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SCHEDULED SERVICES - NORMAL SERVICE (DIESEL)

1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1997-99 MAINTENANCE
Chrysler Maintenance & Service Intervals
Diesel Engines
Normal Service
DODGE; RAM PICKUP Cummins Turbo Diesel: 5.9L VIN [D]
* READ THIS FIRST *
Before preforming maintenance on vehicle, ensure that all
cautions and warnings have been observed to prevent vehicle damage or
personal injury. See CAUTIONS & WARNINGS in MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
article in this section.
Introduction
The frequency of scheduled inspection and maintenance
services in this article are based on normal vehicle usage ONLY. The
following Severe conditions are NOT taken into account:
* Frequent short driving less than 5 Miles (8 Km).
* Frequent driving in dusty conditions.
* Frequent trailer towing.
* Extensive idling.
* More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above 90
F (32C).
If the vehicle is operated mainly under any of these
conditions, this Normal service schedule article is inadequate. DO NOT
USE. Instead, use the Severe service schedule: See
SCHEDULED SERVICES - NORMAL SERVICE (DIESEL) .
6,000 MILE (10,000 KM)/6 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
6,000 MILE (10,000 KM)/6 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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 Exhaust System 


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 Brake Hoses 


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 Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps 

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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 Filter 

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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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 Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10F SAE 15W-40 

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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 10W-30 

0F (-18C) To Over 30F(-1C) 


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Ambient Temperature Less Than  With Block Heater: 

-10F(-23C) Up To 0F (-18C) SAE 10W-30 

  Without Block Heater: 

  SAE 5W-30 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   

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trucks. Use only API approved oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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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) 

Coolant   

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12,000 MILE (19,000 KM)/12 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
12,000 MILE (19,000 KM)/12 NORMAL SERVICE
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 Exhaust System 


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 Brake Hoses 


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 Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps 


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 Water Pump Weep Hole For Blockage 

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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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REPLACE 

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 Engine Oil 


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 Engine Oil Filter 


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 Fuel Filter 

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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10F SAE 15W-40 

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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 10W-30 

0F (-18C) To Over 30F(-1C) 


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Ambient Temperature Less Than  With Block Heater: 

-10F(-23C) Up To 0F (-18C) SAE 10W-30 

  Without Block Heater: 

  SAE 5W-30 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   

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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved 

oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 

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Engine Oil  Capacity, Upper Safe Mark  10 Qts. (9.5L) 


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Engine  Drained  26 Qts. (24.5L) 

Coolant   

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18,000 MILE (29,000 KM)/18 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
18,000 MILE (29,000 KM)18 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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 Exhaust System 


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  Brake Hoses 


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 Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps 


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 Brake Linings 


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 Drive Belts 

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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 Filter 

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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10F SAE 15W-40 

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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 10W-30 

0F (-18C) To Over 30F(-1C) 


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Ambient Temperature Less Than  With Block Heater: 

-10F(-23C) Up To 0F (-18C) SAE 10W-30 

  Without Block Heater: 

  SAE 5W-30 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   

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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved 

oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 

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Engine Oil  Capacity, Upper Safe Mark  10 Qts. (9.5L) 


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Engine  Drained  26 Qts. (24.5L) 

Coolant   

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dipstick (if available) to measure level. 
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24,000 MILE (38,000 KM)/24 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
24,000 MILE (38,000 KM)/24 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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Last Major Service Was Performed. 

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INSPECT 

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 Exhaust System 


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 Brake Hoses 


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 Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps 


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 Front Wheel Bearings (4x2) 


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 Pump Weep Hole For Blockage 


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 Fan Hub 


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 Damper 

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SERVICE 

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 Rotate Tires 


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 Lubricate Steering Linkage 


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 Automatic Transmission Bands 


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 Clean Fuel Strainer 


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 Adjust Valve Lash Clearance 

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REPLACE 

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 Engine Oil 


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 Engine Oil Filter 


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 Fuel Filter 


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 Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter 

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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10F SAE 15W-40 

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1)  (-12C) To Over 30F (-1C)  


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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 10W-30 

0F (-18C) To Over 30F(-1C) 


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Ambient Temperature Less Than  With Block Heater: 

-10F(-23C) Up To 0F (-18C) SAE 10W-30 

  Without Block Heater: 

  SAE 5W-30 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

 Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   

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Automatic  All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Transmission   

Fluid   

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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-

Grease   -Purporse EP Grease 

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(
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oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 

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Item  Condition  Specification (1) 

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Engine Oil  Capacity, Upper Safe Mark  10 Qts. (9.5L) 


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Engine  Drained  26 Qts. (24.5L) 

Coolant   

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Automatic  46RE: Dry Fill  17 Qts. (16L) 

Transmission 
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Fluid  47RE: Dry Fill  17 Qts. (16L) 

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dipstick (if available) to measure level. 
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30,000 MILE (48,000 KM)/30 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
30,000 MILE (48,000 KM)/30 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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Last Major Service Was Performed. 

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INSPECT 

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 Exhaust System 


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 Brake Hoses 


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 Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps 

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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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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10F SAE 15W-40 

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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 10W-30 

0F (-18C) To Over 30F(-1C) 


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Ambient Temperature Less Than  With Block Heater: 

-10F(-23C) Up To 0F (-18C) SAE 10W-30 

  Without Block Heater: 

  SAE 5W-30 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   

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(
1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved 

oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 

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Item  Condition  Specification (1) 

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Engine Oil  Capacity, Upper Safe Mark  10 Qts. (9.5L) 


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Engine  Drained  26 Qts. (24.5L) 

Coolant   

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(
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dipstick (if available) to measure level. 
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36,000 MILE (58,000 KM)/36 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
36,000 MILE (58,000 KM)/36 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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Last Major Service Was Performed. 

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INSPECT 

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 Exhaust System 


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 Brake Hoses 


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 Brake Linings 


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 Drive Belts 


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 Water Pump Weep Hole For Blockage 

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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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REPLACE 

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 Engine Oil 


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 Engine Oil Filter 


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 Engine Coolant 


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 Fuel Filter 


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 Transfer Case Fluid 

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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10F SAE 15W-40 

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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 10W-30 

0F (-18C) To Over 30F(-1C) 


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Ambient Temperature Less Than  With Block Heater: 

-10F(-23C) Up To 0F (-18C) SAE 10W-30 

  Without Block Heater: 

  SAE 5W-30 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

Lubricant   

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Transfer Case All  ATF+2 Type 7176 

Fluid   Or DEXRON III ATF 

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(
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oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 

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Item  Condition  Specification (1) 

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Engine Oil  Capacity, Upper Safe Mark  10 Qts. (9.5L) 


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Engine  Drained  26 Qts. (24.5L) 

Coolant   

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Transfer Case NV241 HD  6.5 Pts. (3.1L) 

Fluid   

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(
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dipstick (if available) to measure level. 
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42,000 MILE (67,000 KM)/42 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
42,000 MILE (67,000 KM)/42 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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 Exhaust System 


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 Brake Hoses 


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 Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps 

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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 Filter 

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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS 

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Material  Condition  Specification 

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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10F SAE 15W-40 

(
1)  (-12C) To Over 30F (-1C)  


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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 10W-30 

0F (-18C) To Over 30F(-1C) 


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Ambient Temperature Less Than  With Block Heater: 

-10F(-23C) Up To 0F (-18C) SAE 10W-30 

  Without Block Heater: 

  SAE 5W-30 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

  Ethylene Glycol 

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Brake Fluid  All  DOT 3 

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Steering  All  Mopar Multi-Mileage 

Linkage   Lubricant 

 Lubricant   

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1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved 

oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 

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Item  Condition  Specification (1) 

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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) 

Coolant   

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1) - Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use 

dipstick (if available) to measure level. 
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48,000 MILE (77,000 KM)/48 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
48,000 MILE (77,000 KM)/48 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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 Exhaust System 


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 Brake Hoses 


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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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 Fan Hub 


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 Damper 

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SERVICE 

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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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