DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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18,000 MILE (29,000 KM)/18 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
18,000 MILE (29,000 KM)18 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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Brake Hoses
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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Brake Linings
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Drive Belts
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SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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REPLACE
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
Ethylene Glycol
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Lubricant
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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24,000 MILE (38,000 KM)/24 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
24,000 MILE (38,000 KM)/24 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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Last Major Service Was Performed.
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INSPECT
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Exhaust System
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Brake Hoses
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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Front Wheel Bearings (4x2)
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Pump Weep Hole For Blockage
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Fan Hub
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Damper
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SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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Automatic Transmission Bands
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Clean Fuel Strainer
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Adjust Valve Lash Clearance
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REPLACE
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter
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Fuel Filter
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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Coolant Distilled Water &
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
Linkage Lubricant
Lubricant
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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
Transmission
Fluid
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
Grease -Purporse EP Grease
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Item Condition Specification (1)
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
Coolant
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
Transmission
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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30,000 MILE (48,000 KM)/30 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
30,000 MILE (48,000 KM)/30 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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Last Major Service Was Performed.
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INSPECT
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Exhaust System
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Brake Hoses
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
Ethylene Glycol
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Lubricant
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Item Condition Specification (1)
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
Coolant
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36,000 MILE (58,000 KM)/36 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
36,000 MILE (58,000 KM)/36 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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VERIFY
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Last Major Service Was Performed.
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INSPECT
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Exhaust System
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Brake Hoses
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Brake Linings
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Drive Belts
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Water Pump Weep Hole For Blockage
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SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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Clean Fuel Strainer
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REPLACE
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Engine Oil
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Engine Coolant
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Fuel Filter
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Transfer Case Fluid
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Transfer Case All ATF+2 Type 7176
Fluid Or DEXRON III ATF
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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Transfer Case NV241 HD 6.5 Pts. (3.1L)
Fluid
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42,000 MILE (67,000 KM)/42 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
42,000 MILE (67,000 KM)/42 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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VERIFY
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Last Major Service Was Performed.
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INSPECT
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Exhaust System
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Brake Hoses
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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REPLACE
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
Ethylene Glycol
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
Linkage Lubricant
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Lubricant
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Item Condition Specification (1)
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
Coolant
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dipstick (if available) to measure level.
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48,000 MILE (77,000 KM)/48 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
48,000 MILE (77,000 KM)/48 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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VERIFY
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Last Major Service Was Performed.
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INSPECT
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Exhaust System
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Brake Hoses
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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Front Wheel Bearings (4x2)
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Water Pump Weep Hole For Blockage
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Fan Hub
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Damper
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SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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Automatic Transmission Bands
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Adjust Valve Lash Clearance
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Clean Fuel Strainer
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REPLACE
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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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Fuel Filter
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
Ethylene Glycol
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
Linkage Lubricant
Lubricant
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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
Transmission
Fluid
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
Grease -Purporse EP Grease
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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved
oil with Starburst Symbol.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Item Condition Specification (1)
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
Coolant
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
Transmission
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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1) - Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use
dipstick (if available) to measure level.
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54,000 MILE (86,000 KM)/54 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
54,000 MILE (86,000 KM)/54 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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VERIFY
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Last Major Service Was Performed.
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INSPECT
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Exhaust System
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Brake Hoses
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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Brake Linings
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Drive Belts
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SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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REPLACE
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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1) (-12 C) To Over 30 F (-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
Ethylene Glycol
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
Linkage Lubricant
Lubricant
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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved
oil with Starburst Symbol.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Item Condition Specification (1)
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)