engine DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2006 3.G Owners Manual

Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000)
[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 spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage. X X XXXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4). X X XXXX
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 (170
000 km). X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. X
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (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
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X 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
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Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X 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 (170 000 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
Inspect and replace ignition cables if necessary. X
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Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[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.
**** This maintenance is not required if the belt was
previously replaced.
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.
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514 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Fuel........................... 360
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ..............436,459
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 440
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............440,441
Air Conditioning System ................277,440
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 280
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 344,352
Airbag .......................... 43,50,80,86
Airbag Light ...................... 53,109,220
Airbag On/Off Switch ................... 50,86
Airbag, Side ............................ 89
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................26,222
Alignment and Balance ................... 351
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 269
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............448,483
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 331
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............224,332 Anti-Theft System
..................... 26,222
Appearance Care ........................ 462
Ashtray ............................... 194
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ......................... 455
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 456
Fluid Level Check ...................... 454
Fluid Type ........................ 456,486
Shift Indicator ........................ 222
Shifting ............................. 299
Special Additives ...................... 456
Axle Fluid .......................... 452,486
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 452
Ball Joints ............................. 441
Battery ............................... 439
Emergency Starting ..................... 416
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 163
Bearings .............................. 457
518 INDEX

Belts, Drive............................ 435
Belts, Seat ............................ 31,68
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 443
B-Pillar Location ........................ 339
Brake Fluid ............................ 486
Brake System ........................ 330,450
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 331
Disc Brakes .......................... 450
Hoses .............................. 451
Master Cylinder ....................... 450
Parking ............................. 328
Warning Light ........................ 224
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ....... 106
Bulb Replacement ....................... 470
Bulbs, Light ............................ 470
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 477
Calibration, Compass ..................... 180
Camper ............................... 209 Capacities, Fluid
........................ 483
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... 434
Power Steering ........................ 441
Car Washes ............................ 462
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...........108,211,360
Cargo Light ............................ 165
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 272
Catalytic Converter .................... 365,437
CD (Compact Disc) Player ............228,236,250
Cellular Phone .......................... 121
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 476
Center Lap Belts ....................... 40,77
Center Seat Storage Compartment .........199,200
Certification Label ....................... 367
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 336
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 223
Child Restraint ...................... 56,93,94
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Power Steering........................ 441
Disc Brakes ............................ 450
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 449
Door Ajar ............................. 227
Door Locks ............................. 17
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 183
Drive Belts ............................ 435
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 442
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 355,412
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 266
E-85 Fuel ............................. 363
Electric Rear Window Defrost ......... 119,280,283
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 192
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 172
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........312,320
Emergency Brake ........................ 328 Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 419
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 398
Jacking ............................. 405
Jump Starting ......................... 416
Tow Hooks .......................... 420
Towing ............................. 420
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 488
Emission Related Components .............. 439
Engine ............................ 426,427
Air Cleaner .......................... 436
Break-In Recommendations ............... 106
Compartment Identification ............426,427
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 448,485
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 360
Flooded, Starting ...................... 297
Fuel Requirements ..................... 483
Oil ........................... 431,483,485
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 434
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Oil Selection....................... 433,483
Oil Synthetic ......................... 434
Temperature Gauge ..................... 221
Equipment Identification Plate .............. 395
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze ................. 448
Event Data Recorder .................... 54,91
Exhaust Gas Caution .............108,211,360,445
Exhaust System ...................... 108,445
Exterior Lighting ........................ 164
Filters Air Cleaner ........................ 436,459
Engine Fuel .......................... 436
Engine Oil ........................ 435,485
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 435
Flashers Turn Signal .......................... 166
Flat Tire Stowage ..................... 404,415 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range ........................ 365
Engine Oil ........................... 364
Fuel Requirements ..................... 363
Maintenance .......................... 365
Replacement Parts ..................... 365
Starting ............................. 364
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 297
Fluid, Brake ........................... 486
Fluid Capacities ......................... 483
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 454
Power Steering ........................ 441
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 485
Fog Lights ....................... 165,225,482
Fold Flat Load Floor ..................... 204
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 308
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 398
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 419
522 INDEX

Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 166
Lap Belts ............................ 40,77
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..................... 31,68
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....60,97
Life of Tires ............................ 350
Lights ............................. 109,161
Airbag .......................... 53,91,220
Anti-Lock Warning .................. 224,332
Brake Warning ........................ 224
Bulb Replacement ...................... 470
Cap Top Clearance ..................... 477
Cargo .............................. 165
Center Mounted Stop ................... 476
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 223
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 176
Cruise .............................. 227
Daytime Running ...................... 164
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear ............... 479 Fog ..........................
165,225,482
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ............... 312
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 398
Headlights ........................... 164
High Beam ........................ 167,220
High Beam Indicator .................... 220
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 167
Instrument Cluster ..................... 219
Intensity Control ....................... 162
Interior .......................... 162,176
Lights On Reminder .................... 165
Passing ............................. 166
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 220
Service .............................. 470
Side Marker .......................... 481
Transfer Case ......................... 312
Transmission Warning ................... 226
Turn Signal .................. 166,219,470,474
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 219
INDEX 525
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