1999 DODGE RAM oil filter
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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
3,000 MILE (5,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE\
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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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)
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
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SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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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)
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9,000 MILE (14,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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trucks. Use only API approved oil with Starburst Symbol.
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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)
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12,000 MILE (19,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
12,000 MILE (19,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE\
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Exhaust System
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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Brake Linings
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Rotate Tires
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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Rear Axle Fluid
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Front Axle Fluid (4x4)
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Fuel Filter
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) SAE 10W-30
Without Block Heater:
SAE 5W-30
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
Coolant Distilled Water &
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
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Rear Axle All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Lubricant SAE 80W-90
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4x4 Front All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) 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 for use in all Dodge
trucks. 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)
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18,000 MILE (29,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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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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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) 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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oil with Starburst Symbol.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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Item Condition Specification (1)
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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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21,000 MILE (34,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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INSPECT
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SERVICE
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REPLACE
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 10 F SAE 15W-40
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1) (-12 C) To Over 30 F (-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 10W-30
0 F (-18 C) To Over 30 F(-1 C)
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Ambient Temperature Less Than With Block Heater:
-10 F(-23 C) Up To 0 F (-18 C) 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 for use in all Dodge
trucks. Use only API approved oil with Starburst Symbol.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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