engine oil DODGE DAKOTA 2009 3.G Owner's Guide

60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil filter.
oRotate tires.
oReplace the engine air cleaner filter.
oReplace the ignition cables (3.7L engine).
oReplace the spark plugs (3.7L engines).
oReplace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L engines). **
oInspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
oChange the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police,
delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot
weather, above 90ÉF (32ÉC).
oChange the automatic transmission fluid & filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
oChange the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 407
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66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or
66 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil filter.
oRotate tires.
oIf using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
oInspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
oInspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if you are using your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
oInspect the CV joints.
oInspect the exhaust system.
oInspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
408 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or
84 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oIf using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter,
replace if necessary.
oInspect the brake linings, replace if
necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 409
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90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil filter.
oRotate tires.
oReplace the engine air cleaner filter.
oReplace the spark plugs (3.7L engines).
oReplace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L engines). **
oInspect and replace PCV valve, if necessary.
oInspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if you are using your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
oInspect the transfer case fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
410 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil filter.
oRotate tires.
oIf using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
oInspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
oInspect the CV joints.
oInspect the exhaust system.
oInspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oReplace the ignition cables (4.7L
engines).
oReplace the side row of spark plugs
(4.7L engines). **
oFlush and replace the engine coolant.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 411
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108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or
108 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oIf using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter,
replace if necessary.
oInspect the brake linings, replace if
necessary.
oInspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if you are using your vehicle for
police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent
trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
412 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil filter.
oRotate tires.
oReplace the engine air cleaner filter.
oReplace the ignition cables (3.7L engine).
oReplace the spark plugs (3.7L engines).
oReplace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L engines). **
oInspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
oInspect the CV joints.
oInspect the exhaust system.
oInspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary.
oChange the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police,
delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot
weather, above 90ÉF (32ÉC).
oChange the automatic transmission fluid & filter.
oChange the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
oReplace the accessory drive belt(s).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 413
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126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or
126 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oInspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if you are using your vehicle for
police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent
trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or
132 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oIf using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter,
replace if necessary.
oInspect the brake linings, replace if
necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or
138 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
414 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil filter.
oRotate tires.
oIf using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
oInspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
oInspect the CV joints.
oInspect the exhaust system.
oInspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if you are using your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
oInspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oReplace the engine air cleaner filter.
oReplace the spark plugs (3.7L engines).
oReplace the top row of spark plugs
(4.7L engines). **
oInspect the transfer case fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 415
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Battery............................... 359
Charging............................ 343
Emergency Starting..................... 343
Gas Caution.......................... 343
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 124
Belts, Seat.............................. 37
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 362
Box, Sound............................ 220
B-Pillar Location........................ 276
Brake Fluid............................ 398
Brake System........................269,371
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................269,270
Fluid Check.......................... 371
Master Cylinder....................... 371
Parking............................. 267
Warning Light.....................170,174
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 246
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 70Bulb Replacement....................... 387
Bulbs, Light............................ 387
Calibration, Compass..................... 140
Camper............................... 157
Capacities, Fluid........................ 396
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 357
Power Steering........................ 266
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 368
Car Washes............................ 377
Carbon Monoxide Warning..............158,302
Cargo Light............................ 126
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 308
Cellular Phone........................82,228
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 391
Certification Label....................... 308
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 332
Charging.............................. 343
INDEX 429
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