DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual
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39,000 MILE (62,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
39,000 MILE (62,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE\
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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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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
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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 for use in all Dodge
trucks. Use only API approved oil with Starburst Symbol.
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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)
Coolant
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42,000 MILE (67,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
42,000 MILE (67,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY 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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Clean Fuel Strainer
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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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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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Linkage Lubricant
Lubricant
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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred for use in all Dodge
trucks. Use only API approved oil with Starburst Symbol.
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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)
Coolant
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45,000 MILE (72,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
45,000 MILE (72,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY 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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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
Lubricant
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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred for use in all Dodge
trucks. Use only API approved oil with Starburst Symbol.
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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)
Coolant
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48,000 MILE (77,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
48,000 MILE (77,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY 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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Fan Hub
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Damper
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Water Pump Weep Hole For Blockage
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Brake Linings
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Front Wheel Bearings (4x2)
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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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REPLACE
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter
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Engine Coolant
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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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Rear Axle Fluid
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Front Axle Fluid (4x4)
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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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Rear Axle All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Lubricant SAE 80W-90
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2) GL-5 Gear Lube
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4x4 Front All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Axle SAE 80W-90
Lubricant GL-5 Gear Lube
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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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2) - Axles with Limited-Slip Differentials require the use of
a 5% Friction Modifier, such as Mopar Gear Oil Additive
Friction Modifier.
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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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Rear Axle 9-1/4: Drained 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
Fluid
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Model 248 (2WD) 6.3 Pts. (3L)
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Model 248 (4WD) 7.3 Pts. (3.4L)
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Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
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Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Model 286 (2WD) 6.8.Pts. (3.2L)
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Model 286 (4WD) 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)
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Rear Axle Model 248 (2WD) 6.3 Pts. (3L)
Limited Slip
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Differential Model 248 (4WD) 7.3 Pts. (3.4L)
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Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
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Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Model 286 (2WD) 6.8 Pts. (3.2L)
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Model 286 (4WD) 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)
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Front Axle Model 216 6.8 Pts. (3.6L)
Lubricant
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Model 248 7.6 Pts. (3.6L)
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51,000 MILE (82,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
51,000 MILE (82,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY 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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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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SERVICE
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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
Lubricant
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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred for use in all Dodge
trucks. 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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54,000 MILE (86,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
54,000 MILE (86,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY 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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Drive Belts
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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 Oil 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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(
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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1) - Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use
dipstick (if available) to measure level.
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57,000 MILE (91,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
57,000 MILE (91,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY 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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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
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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60,000 MILE (96,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY 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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Water Pump Weep Hole For Brockage
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Brake Linings
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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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REPLACE
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter
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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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Rear Axle Fluid
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Front Axle Fluid (4x4)
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Air Cleaner Filter
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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