check engine DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2007 3.G Owner's Guide

should be performed anytime a malfunction is observed
or suspected. Proper maintenance of the entire vehicle
will help the effectiveness of the noise control systems.
Air Cleaner Assembly
Inspect air cleaner housing for proper assembly and fit.
Make certain that the air cleaner is properly positioned
and the cover is tight. Check all hoses leading to the
cleaner for tightness. The gasket between the air cleaner
housing and throttle body must be intact and in good
condition. The engine air cleaner filter must also be clean
and serviced according to the instructions outlined in the
appropriate maintenance schedule.
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing
thereof: (1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any
person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or
replacement, of any device or element of design incorpo-
rated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate
purchaser or while it is in use, or (2) the use of the vehicle
after such device or element of design has been removed
or rendered inoperative by any person.
Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are
the acts listed below.
AIR CLEANER
•Removal of the air cleaner.
•Inverting the air cleaner lid.
•Removal of the air ducting.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
•Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system
components including the muffler or tailpipe.
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check 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.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required. When refilling the washer fluid reservoir,
take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel
and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help blade
performance.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master
cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Lubricate Drivetrain/Steering/Suspension Grease Fit-
tings (if equipped)
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints/U— joints (if equipped) and
front suspension components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).
520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown
or 3 months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stow-
age.XX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models
only.XX
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.X
522 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (29 000) (34 000) (39 000) (43 000) (48 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown
or 3 months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stow-
age.XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models
only.XXX
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. **X
SCHEDULE “B” 523
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Miles 33,000 36,000 39,000 42,000 45,000
(Kilometers) (53 000) (58 000) (63 000) (68 000) (72 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown
or 3 months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stow-
age.XX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models
only.XX
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.X
524 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (87 000) (92 000) (97 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown
or 3 months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant.X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X
Change 6-spd manual transmission fluid 2500/3500 mod-
els only.X
Inspect automatic transmission fluid, add if necessary. 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
SCHEDULE “B” 525
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Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000
(Kilometers) (101 000) (106 000) (111 000) (116 000) (121 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown
or 3 months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stow-
age.XX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models
only.XX
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.X
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.
(3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change
main sump filter*.X
526 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (126 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown
or 3 months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X X
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Inspect brake linings. 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
Inspect Transfer Case Fluid, add if necessary. X
SCHEDULE “B” 527
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (150 000) (154 000) (159 000) (164 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown
or 3 months, whichever comes first.XXXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60
months.X
Inspect brake linings. X
528 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (169 000) (174 000) (179 000) (183 000) (188 000) (193 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval
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
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.XXX
Change front and rear 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 nec-
essary.XX
Replace spark plugs.X
SCHEDULE “B” 529
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