engine DODGE DAKOTA 2005 3.G Owners Manual

Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X X
Change rear axle fluid. X X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.XX
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.XX
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid,
change filter (3.7L).X
360 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump filter and spin-on
cooler return filter if equipped. (4.7L).X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 102,000 miles (163 000 km).X
This applies only if your vehicle is used for police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the
emissions warranty.
SCHEDULE “B” 361
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Schedule “A”
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace as neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
362 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (58 000) (67 000) (77 000) (84 000) (96 000) (106 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163
000 km).X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.X
SCHEDULE “A” 363
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000
(Kilometers) (115 000) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.X
364 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X
Drain and refill tranfer case fluid (4X4). X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60
months.X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 102,000
miles (163 000 km)X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace as necessary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the
emissions warranty.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
SCHEDULE “A” 365
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 373
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Adding Fuel........................247,273
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 303
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 307
Air Conditioning........................ 185
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..........185,188
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............307,308
Air Conditioning System................185,307
Air Filter.............................. 303
Air Pressure, Tires....................234,241
Airbag...........................41,55,158
Airbag Light............................ 54
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 55
Alarm..............................27,154
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alignment and Balance................... 241
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 181
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........313,314,343
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............221,222Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 155
Anti-Theft System.....................27,154
Appearance Care........................ 325
Arming Theft System...................... 27
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 18
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 82
Automatic Door Locks..................... 18
Automatic Transaxle...................... 199
Automatic Transmission.............196,199,320
Adding Fluid......................... 321
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 322
Fluid Level Check...................... 320
Fluid Type........................322,345
Gear Ranges.......................... 199
Special Additives...................... 322
Torque Converter...................... 203
Axle Fluid............................. 345
Axle Lubrication........................ 323
376 INDEX

Ball Joints............................. 309
Battery............................... 306
Charging............................ 283
Emergency Starting..................... 283
Gas Caution.......................... 283
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 115
Belts, Drive............................ 302
Belts, Seat.............................. 32
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 309
B-Pillar Location........................ 229
Brake Fluid............................ 345
Brake System........................221,318
Anti-Lock.........................221,222
Disc Brakes.......................... 318
Fluid Check.......................... 318
Hoses.............................. 319
Master Cylinder....................... 318
Parking............................. 219Warning Light.....................155,157
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 199
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Bulb Replacement....................... 330
Bulbs, Light............................ 330
Calibration, Compass..................... 131
Camper............................... 144
Capacities, Fluid........................ 343
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 301
Power Steering........................ 308
Car Washes............................ 325
Carbon Monoxide Warning..............145,250
Cargo Light............................ 118
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 252
Catalytic Converter....................251,304
CD Player..........................161,166
Cellular Phone........................84,184
INDEX 377
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Customer Assistance..................... 368
Data Recorder, Event...................... 57
Daytime Running Lights................... 117
Dealer Service.......................... 297
Defroster, Rear Window................... 191
Defroster, Windshield...................74,186
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 120
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 294
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 218
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 153
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 320
Oil (Engine).......................... 298
Power Steering........................ 308
Disarming, Theft System................... 28
Disc Brakes............................ 318
Disposal
Used Coolant......................... 313Door Ajar Light......................... 156
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Opener, Garage..................... 133
Drive Belts............................ 302
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 309
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 83
Electrical Power Outlets................... 139
Electronic Speed Control................... 123
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 224
Jacking............................. 278
Overheating.......................... 315
Tow Hooks.......................... 286
Towing............................. 287
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 348
Emission Related Components.............. 316
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 303
INDEX 379
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