1968 Dodge Charger 318 V8

Service topics

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Factory intervals

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Fitment-scoped

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Exact references

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• 01

  Carburetor air-cleaner element

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1968 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart explicitly covers 1966–1968 Dodge Charger, Coronet, Monaco, and Polara. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; severe service and trailer towing use the chart's shorter boundary.

  Published interval: 24,000 mi / 24 months · Replace the paper element at the interval that occurs first; inspect it at the shorter chart intervals and service oil-bath units as specified.

  Source: Esso — 1968 Car Care Guide, Dodge 1966–1968 Charger/Coronet/Monaco/Polara service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · Page 115 — Every 3 months/4,000 miles, every 6 months/8,000 miles, and every 24 months/24,000 miles · checked 2026-08-30

• 02

  Brakes and hydraulic system

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1968 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart explicitly covers 1966–1968 Dodge Charger, Coronet, Monaco, and Polara. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; severe service and trailer towing use the chart's shorter boundary.

  Published interval: 6 months · Check master-cylinder fluid and inspect brake hoses; adjust parking brake as required.

  Source: Esso — 1968 Car Care Guide, Dodge 1966–1968 Charger/Coronet/Monaco/Polara service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · Page 115 — Every 6 months; Brakes notes · checked 2026-08-30

• 03

  Front wheel bearings

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1968 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart explicitly covers 1966–1968 Dodge Charger, Coronet, Monaco, and Polara. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; severe service and trailer towing use the chart's shorter boundary.

  Published interval: 12,000 mi / 12 months · Inspect; clean and repack as required at the interval that occurs first.

  Source: Esso — 1968 Car Care Guide, Dodge 1966–1968 Charger/Coronet/Monaco/Polara service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · Page 115 — Every 12 months or 12,000 miles · checked 2026-08-30

• 04

  Steering, suspension, and driveline service

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1968 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart explicitly covers 1966–1968 Dodge Charger, Coronet, Monaco, and Polara. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; severe service and trailer towing use the chart's shorter boundary.

  Published interval: 36,000 mi / 36 months · Lubricate front-suspension and steering-linkage joints at the interval that occurs first; inspect joint seals every six months.

  Source: Esso — 1968 Car Care Guide, Dodge 1966–1968 Charger/Coronet/Monaco/Polara service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · Page 115 — Every 6 months and every 36 months or 36,000 miles · checked 2026-08-30

• 05

  Transmission and differential lubricant levels

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1968 · United States, Canada · The period Esso chart explicitly covers 1966–1968 Dodge Charger, Coronet, Monaco, and Polara. It is an independent service-data guide rather than a Dodge factory publication; severe service and trailer towing use the chart's shorter boundary.

  Published interval: 6 months · Check transmission and differential lubricant levels every six months; trailer-towing and severe service require the shorter chart instructions.

  Source: Esso — 1968 Car Care Guide, Dodge 1966–1968 Charger/Coronet/Monaco/Polara service chart (preserved by The Old Car Manual Project) · Page 115 — Every 6 months; Severe service or towing trailer · checked 2026-08-30

• 06

  Engine oil filter

  Exact reference available

  The order numbers below establish replacement-filter fitment only; they do not establish a service interval. Confirm the installed engine, VIN, build date, and filter dimensions before ordering.

  Applies to: 1968 · United States

  318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (230 gross hp)

  K&N HP-3001

  K&N publishes HP-3001 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

  Applies to: 1968 · 318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (230 gross hp) · United States · Exact 1968 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

  Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 1968 Dodge Charger 318 cu in application row — HP-3001 · checked 2026-09-01

  Verified ordering references

  • Service replacementK&N HP-3001

    Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · catalog-listed

    K&N publishes HP-3001 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Catalog: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 1968 Dodge Charger 318 cu in application row — HP-3001 · checked 2026-09-01

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