engine coolant DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2007 3.G Owner's Guide

Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the termi-
nals as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and transfer case (if
equipped), add as needed.
•Check Filter Minder™. Replace air cleaner filter
element if necessary.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Drain water from the fuel filter. At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the U-Joints ( if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
•Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fittin
452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Schedule “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Frequent short trips where the engine does not achieve
full operating temperature (operating temperature de-
fined as 190° F (66 ° C ) coolant temperature).
•Extensive engine idling (over 10 minutes per hour of
operation) at ambient temperatures less than 32° F (0°
C).
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Frequent trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•Extensive operation at high engine speeds (greater
than 2900 rpm) and loads (greater than 70% throttle).
NOTE: IfANY of these apply to you then change your
coolant every 101,250 miles (162 000 km) or 60 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
 Maintenance Schedules section of this manual.
SCHEDULE “B” 453
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Miles 60,000 63,750 67,500 71,250 75,000
(Kilometers) (96 000) (102 000) (108 000) (114 000) (120 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4). X X XXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if
not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage. XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els. XXX
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X
Replace fuel filter element. X X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Change rear axle fluid. X X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X
SCHEDULE “B” 457
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Miles 97,500 100,000 101,250 105,000 108,750 112,500
(Kilometers) (156 000) (160 000) (162 000) (168 000) (174 000) (180 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at
60 months. X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage. XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models. X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant. X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X
Replace fuel filter element. X
Change rear axle fluid. X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
460 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 116,250 120,000 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000
(Kilometers) (186 000) (192 000) (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
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
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163
000 km). X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models. XXX
Clean engine air filter assembly. X
Adjust valve lash clearance. X
Inspect drive belts, replace as required. X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Replace fuel filter element. X X
SCHEDULE “B” 461
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Miles 45,000 52,500 60,000 67,500 75,000
(Kilometers) (72 000) (84 000) (96 000) (108 000) (120 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models. X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not re-
placed at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). X
Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary. X X
Replace fuel filter element. X X X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Replace fuel filter element. X
464 SCHEDULE “A”
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Miles 82,500 90,000 97,500 100,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (132 000) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000)
[Months] [66] [72] [78] [84]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models. X X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60 mos. X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X
Replace fuel filter element. X X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace filter
and adjust bands (48 RE only). X
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Miles 112,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000
(Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000)
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4). X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage. X X XXXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models. X X XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 100,000 miles (160
000 km). X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Check tranfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Replace fuel filter element. X X X
466 SCHEDULE “A”
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Adding Fuel........................... 320
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 132
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 389,418
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 396
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............396,397
Air Conditioning System ................237,396
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 240
Air Filter .............................. 389
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 305,313
Airbag .............................. 45,51
Airbag Light ......................... 74,180
Airbag On/Off Switch ..................... 51
Airbag, Side ............................ 54
Alarm, Out of Park Sense .................. 273
Alarm, Panic ............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,182
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alignment and Balance ................... 312
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8 Antenna, Satellite Radio
................... 230
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............403,404
Capacities ........................... 445
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............184,294
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ..................... 18,182
Appearance Care ........................ 422
Ashtray ............................... 154
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 83
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Interlock System ........................ 15
Automatic Transmission ................... 413
Adding Fluid ......................... 413
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 414
Fluid Level Check ...................... 413
Fluid Type ........................ 414,447
Shift Indicator ........................ 182
Shifting ............................. 267
Special Additives ...................... 415
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Axle Fluid.......................... 412,447
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 412
Ball Joints ............................. 397
Battery ............................... 394
Blanket .......................... 262,396
Emergency Starting ..................... 367
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 23
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 124
Bearings .............................. 415
Belts, Drive ............................ 389
Belts, Seat .............................. 32
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 399
B-Pillar Location ........................ 300
Brake Fluid ............................ 447
Brake System ........................ 291,409
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 292
Disc Brakes .......................... 409
Fluid Check .......................... 409 Hoses
.............................. 411
Master Cylinder ....................... 409
Parking ............................. 290
Warning Light ........................ 184
Bulb Replacement ....................... 433
Bulbs, Light ............................ 432
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 441
Calibration, Compass ..................... 141
Camper ............................... 170
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 445
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 445
Caps, Filler Power Steering ........................ 397
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 405
Car Washes ............................ 422
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............73,172
Cargo Light ............................ 126
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 232
INDEX 479
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