check engine DODGE DURANGO 2004 2.G Owner's Guide

CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
342 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (29 000) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid (4X4).X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and
change main sump filter (4.7L/5.7L only).X
SCHEDULE ªBº 345
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Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers ) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid (4X4).X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re-
quired.X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and
change main sump and cooler return filter (if
equipped) (4.7L/5.7L only).X
SCHEDULE ªBº 349
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Schedule ªAº
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
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
SCHEDULE ªAº 353
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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 XXXXX
Rotate tires. X XXXXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, regardless of mileage.X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. *X
Inspect and replace ignition cables if
necessary (5.7L only).X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.X
354 SCHEDULE ªAº
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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
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.³X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change sump and cooler return filter (if
equipped) (4.7L/5.7L only).X
SCHEDULE ªAº 355
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 309
Adding Fuel........................245,270
Air Cleaner, Engine...................... 298
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 302
Air Conditioning........................ 184
Air Conditioning Controls................. 184
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............302,303
Air Conditioning System................179,302
Air Filter.............................. 298
Air Pressure, Tires....................231,239
Airbag.............................38,153
Airbag Light............................ 50
Alarm..............................24,149
Alarm, Panic............................ 21
Alignment and Balance................... 238
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 176
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............308,335
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 218Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 149
Anti-Theft System.....................24,149
Appearance Care........................ 321
Arming Theft System...................... 25
Auto Unlock............................ 16
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............70,74
Automatic Door Locks..................... 15
Automatic Headlights.................... 106
Automatic Temperature Control............. 184
Automatic Transaxle...................... 203
Automatic Transmission.............200,203,315
Adding Fluid......................316,317
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 318
Fluid Level Check...................315,316
Fluid Type........................318,338
Gear Ranges.......................... 203
Special Additives...................... 318
Torque Converter...................... 207
Axle Fluid............................. 338
370 INDEX

Exhaust Gas Caution..................62,248
Fails to Start.......................... 201
Flooded, Starting...................... 201
Fuel Requirements..................... 335
Jump Starting......................... 280
Oil ...........................292,335,337
Oil Selection.......................... 335
Oil Synthetic......................... 296
Overheating.......................... 310
Starting............................. 200
Temperature Gauge..................... 146
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 295
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 13
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 267
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 308
Exhaust Gas Caution................62,248,306
Exhaust System.......................62,306
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 37
Exterior Lighting........................ 106Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 298
Engine Fuel.......................... 299
Engine Oil........................297,337
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 296
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 270
Turn Signal.....................108,146,329
Flat Tire Stowage.....................273,279
Flooded Engine Starting................... 201
Floor Console.......................... 137
Fluid, Brake........................... 338
Fluid Capacities......................... 335
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 316
Brake............................... 313
Cooling System....................... 306
Engine Oil........................... 292
Power Steering........................ 303
374 INDEX