1999 DODGE RAM change wheel

  Front Axle Fluid (4x4) 


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 Engine Air Cleaner & Air Pump Filters 

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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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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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1)  (-18C) To Over 100F (38C)  


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Ambient Temperature Less Than  SAE 5W-30 

-20F (-29C) Up To 32F (0C) 

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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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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-

Grease   -Purporse EP Grease 

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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 

(
2)   GL-5 Gear Lube 

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4x4 Front  All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant 

Axle   SAE 80W-90 

Lubricant   GL-5 Gear Lube 

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(
1) - SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred. Use only API approved 

oil with Starburst Symbol. 

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2) - Axles with Limited-Slip Differentials require the use of 

a 5% Friction Modifier, such as Mopar Gear Oil Additive 

Friction Modifier. 

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FLUID CAPACITIES 

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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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Engine  5.9L: Drained  20 Qts. (19L) 

Coolant 
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 8.0L: Drained  24 Qts. (22.7L) 

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Drain & Refill .............................. (3) 1.5 Qts. (1.4L)
Dry Refill ....................... ( 4) 10.0-11.5 Qts. (9.5-10.8L)
Manual Transmission ( 5)
AX 15 (SAE 75W-90/API GL-5) 2.5L & 3.9L .......... 3.3 Qts. (3.1L\
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NV 3500 (Mopar M/T Lube, P/N 4761526) 5.2L ....... 2.1 Qts. (2.0L\
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Front Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) ........... 3.0 Pts. (1.4L\
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Rear Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) ( 6)
8 1/4" Ring Gear ( 7) ............................. 4.4 Pts. (2.1L)
9 1/4" Ring Gear ( 7) ............................. 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
Power Steering Fluid ( 8)
2WD ............................................... 1.7 Pts. (.8L)\
4WD .............................................. 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)\
Transfer Case (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176) ........... 2.5 Pts. (1.2L\
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( 1) - Approximate quantity listed.
( 2) - Use an API energy conserving engine oil that is certified for
gasoline engines.
( 3) - Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transmission
through all gears and back to Neutral. Add additional fluid to
bring fluid level to the MIN mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid
level with transmission at normal operating temperature. Adjust
fluid level to MAX mark on dipstick. Approximate drain and
refill capacity is 4.0 qts. (3.8L).
( 4) - Quantity may vary by type of oil cooler and oil cooler lines.
( 5) - Verify type of transmission used before servicing. The AX 15
uses a flywheel housing bolted to the front of the transmission.
The NV 3500 uses a flywheel housing which is an integral part of
the transmission housing.
( 6) - Models with Trac-Lok limited slip differential must have 5 ozs.
(.15L) of Mopar Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is\
changed.
( 7) - Rear differential may be identified by number of bolts on rear
cover. The 8 1/4" ring gear has 10 bolts on rear cover and 9
1/4" ring gear has 12 bolts on rear cover.
( 8) - Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic
transmission fluid.









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FLUID CAPACITIES (DURANGO)








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Application ( 1) Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) ( 2)
3.9L ............................................. 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)\
5.2L & 5.9L ...................................... 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)\
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
3.9L ........................................... 14.0 Qts. (13.2L)\
5.2L & 5.9L .................................... 14.3 Qts. (13.5L)\
Automatic Transmission
(Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176)
Drain & Refill .............................. ( 3) 1.5 Qts. (1.4L)
Dry Refill ....................... ( 4) 10.0-11.5 Qts. (9.5-10.8L)
Front Differential
(SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) ............................. 3.0 Pts. (1.4L\
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Rear Differential
(SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) ( 5)
8 1/4" Ring Gear ( 6) ............................ 4.4 Pts. (2.1L)
9 1/4" Ring Gear ( 6) ............................ 4.8 Pts. (2.3L)
Power Steering Fluid ( 7) ........................... 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
Transfer Case (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176) ( 8)
NV 231 & NV 231HD ................................ 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)\
NV 242 ........................................... 3.0 Pts. (1.4L)\

(SAE 90W/API GL-5 - 2500) (8) ................... 6.3 Pts. (3.0L)
Dana 70 (Model 267)
(SAE 90W/API GL-5 - 2500) ( 9) ................... 7.0 Pts. (3.3L)
Dana 80 (Model 286)
(SAE 85W-90/API GL-5) ( 10)
2WD 3500 ...................................... 6.8 Pts. (3.2L)\
4WD 3500 ..................................... 10.1 Pts. (4.8L)\
Power Steering Fluid ( 11) .......................... 2.7 Pts. (1.3L)
Power Take-Off (PTO) Adapter
(Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176)
2500 & 3500 Models 2WD With A/T .................. 4.6 Pts. (2.2L)\
Transfer Case (Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176) ( 12)
NV 231HD ......................................... 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)\
NV 241 ........................................... 5.0 Pts. (2.4L)\
NV 241HD ......................................... 6.5 Pts. (3.1L)\
NV 241HD With Power Take-Off (PTO) ............... 9.0 Pts. (4.3L\
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( 1) - Approximate quantity listed.
( 2) - On gasoline engines, use an API energy conserving engine oil
that is certified for gasoline engines. On diesel engines, use
engine oil with API CF-4/SH or CG-4/SH rating for diesel
engines.
( 3) - Add this amount of fluid. Start engine and shift transmission
through all gears and back to Neutral. Add additional fluid to
bring fluid level to the MIN mark on dipstick. Recheck fluid
level with transmission at normal operating temperature. Adjust
fluid level to MAX mark on dipstick. Approximate drain and
refill capacity is 4.0 qts. (3.8L).
( 4) - Quantity may vary by type of oil cooler and oil cooler lines.
( 5) - Verify type of transmission used before servicing. The NV 3500
uses a flywheel housing which is an integral part of the
transmission housing. The NV 4500 uses a flywheel housing which
is bolted to the front of the transmission and transmission
contains a Power Take-Off (PTO) cover on passenger's side of
transmission.
( 6) - Heavy-duty transmission is used with 5.9L diesel and 8.0L.
( 7) - Models with Trac-Lok limited slip differential must have 5 ozs.
(.15L) of Mopar Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is\
changed.
( 8) - Models with Trac-Lok limited slip differential must have 6 ozs.
(.18L) of Mopar Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is\
changed.
( 9) - Models with Power-Lok limited slip differential must have 8 ozs.
(.24L) of Mopar Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is\
changed.
( 10 ) - Models with Trac-Lok limited slip differential must have Mopar
Trac-Lok Friction Modifier added if lubricant is changed. Add
7 ozs. (.24L) of modifier on 2WD models or 10 ozs. (.30L) on
4WD models.
( 11 ) - Use only Mopar power steering fluid. DO NOT use automatic
transmission fluid.
( 12 ) - Transfer case may be identified by model number stamped on
identification tag on rear of transfer case, just above filler
plug.









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Application ( 1) Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) ( 2)
3.9L ............................................. 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)\
5.2L & 5.9L ...................................... 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)\

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Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service ......................... 24 ............. 30,000
Severe Service ........................ (2) ......... ( 3) 15,000
Coolant ................................. ( 4) ................ ( 4)
Drive Belt ............................... 48 ............. 60,000
Engine Oil
Normal Service ......................... 6 ................ 7500
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............... 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service ........................ 12 .............. 15,000
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............... 6000
PCV Valve (3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L) ( 5)
Normal Service ........................ 48 .............. 60,000
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 30,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service ........................ 24 .............. 30,000
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service ........................ 48 .............. 60,000
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 60,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid,
Filter & Band Adjustment
Normal Service ........................ 30 .............. 37,500
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 12,000
Manual Transmission Fluid 3.9L
Normal Service ........................ 30 .............. 37,500
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 18,000
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
Normal Service ........................ 30 .............. 37,500
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 36,000
Front Differential Fluid (4WD) ( 6)
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 12,000
Rear Differential Fluid ( 6)
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 12,000
Repack Front Wheel Bearings
Normal Service ........................ 18 .............. 22,500
Severe Service ........................ ( 2) ............. 21,000
( 1) - Different interval may be required for normal and severe
service. Severe service is described as long periods of engine
idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles,
trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation,
or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
( 2) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 3) - Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary.
Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during
inspection.
( 4) - Replace coolant at 45,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs
first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After
first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000
miles thereafter.
( 5) - Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary.
( 6) - Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service
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Component Months Miles

Air Filter
Normal Service .......................... 24 ............ 30,000
Severe Service ......................... (2) ........ ( 3) 15,000
Coolant .................................. ( 4) ............... ( 4)
Engine Oil
Normal Service .......................... 6 ............... 7500
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) .............. 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service .......................... 12 ............ 15,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) .............. 6000
PCV Valve ( 5)
Normal Service .......................... 48 ............ 60,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 30,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service .......................... 24 ............ 30,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service .......................... 48 ............ 60,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 60,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid,
Filter & Band Adjustment
Normal Service .......................... 30 ............ 37,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 12,000
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
Normal Service .......................... 30 ............ 37,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 36,000
Front Differential Fluid (4WD) ( 6)
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 12,000
Rear Differential Fluid ( 6)
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 12,000
Repack Front Wheel Bearings
Normal Service .......................... 18 ............ 22,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 2) ............ 21,000
( 1) - Different interval may be required for normal and severe
service. Severe service is described as long periods of engine
idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles,
trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation,
or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
( 2) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 3) - Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary.
Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during
inspection.
( 4) - Replace coolant at 45,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs
first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After
first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000
miles thereafter.
( 5) - Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary.
( 6) - Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service
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Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service ......................... 24 ............. 30,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ........ ( 4) 15,000
Coolant .................................. ( 5) ............... ( 5)
Engine Oil

Normal Service .......................... 6 ............... 7500
Severe Service ......................... (3) .............. 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service .......................... 12 ............ 15,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) .............. 6000
PCV Valve ( 6)
Normal Service .......................... 48 ............ 60,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 30,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service .......................... 24 ............ 30,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service .......................... 48 ............ 60,000
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 60,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid,
Filter & Band Adjustment
Normal Service .......................... 30 ............ 37,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 12,000
Manual Transmission Fluid ................ ( 7) ............... ( 7)
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
Normal Service .......................... 30 ............ 37,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 36,000
Front Differential Fluid (4WD) ( 8)
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 12,000
Rear Differential Fluid ( 8)
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 12,000
Repack Front Wheel Bearings (2WD)
Normal Service .......................... 18 ............ 22,500
Severe Service ......................... ( 3) ............ 21,000
( 1) - Light-duty vehicles apply to all 1500 models and 2500 except
5.9L diesel or 8.0L engines.
( 2) - Different interval may be required for normal and severe
service. Severe service is described as long periods of engine
idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles,
trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation,
or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
( 3) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 4) - Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary.
Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during
inspection.
( 5) - Replace coolant at 45,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs
first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After
first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000
miles thereafter.
( 6) - Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary.
( 7) - Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 8) - Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service
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REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (RAM PICKUP - MEDIUM-DUTY - GASOLINE) ( 1)( 2)








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Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service ...................... 30 ................ 30,000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ........... ( 4) 15,000
Coolant ............................... ( 5) .................. ( 5)
Engine Oil & Filter
Normal Service ....................... 6 .................. 6000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ................. 3000

Spark Plugs
Normal Service ...................... 30 ................ 30,000
Severe Service ...................... (3) ............... 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service ...................... 60 ................ 60,000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 60,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid,
Filter & Band Adjustment
Normal Service ...................... 24 ................ 24,000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 12,000
Manual Transmission Fluid ............. ( 6) .................. ( 6)
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
Normal Service ...................... 36 ................ 36,000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 36,000
Front Differential Fluid (4WD) ( 7)
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 12,000
Rear Differential Fluid ( 7)
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 12,000
Repack Front Wheel Bearings (2WD)
Normal Service ....................... 18 ............... 18,000
Severe Service ...................... ( 3) ............... 24,000
( 1) - Medium-duty vehicles apply to 2500 and 3500 Calif. models with
8.0L engine.
( 2) - Different interval may be required for normal and severe
service. Severe service is described as long periods of engine
idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles,
trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation,
or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
( 3) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 4) - Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary.
Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during
inspection.
( 5) - Replace coolant at 36,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs
first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After
first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000
miles thereafter.
( 6) - Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 7) - Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service
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Component Months Miles
Air Filter
5.9L
Normal Service .................... 24 ................. 24,000
Severe Service ................... ( 3) ............. ( 4) 12,000
8.0L ............................... 12 ................. 12,000
Air Injection Pump Filter
Normal Service ..................... 24 ................. 24,000
Severe Service .................... ( 3) ............. ( 4) 12,000
Coolant ............................. ( 5) .................... ( 5)
EGR Valve (5.9L Only) ( 6)
Normal Service ..................... 60 ................. 60,000
Severe Service .................... ( 3) ................. 60,000
Engine Oil
Normal Service ..................... 6 .................... 6000
Severe Service .................... ( 3) ................... 3000
Engine Oil Filter

5.9L
Normal Service .................... 12 ................. 12,000
Severe Service ................... (3) ................... 6000
8.0L
Normal Service .................... 6 .................... 6000
Severe Service ................... ( 3) ................... 3000
PCV Valve (5.9L Only)
Normal Service ..................... 60 ................. 60,000
Severe Service ( 7) ................ ( 3) ................. 30,000
Distributor Cap & Rotor (5.9L Only)
Normal Service ..................... 60 ................. 60,000
Severe Service .................... ( 3) ................. 60,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service ..................... 30 ................. 30,000
Severe Service .................... ( 3) ................. 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service ..................... 60 ................. 60,000
Severe Service .................... ( 3) ................. 60,000
Oxygen Sensor (5.9L Only)
Normal Service ..................... 82 ................. 82,500
Severe Service ..................... ( 3) ................ 82,500
Automatic Transmission Fluid,
Filter & Band Adjustment
Normal Service ..................... 24 ................. 24,000
Severe Service ..................... ( 3) ................ 12,000
Manual Transmission Fluid ............ ( 8) ................... ( 8)
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
Normal Service ..................... 36 ................. 36,000
Severe Service ..................... ( 3) ................ 18,000
Front Differential Fluid (4WD) ( 9)
Severe Service ..................... ( 3) ................ 12,000
Rear Differential Fluid ( 9) .......... ( 3) ................ 12,000
Repack Front Wheel Bearings
2WD
Normal Service .................... 24 ................. 24,000
Severe Service .................... ( 3) .................. 9000
4WD
Normal Service .................... 18 ................. 18,000
Severe Service .................... ( 3) .................. 6000
( 1) - Heavy-duty vehicles apply to 2500 and 3500 Federal models with
8.0L engine and all 3500 models with 5.9L gasoline engine.
( 2) - Different interval may be required for normal and severe
service. Severe service is described as long periods of engine
idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles,
trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation,
or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
( 3) - Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 4) - Inspect filter every 12,000 miles and replace as necessary.
Replace at 24,000 miles unless previously replaced during
inspection.
( 5) - Replace coolant at 36,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs
first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After
first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000
miles thereafter.
( 6) - If equipped with EGR valve, clean EGR passages when replacing
EGR valve.
( 7) - Inspect and replace as necessary. Replace PCV valve at 60,000
miles.
( 8) - Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
( 9) - Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service
conditions.