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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-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 

Linkage   Lubricant 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 

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105,000 MILE (168,000 KM)/84 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
105,000 MILE (168,000 KM)/84 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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Material  Condition  Specification 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

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Engine Oil  3.9L: Drained, W/New Filter  4 Qts. (3.8L) 


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 5.2L: Drained  4.5 Qts. (4.2L) 


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Engine  3.9L: Drained  20 Qts. (19L) 

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 5.9L: Drained  20 Qts. (19L) 

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112,500 MILE (180,000 KM)/90 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
112,500 MILE (180,000 KM)/90 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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 Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30 

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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 5W-30 

-20F (-29C) Up To 32F (0C) 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

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Automatic  All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Transmission   

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Transfer Case All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Fluid   Or DEXRON III ATF 

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Wheel Bearing All  Wheel Bearing Grease 

Grease   NLGI GC or GC-LB 

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Engine Oil  3.9L: Drained, W/New Filter  4 Qts. (3.8L) 


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 5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter  5 Qts. (4.7L) 


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 3.9L: Drained  3.5 Qts. (3.3L) 


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 5.2L: Drained  4.5 Qts. (4.2L) 


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Engine  3.9L: Drained  20 Qts. (19L) 

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 5.9L: Drained  20 Qts. (19L) 

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Automatic  42RE: Dry Fill  17-22 Pts. (8-10.4L) 

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Fluid  46RE: Dry Fill  1726 Pts. (812.3L) 

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Transfer Case NV231 HD  2.5 Pts. (1.2L) 

Fluid   

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120,000 MILE (204,000 KM)/96 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
120,000 MILE (204,000 KM)/96 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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INSPECT 

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SERVICE 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30 

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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 5W-30 

-20F (-29C) Up To 32F (0C) 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

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 5.2L: Drained  4.5 Qts. (4.2L) 


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Engine  3.9L: Drained  20 Qts. (19L) 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Automatic  All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Transmission   

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Transfer Case All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Fluid   Or DEXRON III ATF 

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Manual  NV-4500 75W-90 Synthc. API GL4 

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Fluid  NV-3500  Mopar Manual 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-

Grease   -Purporse EP Grease 

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Rear Axle &  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

4x4 Frt. Axle  SAE 80W-90 

Lubricant (2)  GL-5 Gear Lube 

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Power  All  Mopar Power Steering 

Steering   Fluid Or Equivalant 

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Clutch  All  Multipurpose Grease 

Linkage   NLGI Grade 2 E.P. 

Lubricant   

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A/C  All  R-134a 

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Refrigerant   SP10 PAG 

Oil   Refrigerant Oil 

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trucks. Use only API approved oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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Modifier. Mopar Gear Oil Additive Friction Modifier 

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Engine Oil  3.9L: Drained, W/New Filter  4 Qts. (3.8L) 


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 3.9L: Drained  3.5 Qts. (3.3L) 


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 5.2L: Drained  4.5 Qts. (4.2L) 


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Engine  3.9L: Drained  20 Qts. (19L) 

Coolant 
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Automatic  42RE: Dry Fill  17-22 Pts. (8-10.4L) 

Transmission 
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Fluid  46RE: Dry Fill  1726 Pts. (812.3L) 

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Manual  NV3500: Drained  4.2 Pts. (2L) 

Transmission 
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Fluid  NV3500: Drained  8 Pts. (3.8L) 

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Rear Axle  9-1/4: Drained  4.8 Pts. (2.3L) 

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SC HED ULE D S ER VIC ES - S EVER E S ER VIC E ( D IE SEL)

1 999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1997-99 MAINTENANCE
Chrysler Maintenance & Service Intervals
Diesel Engines
Severe Service
DODGE; RAM PICKUP Cummins Turbo Diesel: 5.9L VIN [D]
* READ THIS FIRST *
Before preforming maintenance on vehicle, ensure that all
cautions and warnings have been observed to prevent vehicle damage or
personal injury. See CAUTIONS & WARNINGS in MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
article in this section.
Introduction
The frequency of scheduled inspection and maintenance
services in this article are based on Severe Duty vehicle usage ONLY.
Severe Duty vehicle usage is defined as any one of the following
conditions:
* Frequent short driving less than 5 Miles (8 16 Km).
* Frequent driving in dusty conditions.
* Frequent trailer towing.
* Extensive idling.
* More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above 90
F (32C).
If none of these conditions apply, this Severe service
schedule article is excessive. DO NOT USE. Instead, use the Normal
service schedule: See SCHEDULED SERVICES - NORMAL SERVICE (DIESEL) .
3,000 MILE (5,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
3,000 MILE (5,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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REPLACE 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10F SAE 15W-40 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

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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 Rotate Tires 


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 Clean Fuel Strainer 

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  Without Block Heater: 

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Coolant   Distilled Water & 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   

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Engine Oil  Capacity, Upper Safe Mark  10 Qts. (9.5L) 


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Engine  Drained  26 Qts. (24.5L) 

Coolant   

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9,000 MILE (14,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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INSPECT 

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 Exhaust System 


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 Brake Hoses 


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SERVICE 

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 Lubricate Steering Linkage 

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