DODGE RAM 1999 Service Repair Manual
Manufacturer: DODGE, Model Year: 1999, Model line: RAM, Model: DODGE RAM 1999Pages: 1691, PDF Size: 40.34 MB
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60,000 MILE (96,000 KM)/60 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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Clean Fuel Strainer
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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66,000 MILE (106,000 KM)/66 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
66,000 MILE (106,000 KM)/66 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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INSPECT
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Exhaust System
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SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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REPLACE
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
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-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Lubricant
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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72,000 MILE (115,000 KM)/72 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
72,000 MILE (115,000 KM)/72 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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INSPECT
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Exhaust System
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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Front Wheel Bearings (4x2)
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Water Pump Weep Hole For Blockage
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Damper
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Drive Belts
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Rotate Tires
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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Automatic Transmission Bands
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Adjust Valve Lash Clearance
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Clean Fuel Strainer
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REPLACE
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter
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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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Transfer Case Fluid
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Fuel Filter
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
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Fluid
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Transfer Case All ATF+2 Type 7176
Fluid Or DEXRON III ATF
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
Grease -Purporse EP Grease
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Engine Oil Capacity, Upper Safe Mark 10 Qts. (9.5L)
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Capacity, Lower Safe Mark 8 Qts. (7.5L)
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Transfer Case NV241 HD 6.5 Pts. (3.5L)
Fluid
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78,000 MILE (125,000 KM)/78 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
78,000 MILE (125,000 KM)/78 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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VERIFY
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Last Major Service Was Performed.
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INSPECT
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SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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REPLACE
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
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SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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84,000 MILE (134,000 KM)/84 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
84,000 MILE (134,000 KM)/84 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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Last Major Service Was Performed.
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INSPECT
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SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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REPLACE
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-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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90,000 MILE (144,000 KM)/90 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
90,000 MILE (144,000 KM)/90 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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96,000 MILE (154,000 KM)/96 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
96,000 MILE (154,000 KM)/96 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
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Engine Drained 26 Qts. (24.5L)
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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