1970 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: 1970 · United States · Exact 1970 Dodge factory schedule for Coronet and Charger passenger cars; the separate trailer-towing and severe-service matrix is not presented as the normal interval.

  Published interval: 24,000 mi / 24 months · Replace the element at the published interval; inspect/clean the paper element every second oil change and replace Fresh Air Induction paper elements annually.

  Source: Dodge — 1970 Coronet and Charger factory service manual, lubrication and maintenance chapter (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Service Manual group 0, p. 0-3 — air-cleaner rows and Fresh Air Induction footnote · checked 2026-08-24

• 02

  Brakes and hydraulic system

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1970 · United States · Exact 1970 Dodge factory schedule for Coronet and Charger passenger cars; the separate trailer-towing and severe-service matrix is not presented as the normal interval.

  Published interval: 12,000 mi / 12 months · Inspect the brakes annually or at 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first; check master-cylinder fluid and inspect brake hoses every six months.

  Source: Dodge — 1970 Coronet and Charger factory service manual, lubrication and maintenance chapter (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Service Manual group 0, p. 0-3 — six-month hydraulic checks and 12-month/12,000-mile brake inspection · checked 2026-08-24

• 03

  Front wheel-bearing lubricant

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1970 · United States · Exact 1970 Dodge factory schedule for Coronet and Charger passenger cars; the separate trailer-towing and severe-service matrix is not presented as the normal interval.

  Published interval: 12,000 mi / 12 months · Inspect annually or at 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

  Source: Dodge — 1970 Coronet and Charger factory service manual, lubrication and maintenance chapter (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Service Manual group 0, p. 0-3 — front-wheel-bearing-lubricant inspection row · checked 2026-08-24

• 04

  Steering, suspension, and body lubrication

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1970 · United States · Exact 1970 Dodge factory schedule for Coronet and Charger passenger cars; the separate trailer-towing and severe-service matrix is not presented as the normal interval.

  Published interval: 6 months · Inspect steering linkage, suspension ball joints, and universal joints every six months; lubricate the listed joints and body mechanisms at the manual's longer published intervals.

  Source: Dodge — 1970 Coronet and Charger factory service manual, lubrication and maintenance chapter (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Service Manual group 0, pp. 0-3–0-4 — six-, 12-, and 36-month lubrication rows · checked 2026-08-24

• 05

  Transmission and rear-axle lubricant levels

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1970 · United States · Exact 1970 Dodge factory schedule for Coronet and Charger passenger cars; the separate trailer-towing and severe-service matrix is not presented as the normal interval.

  Published interval: 6 months · Check automatic/manual transmission and rear-axle lubricant levels every six months under normal service.

  Source: Dodge — 1970 Coronet and Charger factory service manual, lubrication and maintenance chapter (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Service Manual group 0, p. 0-3 — six-month transmission and rear-axle check rows · checked 2026-08-24

• 06

  Tire rotation

  Sourced interval available

  Applies to: 1970 · United States · Exact 1970 Dodge factory schedule for Coronet and Charger passenger cars; the separate trailer-towing and severe-service matrix is not presented as the normal interval.

  Published interval: 8,000 mi / 6 months · Rotate at every second oil change under the normal schedule.

  Source: Dodge — 1970 Coronet and Charger factory service manual, lubrication and maintenance chapter (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Service Manual group 0, p. 0-3 — every-second-oil-change tire-rotation row · checked 2026-08-24

• 07

  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: 1970 · United States

  318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (230 gross hp / 320 lb-ft)

  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: 1970 · 318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (230 gross hp / 320 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 1970 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

  Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 1970 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 · 1970 Dodge Charger 318 cu in application row — HP-3001 · checked 2026-09-01

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