check engine DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2007 3.G Service Manual

Miles 123,000 126,000 129,000 132,000 135,000 138,000
(Kilometers) (198 000) (203 000) (208 000) (212 000) (217 000) (222 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at inter-
val 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 cor-
rect stowage.XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.XXX
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).X
SCHEDULE “B” 531
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Miles 141,000 144,000 147,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (227 000) (232 000) (237 000) (241 000)
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
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Change front and rear axle fluid (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
532 SCHEDULE “B”
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Schedule “A”
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (39 000) (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 spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models
only.X X XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
534 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (58 000) (68 000) (77 000) (87 000) (97 00) (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 spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXXXXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).XXXXXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.XXXXXX
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 neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. **X
SCHEDULE “A” 535
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000
(Kilometers) (116 000) (126 000) (135 000) (145 000) (154 000)
[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 stow-
age.X X XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models
only.X X XXX
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
536 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (164 000) (174 000) (183 000) (193 000)
[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 if not replaced at 102,00
miles (164 000 km/h).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 engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary. **X
SCHEDULE “A” 537
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Miles 126,000 132,000 138,000 144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (203 000) (212 000) (222 000) (232 000) (241 000)
[Months] [126] [132] [138] [144] [150]
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 XXX
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4).X X XXX
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at
120,000 miles (193 000 km).X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.X X XXX
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re-
quired (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).****X
538 SCHEDULE “A”
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Adding Fuel........................... 384
Adjustable Pedals....................... 174
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 459,484
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 463
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............463,464
Air Conditioning System................286,463
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 289
Air Pressure, Tires....................367,375
Airbag..........................47,54,86,92
Airbag Light......................57,219,228
Airbag On/Off Switch...................54,92
Airbag, Side............................ 95
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,230
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 374
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 279
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........470,471,512
Disposal............................ 472Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............341,344
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............232,342
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System.....................18,230
Appearance Care........................ 487
Ashtray............................... 198
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 122
Automatic Transaxle...................... 12
Interlock System........................ 15
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 481
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 482
Fluid Level Check...................... 480
Fluid Type........................480,515
Shift Indicator........................ 230
Shifting............................. 307
Special Additives...................... 482
Axle Fluid..........................477,515
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 477
550 INDEX

Ball Joints............................. 464
Battery............................... 461
Emergency Starting..................... 438
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 166
Bearings.............................. 482
Belts, Drive............................ 458
Belts, Seat............................34,73
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 466
B-Pillar Location........................ 362
Brake Assist System...................... 346
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 344
Brake Fluid.........................476,515
Brake System........................340,475
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................341,344
Disc Brakes.......................... 475
Fluid Check.......................... 476
Hoses.............................. 475
Master Cylinder....................... 476
Parking............................. 338Warning Light........................ 232
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 112
Bulb Replacement....................... 499
Bulbs, Light............................ 498
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 507
Calibration, Compass..................... 184
Camper............................... 215
Capacities, Fluid........................ 512
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 456
Power Steering........................ 464
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 471
Car Washes............................ 488
Carbon Monoxide Warning...........217,218,383
Cargo Light............................ 168
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 281
Catalytic Converter...................... 459
CD (Compact Disc) Player............238,246,260
INDEX 551
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Cellular Phone.......................... 126
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 506
Center Lap Belts.......................43,83
Center Seat Storage Compartment.........203,204
Certification Label....................... 389
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 359
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 231
Child Restraint...................60,61,99,100
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.......64,68,103,107
Child Seat......................61,67,100,106
Cigar Lighter........................... 198
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 489
Climate Control......................... 283
Clock.....................236,240,248,262,275
Clutch............................... 477
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 477
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 282
Compact Spare Tire...................... 370Compass...........................183,184
Compass Calibration..................... 184
Compass Variance....................... 185
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 180
Console, Overhead....................... 179
Contract, Service........................ 544
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 471
Cooling System......................... 469
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 471
Coolant Capacity...................... 512
Coolant Level......................469,472
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 472
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 470
Inspection........................... 472
Points to Remember.................... 473
Pressure Cap......................... 471
Radiator Cap......................... 471
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......470,512,514
Temperature Gauge..................... 229
552 INDEX