Dodge Dakota (R1). Manual — part 185

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

DESCRIPTION — GASOLINE ENGINE

There are two maintenance schedules that show

proper service for the Dakota.

First is Schedule “A”. It lists all the scheduled

maintenance to be performed under “normal” operat-
ing conditions.

Second is Schedule “B”. It is a schedule for vehi-

cles that are operated under the conditions listed at
the beginning of that schedule.

Use the schedule that best describes the driving

conditions.

Where time and mileage are listed, follow the

interval that occurs first.

At Each Stop For Gasoline

• Check engine oil level, add as required.

• Check windshield washer solvent and add if

required.

• Clean windshield and wiper blades as required.

Once A Month

• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear

or damage.

• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals

as required.

• Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, power

steering and transmission and add as needed.

• Check all lights and all other electrical items for

correct operation.

• Inspect and clean wiper blades. Replace if

required.

At Each Oil Change

• Inspect exhaust system.

• Inspect brake hoses.

• Rotate the tires at each oil change interval

shown on Schedule “A”: (7,500 miles) or every other
interval shown on Schedule “B” (6,000 miles).

• Check engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The scheduled emission maintenance listed in bold

type on the Maintenance Schedules, must be done at
the mileage specified to assure the continued proper
functioning of the emission control system. These,
and all other maintenance services included in this
manual, should be done to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability. More frequent mainte-
nance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.

SCHEDULE “A”

7,500 Miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

15,000 Miles (24 000 km) or at 12 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

22,500 Miles (36 000 km) or at 18 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Inspect front wheel bearings.

• Inspect brake linings.

30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or at 24 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Replace engine air cleaner element.

• Replace spark plugs.

37,500 Miles (60 000 km) or at 30 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

Replace filter and adjust bands (3.9L, and 5.2L only).

45,000 Miles (72 000 km) or at 36 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Inspect front wheel bearings.

• Inspect brake linings.

• Flush and replace engine coolant at 36 months,

regardless of mileage.

52,500 Miles (84 000 km) or at 42 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at

36 months.

60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 48 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Replace engine air cleaner element.

• Replace ignition cables (2.5L, 3.9L, 5.2L).

• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.

(3.9L and 5.2L)*

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• Replace spark plugs.

• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if

required (3.9L, & 5.2L).

• Inspect and adjust tension on drive belt (2.5L).

67,500 Miles (108 000 km) or at 54 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Inspect front wheel bearings.

• Inspect brake linings.

75,000 Miles (120 000 km) or at 60 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

Replace filter and adjust bands (3.9L & 5.9L).

• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been

30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.

• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if

required (3.9L, & 5.2L).

82,500 Miles (132 000 km) or at 66 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been

30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.

90,000 Miles (144 000 km) or at 72 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Replace engine air cleaner element.

• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.

(3.9L and 5.2L)*

• Replace spark plugs.

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Inspect front wheel bearings.

• Inspect brake linings.

• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if

required (3.9L and 5.2L).

D

97,500 Miles (156 000 km) or at 78 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

105,000 Miles (168 000 km) or at 84 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been

30,000 Miles (48 000km) or 24 months since last
change.

• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if

required (3.9L and 5.2L).

D

112,500 Miles (181 000 km) or at 90 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

Replace filter and adjust bands (3.9L and 5.2L only).

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Inspect front wheel bearings.

• Inspect brake linings.

• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been

30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.

120,000 Miles (192 000 km) or at 96 months

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Replace engine air cleaner element.

• Replace ignition cables (2.5L, 3.9L and

5.2L).

• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.

(3.9L and 5.2L)*

• Replace spark plugs.

• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if

required (3.9L and 5.2L).

D

*This

maintenance

is

recommended

by

DaimlerChrysler Corporation to the owner but is not
required to maintain the warranty on the PCV valve.

DThis maintenance is not required if the belt was

previously replaced.

Important: Inspection and service should also be

performed any time a malfunction is observed or sus-
pected.

SCHEDULE “B”

Use schedule “B” if the vehicle is usually operated

under the following conditions:

• Frequent short trip driving less than 5 miles

(8 km)

• Frequent driving in dusty conditions

• Trailer towing

• Extensive idling

• More than 50% of the driving is at sustained

high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)

3,000 Miles (5 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

6,000 Miles (10 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

9,000 Miles (14 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

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12,000 Miles (19 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

Replace filter and adjust bands (3.9L and 5.2L).‡

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Change rear axle fluid.

• Inspect brake linings.

15,000 Miles (24 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace

as necessary.

18,000 Miles (29 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Drain and refill manual transmission fluid (3.9L

only).

21,000 Miles (34 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect front wheel bearings.

24,000 Miles (38 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

Replace filter and adjust bands (3.9L and 5.2L).‡

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Change rear axle fluid.

• Change front axle fluid (4x4).

• Inspect brake linings.

27,000 miles (43 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

30,000 Miles (48 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Replace engine air cleaner element.

• Replace spark plugs.

• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.

(3.9L and 5.2L)*

• Inspect and adjust drive tension on drive belt

(2.5L).

33,000 Miles (53,000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

36,000 Miles (58 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

Replace filter and adjust bands (3.9L and 5.2L).‡

• Change rear axle fluid.

• Inspect brake linings.

39,000 Miles (62 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

42,000 Miles (67 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect front wheel bearings.

45,000 Miles (72 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace

as necessary.

48,000 Miles (77 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

Replace filter and adjust bands (3.9L and 5.2L).‡

• Change rear axle fluid.

• Inspect brake linings.

51,000 Miles (82 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Flush and replace engine coolant.

54,000 Miles (86 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Drain and refill manual transmission fluid (3.9L

only).

57,000 Miles (91 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

60,000 Miles (96 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Replace engine air cleaner element.

• Replace ignition cables.

• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.

(3.9L and 5.9L)*

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• Replace spark plugs.

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

Replace filter and adjust bands (3.9L and 5.2L).‡

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Change rear axle fluid.

• Inspect brake linings.

• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if

required (3.9L and 5.2L).

63,000 Miles (101 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect front wheel bearings.

66,000 Miles (106,000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

69,000 Miles (110 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

72,000 Miles (115 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

Replace filter and adjust bands (3.9L and 5.2L).‡

• Change rear axle fluid.

• Inspect brake linings.

75,000 Miles (120 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace

as necessary.

• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if

required (3.9L and 5.2L).

D

78,000 Miles (125 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

81,000 Miles (130 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been

30,000 miles (48 000 km) since last change.

84,000 Miles (134 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect front wheel bearings.

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

Replace filter and adjust bands (3.9L and 5.2L).‡

• Change rear axle fluid.

• Inspect brake linings.

87,000 Miles (139 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

90,000 Miles (144 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Replace engine air cleaner element.

• Replace spark plugs.

• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.

(3.9L and 5.2L)*

• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if

required (3.9L and 5.2L).

D

• Inspect and adjust tension on drive belt (2.5L).

93,000 Miles (149 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

96,000 Miles (154 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

Replace filter and adjust bands (3.9L and 5.2L).‡

• Change rear axle fluid.

• Inspect brake linings.

99,000 Miles (158 000 km)

• Change engine oil

• Replace engine oil filter.

102,000 Miles (163 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

105,000 Miles (168 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace

as necessary.

• Inspect front wheel bearings.

• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if

required (3.9L and 5.2L).

D

108,000 Miles (173 000 km)

• Change engine oil.

• Replace engine oil filter.

• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if

required.

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