Coolant DODGE NITRO 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

Schedule “B”
Follow this schedule if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C)
•Stop and go driving
•Excessive engine idling
•Driving in dusty conditions
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km)
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
•Trailer towing
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service)
•Off-road or desert driving
•If equipped for and operated with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow “Schedule B” of the
“Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace your engine coolant/anti-freeze every 102,000
miles (170 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first,
and follow “Schedule B” of the “Maintenance Schedules”
section of this manual.
SCHEDULE “B” 389
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000)
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze. X
394 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary.X
Replace the spark plugs (4.0L Only).X
Inspect the timing belt, replace if necessary (4.0L
Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid. X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not
required if belt was previously replaced.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if
not done at 60,000 miles (100 000 km).X
SCHEDULE “B” 397
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Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if
not replaced at 102,000 miles (170 000 km).X
SCHEDULE “B” 399
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Miles 138,000 141,000 144,000 147,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid. X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as nec-
essary (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not
required if belt was previously replaced.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if
not done at 120,000 miles (200 000 km).X
SCHEDULE “B” 401
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Miles 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
(Kilometers) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) (130 000)
[Months] [60] [66] [72] [78]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings.X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if
belt was previously replaced.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze. Where both
time and mileage are indicated, follow the interval which oc-
curs first.X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary (3.7L
Only).X
Inspect transfer case fluid, add as necessary. X
SCHEDULE “A” 405
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Miles 84,000 90,000 96,000 102, 000
(Kilometers) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000)
[Months] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec-
essary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Replace the spark plugs (4.0L Only).X
Inspect the timing belt, replace if necessary (4.0L Only). X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (3.7L Only).XX
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced (4.0L Only).XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not
done at 60 months.X
406 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) (210 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if pre-
viously replaced (3.7L Only).XX
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if pre-
viously replaced (4.0L Only).X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary (3.7L
Only).X
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not done at
102,000 miles (170 000 km).X
408 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 132,000 138,000 144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (220 000) (230 000) (240 000) (250 000)
[Months] [132] [138] [144] [150]
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not
done at 120,000 miles (200 000 km).X
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 is not required to maintain
emissions warranty.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............169,265
Adding Fuel........................... 300
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 156
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 350
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 351
Air Conditioning.....................228,232
Air Conditioning Controls................. 232
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 232
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 352
Air Conditioning System.................. 232
AirFilter .............................. 350
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 279
Airbag............................. 47,170
Airbag Deployment....................... 59
Airbag Light.......................... 61,75
Airbag Maintenance....................... 61
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 19,166
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19Alignment and Balance................... 284
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 222
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 382
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............128,265
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 169
Anti-Theft System..................... 19,166
Appearance Care........................ 366
Auto Down Power Windows................ 32
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 82
Automatic Door Locks..................... 30
Automatic Transaxle...................... 247
Automatic Transmission.............249,254,363
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 363
Fluid Level Check...................363,364
FluidType ........................363,384
Gear Ranges.......................... 249
Special Additives...................... 364
Torque Converter...................254,258
420 INDEX