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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)
Coolant
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Automatic 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
Transmission
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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Manual NV4500 4 Qts. (3.8L)
Transmission
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Rear Axle DANA 70 Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
Lubricant
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DANA 70 Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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DANA 80 Model 286 (2WD) 6.8.Pts. (3.2L)
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DANA 80 Model 286 (4WD) 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)
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Rear Axle Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
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Differential Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Model 286 (2WD) 6.8 Pts. (3.2L)
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Model 286 (4WD) 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)
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Front Axle Model 248 7.6 Pts. (3.6L)
Lubricant
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Transfer Case NV241 HD 6.5 Pts. (3.1L)
Fluid
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Power Take NV021 4.6 Pts. (2.1L)
Off Adapter
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Power Drained 2.7 Pts. (1.3L)
Steering
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A/C Charge Capacity 32 Oz. (.9Kg)
Refrigerant
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Refrigerant A/C System Capacity 7.75 Oz. (230ML)
Oil
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Fuel Tank Capacity 35 Gal. (132L)
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
* Once a month, check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
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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, Inspect and clean wiper blades as required.
* Twice a year, lubricate the external lock cylinders.
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SC HED ULE D S ER VIC ES - N O RM AL 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
Normal 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 normal vehicle usage ONLY. The
following Severe conditions are NOT taken into account:
* Frequent short driving less than 5 Miles (8 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 the vehicle is operated mainly under any of these
conditions, this Normal service schedule article is inadequate. DO NOT
USE. Instead, use the Severe service schedule: See
SCHEDULED SERVICES - SEVERE SERVICE (GAS) .
7,500 MILE (12,000 KM)/6 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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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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trucks. Use only API approved oil with Starburst Symbol.
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Engine Oil 3.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 4 Qts. (3.8L)
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5.2L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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3.9L: Drained 3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
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5.2L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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5.9L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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Engine 3.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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5.2L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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15,000 MILE (24,000 KM)/12 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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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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Engine Oil 3.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 4 Qts. (3.8L)
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5.2L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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3.9L: Drained 3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
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5.2L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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5.9L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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Engine 3.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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5.2L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Wheel Bearing All Wheel Bearing Grease
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30,000 MILE (48,000 KM)/24 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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Engine All 50/50 Mixture Of
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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37,500 MILE (60,000 KM)/30 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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