Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 10

Miles

112,500

120,000

127,500

135,000

142,500

150,000

(Kilometers)

(181 000)

(193 000)

(205 000)

(217 000)

(229 000)

(241 000)

[Months]

[90]

[96]

[102]

[108]

[114]

[150]

Change engine oil and engine oil
filter.

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Lubricate outer tie rod ends
2500/3500 (4X4) models only.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Flush and replace engine coolant, if
it has been 160 000 km (100, 000
miles) or 60 months since last
change.

X

Inspect drive belt, replace as
required.

X

X

Drain and refill transfer case fluid
(4X4).

X

Check tranfer case fluid level (4X4).

X

Inspect fan hub.

X

X

Inspect damper.

X

X

Inspect water pump weep hole for
blockage.

X

X

X

Replace fuel filter element. Clean
the water in fuel sensor.

X

X

X

Inspect front wheel bearings.

X

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

X

Inspect and adjust parking brake if
necessary.

X

X

Adjust valve lash clearance.

X

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all
receipts.

WARNING:
You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service
job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - SRT/10

There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle.

First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.

•

Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).

•

Stop and go driving.

•

Extensive engine idling.

•

Driving in dusty conditions.

•

Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).

•

More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F C (32°).

•

Drag Race Operation.

•

Heavy Loading.

•

Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).

•

Off-road or desert operation.

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•

If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the

(

Maintenance Schedules

(

section of this manual.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the

(

Maintenance Schedules

(

section

of this manual.

NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule

(

B

(

.

Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule

9

B

9

.

Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval
that occurs first.

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.

CAUTION: Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.

At Each Stop for Fuel

•

Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is
at or below the ADD or MIN mark.

•

Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.

Once a Month

•

Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.

•

Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.

•

Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.

•

Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.

At Each Oil Change

•

Change the engine oil filter.

•

Inspect the exhaust system.

•

Inspect the brake hoses.

•

Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspension components.

•

Check the automatic transmission fluid level.

•

Check the manual transmission fluid level.

•

Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.

Schedule “B”

Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.

•

Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).

•

Stop and go driving.

•

Extensive engine idling.

•

Driving in dusty conditions.

•

Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).

•

More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F C (32°).

•

Drag Race Operation.

•

Heavy Loading.

•

Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).

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•

Off-road or desert operation.

•

If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the

(

Maintenance Schedules

(

section of this manual.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the

(

Maintenance Schedules

(

section

of this manual.

If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule

9

A

9

of the

9

Main-

tenance Schedules

9

section of this manual.

Miles

3,000

6,000

9,000

12,000

15,000

(Kilometers)

(5 000)

(10 000)

(14 000)

(19 000)

(24 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval
shown or 3 months, whichever comes first.

X

X

X

X

X

Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace
filter and adjust bands.*

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

Change rear axle fluid.

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.

X

Miles

18,000

21,000

24,000

27,000

30,000

(Kilometers)

(29 000)

(34 000)

(38 000)

(43 000)

(48 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval
shown or 3 months, whichever comes first.

X

X

X

X

X

Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace
filter and adjust bands.

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Change rear axle fluid.

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.

X

Replace spark plugs.

X

Inspect and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve.

X*

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Miles

33,000

36,000

39,000

42,000

45,000

(Kilometers)

(53 000)

(58 000)

(62 000)

(67 000)

(72 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval
shown or 3 months, whichever comes first.

X

X

X

X

X

Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace
filter and adjust bands.*

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

Change rear axle fluid.

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.

X

Miles

48,000

51,000

54,000

57,000

60,000

(Kilometers)

(77 000)

(82 000)

(86 000)

(91 000)

(96 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval
shown or 3 months, whichever comes first.

X

X

X

X

X

Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace
filter and adjust bands.

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Change rear axle fluid.

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

X

Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.

X

Replace spark plugs.

X

Replace ignition cables.

X

Inspect and replace, if necessary, the PCV valve.

X*

Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months , if not
done at 102,000 miles (163 000 km)

X

Miles

63,000

66,000

69,000

72,000

75,000

(Kilometers)

(101 000)

(106 000)

(110 000)

(115 000)

(120 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter at
interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes
first.

X

X

X

X

X

Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.*

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

Inspect engine air cleaner filter.

X

Change rear axle fluid.

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.

X

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