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MAINTENANCE SERVICE INFORMATION
LIGHT & HEAVY DUTY SERVICE DEFINITIONS
Maintenance service is recommended at different mileage
intervals based on Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). See appropriate\
SERVICE SCHEDULES article.
Light Duty
Vehicles with GVWR of 8500 lbs. or less.
Heavy Duty
Vehicles with GVWR of 8501 lbs. or more.
SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS
Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle
operation. Normal Service and Severe Service schedules are based on
the following primary operating conditions:
Normal Service
* Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily
* NO Severe Service Operating Conditions
Severe Service
NOTE: Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced
is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions:
* Frequent Short Trips Of Less than 5 Miles (8 KM)
* Frequent Driving In Dusty Conditions
* Frequent Trailer Towing
* Frequent Idling
* More Than 50% Of Your Driving Is At Sustained High Speeds
During Hot Weather, Above 90
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SERVICE POINT LOCATIONS
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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 (32 C).
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
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SC HED ULE D S ER VIC ES - N O RM AL S ER VIC E ( G AS)
1 999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1997-99 MAINTENANCE
Chrysler Maintenance & Service Intervals
Gasoline Engines
Normal Service/Light Duty Trucks
DODGE; RAM PICKUP 1500: 3.9L VIN [X]
DODGE; RAM PICKUP 1500/2500: 5.2L VIN [Y]
DODGE; RAM PICKUP 1500/2500: 5.2L VIN [T]
DODGE; RAM PICKUP 1500/2500: 5.9L VIN [Z]
* 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 (32 C).
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 - SEVERE SERVICE (GAS) .
7,500 MILE (12,000 KM)/6 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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SC HED ULE D S ER VIC ES - S EVER E S ER VIC E ( D IE SEL)
1 999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1997-99 MAINTENANCE
Chrysler Maintenance & Service Intervals
Diesel Engines
Severe 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 Severe Duty vehicle usage ONLY.
Severe Duty vehicle usage is defined as any one of the following
conditions:
* Frequent short driving less than 5 Miles (8 16 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 (32 C).
If none of these conditions apply, this Severe service
schedule article is excessive. DO NOT USE. Instead, use the Normal
service schedule: See SCHEDULED SERVICES - NORMAL SERVICE (DIESEL) .
3,000 MILE (5,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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SC HED ULE D S ER VIC ES - S EVER E S ER VIC E ( G AS)
1 999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1997-99 MAINTENANCE
Chrysler Maintenance & Service Intervals
Gasoline Engines
Severe Service/Light Duty Trucks
DODGE; RAM PICKUP 1500: 3.9L VIN [X]
DODGE; RAM PICKUP 1500/2500: 5.2L VIN [Y]
DODGE; RAM PICKUP 1500/2500: 5.2L VIN [T]
DODGE; RAM PICKUP 1500/2500: 5.9L VIN [Z]
* 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 Severe Duty vehicle usage ONLY.
Severe Duty vehicle usage is defined as any one of the following
conditions:
* Frequent short driving less than 5 Miles (8 16 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 (32 C).
If none of these conditions apply, this Severe service
schedule article is excessive. DO NOT USE. Instead, use the Normal
service schedule: See appropriate
SCHEDULED SERVICE - NORMAL SERVICE (GAS) article.
3,000 MILE (5,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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Severe Service (4) ............... ( 2) ................. 60,000
Coolant ............................. ( 5) .................... ( 5)
Drive Belt ........................... 48 ................. 60,000
Engine Oil
Normal Service ..................... 6 .................... 7500
Severe Service .................... ( 2) ................... 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service
2.4L .............................. 6 .................... 7500
All Others ........................ 12 ................. 15,000
Severe Service
2.4L ............................. ( 2) ................... 3000
All Others ....................... ( 2) ................... 6000
PCV Valve ( 4)
Normal Service ..................... 48 ................. 60,000
Severe Service .................... ( 2) ................. 30,000
Spark Plugs
2.4L & 3.0L
Normal Service .................... 24 ................. 30,000
Severe Service ................... ( 2) ................. 30,000
3.3L & 3.8L
Normal Service ................... ( 2) ................ 100,000
Severe Service ................... ( 2) ................. 75,000
Spark Plug Wires
2.4L & 3.0L
Normal Service .................... 48 ................. 60,000
Severe Service ................... ( 2) ................. 60,000
3.3L & 3.8L
Normal Service ................... ( 2) ................ 100,000
Severe Service ................... ( 2) ................. 75,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid, Filter
& Band Adjustment ( 6)
Normal Service ..................... 24 ................. 30,000
Severe Service .................... ( 2) ................. 15,000
Power Transfer Unit Fluid
(AWD - Severe Service) ( 7) ......... ( 2) ................. 15,000
Rear Differential & Overrunning
Clutch Fluid/n
(AWD - Severe Service) ( 7) ........ ( 2) ................. 21,000
( 1) - Different interval may be required for normal and severe
service. Severe service is described as use of ethanol fuel,
frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles, long periods
of engine idling, trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery
service, or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
( 2) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 3) - Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary.
Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during
inspection.
( 4) - Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary. Inspect
every 30,000 miles after first scheduled interval if not
previously replaced at scheduled interval listed.
( 5) - Replace coolant at 45,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs
first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After
first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000
miles thereafter.
( 6) - Band adjustment required on 3-speed automatic transaxle.
( 7) - Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service
conditions.
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Air Filter
Normal Service ......................... 24 ............. 30,000
Severe Service ........................ (2) ......... ( 3) 15,000
Coolant ................................. ( 4) ................ ( 4)
Drive Belt ............................... 48 ............. 60,000
Engine Oil
Normal Service ......................... 6 ................ 7500
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............... 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service ........................ 12 .............. 15,000
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............... 6000
PCV Valve (3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L) ( 5)
Normal Service ........................ 48 .............. 60,000
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 30,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service ........................ 24 .............. 30,000
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service ........................ 48 .............. 60,000
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 60,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid,
Filter & Band Adjustment
Normal Service ........................ 30 .............. 37,500
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 12,000
Manual Transmission Fluid 3.9L
Normal Service ........................ 30 .............. 37,500
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 18,000
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
Normal Service ........................ 30 .............. 37,500
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 36,000
Front Differential Fluid (4WD) ( 6)
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 12,000
Rear Differential Fluid ( 6)
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 12,000
Repack Front Wheel Bearings
Normal Service ........................ 18 .............. 22,500
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 21,000
( 1) - Different interval may be required for normal and severe
service. Severe service is described as long periods of engine
idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles,
trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation,
or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
( 2) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 3) - Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary.
Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during
inspection.
( 4) - Replace coolant at 45,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs
first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After
first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000
miles thereafter.
( 5) - Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary.
( 6) - Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service
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Air Filter
Normal Service .......................... 24 ............ 30,000
Severe Service ......................... (2) ........ ( 3) 15,000
Coolant .................................. ( 4) ............... ( 4)
Engine Oil
Normal Service .......................... 6 ............... 7500
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) .............. 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service .......................... 12 ............ 15,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) .............. 6000
PCV Valve ( 5)
Normal Service .......................... 48 ............ 60,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 30,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service .......................... 24 ............ 30,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service .......................... 48 ............ 60,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 60,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid,
Filter & Band Adjustment
Normal Service .......................... 30 ............ 37,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 12,000
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
Normal Service .......................... 30 ............ 37,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 36,000
Front Differential Fluid (4WD) ( 6)
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 12,000
Rear Differential Fluid ( 6)
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 12,000
Repack Front Wheel Bearings
Normal Service .......................... 18 ............ 22,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 21,000
( 1) - Different interval may be required for normal and severe
service. Severe service is described as long periods of engine
idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles,
trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation,
or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
( 2) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 3) - Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary.
Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during
inspection.
( 4) - Replace coolant at 45,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs
first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After
first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000
miles thereafter.
( 5) - Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary.
( 6) - Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service
conditions.
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Normal Service ......................... 24 ............. 30,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ........ ( 4) 15,000
Coolant .................................. ( 5) ............... ( 5)
Engine Oil
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Normal Service .......................... 6 ............... 7500
Severe Service ......................... (3) .............. 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service .......................... 12 ............ 15,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) .............. 6000
PCV Valve ( 6)
Normal Service .......................... 48 ............ 60,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 30,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service .......................... 24 ............ 30,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service .......................... 48 ............ 60,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 60,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid,
Filter & Band Adjustment
Normal Service .......................... 30 ............ 37,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 12,000
Manual Transmission Fluid ................ ( 7) ............... ( 7)
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
Normal Service .......................... 30 ............ 37,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 36,000
Front Differential Fluid (4WD) ( 8)
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 12,000
Rear Differential Fluid ( 8)
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 12,000
Repack Front Wheel Bearings (2WD)
Normal Service .......................... 18 ............ 22,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 21,000
( 1) - Light-duty vehicles apply to all 1500 models and 2500 except
5.9L diesel or 8.0L engines.
( 2) - Different interval may be required for normal and severe
service. Severe service is described as long periods of engine
idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles,
trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation,
or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
( 3) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 4) - Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary.
Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during
inspection.
( 5) - Replace coolant at 45,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs
first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After
first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000
miles thereafter.
( 6) - Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary.
( 7) - Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 8) - Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service
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Normal Service ...................... 30 ................ 30,000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ........... ( 4) 15,000
Coolant ............................... ( 5) .................. ( 5)
Engine Oil & Filter
Normal Service ....................... 6 .................. 6000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ................. 3000
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Spark Plugs
Normal Service ...................... 30 ................ 30,000
Severe Service ...................... (3) ............... 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service ...................... 60 ................ 60,000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 60,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid,
Filter & Band Adjustment
Normal Service ...................... 24 ................ 24,000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 12,000
Manual Transmission Fluid ............. ( 6) .................. ( 6)
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
Normal Service ...................... 36 ................ 36,000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 36,000
Front Differential Fluid (4WD) ( 7)
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 12,000
Rear Differential Fluid ( 7)
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 12,000
Repack Front Wheel Bearings (2WD)
Normal Service ....................... 18 ............... 18,000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 24,000
( 1) - Medium-duty vehicles apply to 2500 and 3500 Calif. models with
8.0L engine.
( 2) - Different interval may be required for normal and severe
service. Severe service is described as long periods of engine
idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles,
trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation,
or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
( 3) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 4) - Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary.
Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during
inspection.
( 5) - Replace coolant at 36,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs
first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After
first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000
miles thereafter.
( 6) - Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 7) - Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service
conditions.
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Normal Service .................... 24 ................. 24,000
Severe Service ................... ( 3) ............. ( 4) 12,000
8.0L ............................... 12 ................. 12,000
Air Injection Pump Filter
Normal Service ..................... 24 ................. 24,000
Severe Service .................... ( 3) ............. ( 4) 12,000
Coolant ............................. ( 5) .................... ( 5)
EGR Valve (5.9L Only) ( 6)
Normal Service ..................... 60 ................. 60,000
Severe Service .................... ( 3) ................. 60,000
Engine Oil
Normal Service ..................... 6 .................... 6000
Severe Service .................... ( 3) ................... 3000
Engine Oil Filter