DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2004 3.G Owners Manual

Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) (91 000) (96 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.XXX
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid (4X4).X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Replace ignition cables.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.X*
Drain and refill automatic tranmission fluid and
change main sump filter (45RFE/545RFE only).X
SCHEDULE ªBº 391
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Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000
(Kilometers) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.XX
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid (4X4).X
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re-
quired. (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).X
392 SCHEDULE ªBº
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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
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.XXX
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 (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).X³
Drain and refill automatic tranmission fluid and
change main sump and spin-on cooler return filter
(if equipped) [45RFE/545RFE only].X
SCHEDULE ªBº 393
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.XX
Flush and replace engine coolant.X
Flush and replace Power Steering Fluid. X
Inspect brake linings. X
394 SCHEDULE ªBº
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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)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.XXX
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Change rear axle fluid. X X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.XX
Replace spark plugs.X
Replace ignition cables.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.X*
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).X³ X³
SCHEDULE ªBº 395
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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 tranmission fluid
and change main sump filter (45RFE/545RFE
only).X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
396 SCHEDULE ªBº
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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
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.X X XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
SCHEDULE ªAº 397
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Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 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
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.X X XXXX
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*
Replace ignition cables.X
398 SCHEDULE ªAº
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000
(Kilometers) (115000) (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
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.X X XXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Flush and replace Power Steering Fluid. 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 (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).X
Drain and refill automatic tranmission fluid
and change main sump filter and spin-on
cooler return filter (if equipped) [45RFE/
545RFE only].X
SCHEDULE ªAº 399
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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
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 mos. X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X X X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required
(3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).X³X³
Replace ignition cables.X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary X*
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner, but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a
malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.
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