid exchange on a three-year or three-service-cycle schedule.
- The check interval of 12,000 miles and the change interval of 36,000 miles form a 3:1 ratio, meaning the fluid is inspected three times before a full replacement is due under normal use conditions.
- No severe-use interval is listed for either configuration, so the 36,000-mile or 36-month change schedule represents the only documented service cadence for the Dodge Viper ZD manual transmission fluid.