1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Towing

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FLUID TYPES
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - FUEL REQUIREMENTS -
DIESEL ENGINE.......................1
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE OIL AND
LUBRICANTS...........

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
REAR AXLE   .03 L (1 oz)
9 1/4 2.32 L (4.9 pts.)***
10 1/2 AA 2.25 L (4.75 pts.)
11 1/2 AA 3.62 L (7.65 pts)
*** With Trac-Lok add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Limited Slip
Additive.
*

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ²Trailer towing.
²Snowplowing.
²Heavy Loading.
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85
(ethanol) fuel.N

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Drain and refill transfer c

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
²Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
ma

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual TOWING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING
A vehicle equipped with SAE approved sling-type
towing equipment can be used to tow all vehicles.
When towing a 4WD vehicle using a wheel-lift towing
device, use tow

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual A wooden crossbeam may be required for proper
connection when using the sling-type, front-end tow-
ing method.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: The following safety precautions must be
observed when towing

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual COOLING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COOLING
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - COOLING SYSTEM FLOW
3.7L/4.7L/5.7L ENGINE..................1
DESCRIPTION - COOLING SYSTEM FLOW -
5.9L DIESEL......................
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