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* Once a month, check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
* Once a month, inspect battery and clean and tighten
terminals as required.
* Once a month, check fluid levels of coolant reservoir,
brake master cylinder, power steering & transmission.
Add fluids as required.
* Once a month, check all lights and all other electrical items
for correct operation
* Once a month, drain water from fuel filter.
* Once a month, check Filter Minder.
* Once a month, inspect and clean wiper blades as required.
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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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(1) 8.0L: Change oil filter at every oil change.
5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
replace the oil filter at every oil change.
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
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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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trucks. Use only API approved oil with Starburst Symbol.
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9,000 MILE (14,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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SERVICE
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5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
replace the oil filter at every oil change.
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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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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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(
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5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
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Lubricant GL-5 Gear Lube
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oil with Starburst Symbol.
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a 5% Friction Modifier, such as Mopar Gear Oil Additive
Friction Modifier.
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 1726 Pts. (812.3L)
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 1733 Pts. (815.6L)
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15,000 MILE (24,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE\
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REPLACE
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Engine Oil Filter (
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(
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5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
replace the oil filter at every oil change.
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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Material Condition Specification
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F SAE 10W-30
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Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 5W-30
-20 F (-29 C) Up To 32 F (0 C)
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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. Use only API approved
oil with Starburst Symbol.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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