1999 DODGE RAM oil temperature
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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
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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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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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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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Rear Axle Fluid
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Fuel Filter
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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
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Model 248 7.6 Pts. (3.6L)
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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
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
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Transfer Case All ATF+2 Type 7176
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Manual All 75W-90 Synthc. API GL4
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
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Rear Axle All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
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4x4 Front All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
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Power All Mopar Power Steering
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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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Engine Oil 5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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8.0L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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5.9L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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Engine 5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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8.0L: Drained 24 Qts. (22.7L)
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5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
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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
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Brake Fluid All DOT 3
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Engine Oil 5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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8.0L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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5.9L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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Engine 5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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8.0L: Drained 24 Qts. (22.7L)
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9,000 MILE (14,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
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5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
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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
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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 5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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8.0L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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5.9L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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Engine 5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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8.0L: Drained 24 Qts. (22.7L)
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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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5.9L: If mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9,600 Km) Yearly,
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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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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
Transmission
Fluid
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Rear Axle All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Lubricant SAE 80W-90
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2) GL-5 Gear Lube
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4x4 Front All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
Axle SAE 80W-90
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INSPECT
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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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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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Item Condition Specification (1)
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Engine Oil 5.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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8.0L: Drained, W/New Filter 5 Qts. (4.7L)
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5.9L: Drained 4.5 Qts. (4.2L)
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