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SCHEDULED SERVICES - NORMAL SERVICE (DIESEL)
1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1997-99 MAINTENANCE
Chrysler Maintenance & Service Intervals
Diesel Engines
Normal 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 normal vehicle usage ONLY. The
following Severe conditions are NOT taken into account:
* Frequent short driving less than 5 Miles (8 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 (32 C).
If the vehicle is operated mainly under any of these
conditions, this Normal service schedule article is inadequate. DO NOT
USE. Instead, use the Severe service schedule: See
SCHEDULED SERVICES - NORMAL SERVICE (DIESEL) .
6,000 MILE (10,000 KM)/6 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
6,000 MILE (10,000 KM)/6 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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-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 &
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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12,000 MILE (19,000 KM)/12 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
12,000 MILE (19,000 KM)/12 NORMAL SERVICE\
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-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
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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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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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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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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
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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
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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
Transmission
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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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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SERVICE
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Engine Oil
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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
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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 Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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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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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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Transfer Case All ATF+2 Type 7176
Fluid Or DEXRON III ATF
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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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Last Major Service Was Performed.
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INSPECT
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SERVICE
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REPLACE
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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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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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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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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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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter
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