1999 DODGE RAM oil dipstick
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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)
Coolant
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108,000 MILE (173,000 KM)/108 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
108,000 MILE (173,000 KM)/108 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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Drive Belts
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Water Pump Weep Hole For Blockage
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114,000 MILE (183,000 KM)/114 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
114,000 MILE (183,000 KM)/114 MONTH NORMAL 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
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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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120,000 MILE (192,000 KM)/120 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
120,000 MILE (192,000 KM)/120 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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Front Wheel Bearings (4x2)
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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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Air Cleaner Filter
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Spark Plugs
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Ignition Cables
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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
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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
Transmission
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
Grease -Purporse EP Grease
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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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 46RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
Transmission
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Fluid 47RE: Dry Fill 17 Qts. (16L)
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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 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
Fluid
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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)
Limited Slip
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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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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 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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Engine 3.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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15,000 MILE (24,000 KM)/12 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
15,000 MILE (24,000 KM)/12 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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3.9L: Drained 3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
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30,000 MILE (48,000 KM)/24 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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INSPECT
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Exhaust System
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SERVICE
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Air Cleaner Filter
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Spark Plugs
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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) (-18 C) To Over 100 F (38 C)
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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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