oil change DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2009 4.G Owner's Manual

96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if necessary.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
❏ Inspect the CV Joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
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102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500
(4x4) models only).
❏ Flush and replace the power steering
fluid.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.Odometer Reading DateRepair Order #Dealer CodeSignature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 493
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108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
❏ Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500
(4x4) models only).Odometer Reading DateRepair Order #Dealer CodeSignature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if necessary.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) only).
❏ Inspect the CV Joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter(s).
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid, change fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, delivery
service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above
90°F (32°C.
❏ Replace accessory drive belt(s).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 495
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126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or
126 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500
(4x4) models only).
❏ Inspect the front & rear axle fluid.
Change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.Odometer Reading DateRepair Order #Dealer CodeSignature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or
132 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter,
replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if
necessary.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500
(4x4) models only).Odometer Reading DateRepair Order #Dealer CodeSignature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or
138 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500
(4x4) models only).Odometer Reading DateRepair Order #Dealer CodeSignature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if necessary.
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
❏ Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the CV Joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
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150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine).
❏ Lube front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500
(4x4) models only).
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.Odometer Reading DateRepair Order #Dealer CodeSignature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 497
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Oil Change Indicator..................... 193
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 193
Oil, Engine ......................... 431,479
Capacity ............................ 478
Change Interval ....................... 432
Dipstick ............................. 431
Disposal ............................ 433
Filter ............................ 433,479
Filter Disposal ........................ 433
Identification Logo ..................... 432
Materials Added to ..................... 433
Pressure Gauge ....................... 190
Recommendation ................... 432,478
Synthetic ............................ 433
Viscosity ......................... 432,478
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............428,429
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 153
Operating Precautions .................... 428
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4Outside Rearview Mirrors
.................. 83
Overdrive ............................. 257
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 257
Overhead Console .................... 145,146
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 146
Overheating, Engine ...................... 191
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,505
Parking Brake .......................... 329
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch ............. 54
Passing Light ........................... 137
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 141
Pets .................................. 73
Pets, Transporting ........................ 73
Phone, Cellular .......................... 86
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 86
Pickup Box ............................ 176
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 350520 INDEX

Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 231
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 430
Replacement Tires ....................... 359
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 504
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 193
Restraint, Head ......................... 123
Restraints, Child ....................... 60,67
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 34
Rotation, Tires .......................... 363
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 504
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire ................... 346
Safety Tips ............................. 74
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 230 Satellite Radio (uconnect
studios)......... 224,227
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 483
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 457
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 45
Seat Belts .......................... 34,35,75
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 42
And Pregnant Women ................... 46
Child Restraint ....................... 60,72
Extender ............................. 46
Front Seat ............................ 35
Inspection ............................ 75
Pretensioners .......................... 44
Seats .............................. 1 19,120
Adjustment .......................... 119
Child ............................... 72
Folding Floor ......................... 174
Heated ............................. 129
Lumbar Support ....................... 123
Power .............................. 124522 INDEX