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Two-door formal hardtop · 318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 265 lb-ft)

1973 Dodge Charger SE 318 V8

The formal-roof Charger SE began with the 318 two-barrel V8.

1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 440 — fuselage B-body, front three-quarter view
Exact 1973 Charger reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 440” by Sicnag / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Charger SE
Body style
Two-door formal hardtop
Engine
318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 265 lb-ft)
Transmission
3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or TorqueFlite automatic

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1973 Dodge Charger: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
Current carDodge Charger SE 318 V8318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 265 lb-ft)3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door formal hardtop
Dodge Charger Coupe 318 V8318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 265 lb-ft)3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door pillared coupe
Dodge Charger Hardtop 318 V8318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 265 lb-ft)3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop
Dodge Charger Rallye Coupe 318 V8318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 265 lb-ft)3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door pillared coupe
Dodge Charger Rallye Hardtop 318 V8318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 265 lb-ft)3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop
Dodge Charger SE 400 2-barrel V8400 cu in B-series V8, 2-barrel carburetor (175 net hp / 305 lb-ft)TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door formal hardtop
Dodge Charger SE 400 4-barrel V8400 cu in high-performance V8, 4-barrel carburetor (260 net hp / 335 lb-ft)4-speed manual or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door formal hardtop
Dodge Charger SE 440 V8440 cu in high-performance V8, 4-barrel carburetor (280 net hp / 380 lb-ft)4-speed manual or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door formal hardtop
Dodge Charger Coupe 225 Slant Six225 cu in Slant Six, 1-barrel carburetor (105 net hp)3-speed manual or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door pillared coupe
Dodge Charger Coupe 400 2-barrel V8400 cu in B-series V8, 2-barrel carburetor (175 net hp / 305 lb-ft)TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door pillared coupe
Dodge Charger Coupe 400 4-barrel V8400 cu in high-performance V8, 4-barrel carburetor (260 net hp / 335 lb-ft)4-speed manual or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door pillared coupe
Dodge Charger Hardtop 225 Slant Six225 cu in Slant Six, 1-barrel carburetor (105 net hp)3-speed manual or TorqueFlite automaticTwo-door hardtop

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Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1973 Dodge Charger SE 318 V8. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
5
Scheduled topics
4
Applicability stated
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Exact references
1

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  • Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1973 · United States · Exact 1973 Dodge all-model normal-service schedule, which includes Charger; severe and trailer-tow work is separately identified and not presented as normal service.

    Published interval: 18,000 mi · Mileage-only replacement interval.

    Source: Dodge — 1973 factory chassis service manual, all-model lubrication and maintenance schedule (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Chassis Service Manual group 0, p. 0-3 — emission-control services · checked

  • Carburetor air-cleaner elementView intervals, applicability and sources

    Carburetor air-cleaner element

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1973 · United States · Exact 1973 Dodge all-model normal-service schedule, which includes Charger; severe and trailer-tow work is separately identified and not presented as normal service.

    Published interval: 24 months · Replace every two years; clean annually.

    Source: Dodge — 1973 factory chassis service manual, all-model lubrication and maintenance schedule (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Chassis Service Manual group 0, p. 0-3 — emission-control services · checked

  • Brake linings and front wheel bearingsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Brake linings and front wheel bearings

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1973 · United States · Exact 1973 Dodge all-model normal-service schedule, which includes Charger; severe and trailer-tow work is separately identified and not presented as normal service.

    Published interval: 12 months · Inspect annually; inspect brake hose and tubing every second oil change.

    Source: Dodge — 1973 factory chassis service manual, all-model lubrication and maintenance schedule (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Chassis Service Manual group 0, p. 0-3 — normal-service schedule · checked

  • Front suspension and steering linkageView intervals, applicability and sources

    Front suspension and steering linkage

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1973 · United States · Exact 1973 Dodge all-model normal-service schedule, which includes Charger; severe and trailer-tow work is separately identified and not presented as normal service.

    Published interval: 36,000 mi / 36 months · Lubricate at the interval that occurs first; inspect seals during each six-month service.

    Source: Dodge — 1973 factory chassis service manual, all-model lubrication and maintenance schedule (preserved by MyMopar) · Factory Chassis Service Manual group 0, pp. 0-3–0-4 — normal-service schedule and six-month service list · checked

  • Engine oil filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    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: 1973 · United States

    318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 265 lb-ft)

    K&N HP-2004

    K&N publishes HP-2004 for this exact year-and-engine application; confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1973 · 318 cu in LA V8, 2-barrel carburetor (150 net hp / 265 lb-ft) · United States · Exact 1973 Charger engine application. Confirm VIN, build date, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: K&N Engineering — Dodge Charger replacement-oil-filter application catalog · 1973 Dodge Charger 318 cu in application row — HP-2004 · checked

    Verified ordering references

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Sources

  1. Dodge — 1973 Charger factory sales brochure (81-205-3027)
  2. 1973 Charger Rallye — Dodge brochure, data-book, and service-manual engine transcription
  3. CarGurus — 1973 Charger model, engine, styling, and chassis overview

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