engine DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2005 3.G Owners Manual

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 at interval
shown or 3 months, whichever comes first.XXX X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4).X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.XX
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at
60 months.X
Flush and replace Power Steering Fluid. X
Inspect brake linings. X
SCHEDULE “B” 419
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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 at in-
terval shown or 3 months, whichever comes
first.X X XXXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4).X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X X
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
Change 6-spd manual transmission fluid
2500/3500 models only.X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.XX
420 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)
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).XX
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump and spin-on cooler
return filter (if equipped)*.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months if not replaced at 102,000 miles (192
000 km).X
*
This applies only if the vehicle is used for frequent trailer
towing, snowplowing, fleet vehicle or commercial service.
** 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 “B” 421
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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
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.X X XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
422 SCHEDULE “A”
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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 X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
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, 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
Replace ignition cables.X
SCHEDULE “A” 423
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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
Rotate tires. 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
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 (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).X
424 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 transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60
months.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if not
replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km).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).XX
Replace ignition cables.X
SCHEDULE “A” 425
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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]
Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Replace if 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.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
426 SCHEDULE “A”
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 433
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Adding Fuel........................285,321
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 358,382
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 362
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............362,363
Air Conditioning System................ 211,362
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 215
Air Pressure, Tires....................269,277
Airbag..............................45,51
Airbag Light.........................71,166
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 51
Airbag, Side............................ 54
Alarm..............................29,169
Alignment and Balance................... 277
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............370,403
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 256
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............170,258
Anti-Theft System.....................29,169
Appearance Care........................ 385Ashtray............................... 148
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 378
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 379
Fluid Level Check...................... 377
Fluid Type........................379,406
Shift Indicator........................ 169
Shifting............................. 232
Special Additives...................... 379
Axle Fluid.......................298,374,406
Axle Lubrication.....................298,374
Ball Joints............................. 364
Battery............................... 361
Emergency Starting..................... 337
Bearings.............................. 380
Belts, Drive............................ 357
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 366
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