1999 DODGE RAM oil dipstick
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Engine Oil Ambient Temperature Above 0 F 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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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Wheel Bearing All High Temperature Multi-
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FLUID CAPACITIES
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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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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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97,500 MILE (156,000 KM)/78 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
97,500 MILE (156,000 KM)/78 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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105,000 MILE (168,000 KM)/84 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
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Rotate Tires
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REPLACE
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Filter
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Engine Coolant
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LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
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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
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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FLUID CAPACITIES
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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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Engine 3.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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112,500 MILE (180,000 KM)/90 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE
112,500 MILE (180,000 KM)/90 MONTH NORMAL SERVICE\
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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Front Wheel Bearings (4x2)
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Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter
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Transfer Case Fluid
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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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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
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Transfer Case All ATF+2 Type 7176
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Wheel Bearing All Wheel Bearing Grease
Grease NLGI GC or GC-LB
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Engine Oil 3.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 4 Qts. (3.8L)
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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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5.9L: Drained 20 Qts. (19L)
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Automatic 42RE: Dry Fill 17-22 Pts. (8-10.4L)
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Fluid 46RE: Dry Fill 1726 Pts. (812.3L)
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Transfer Case NV231 HD 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
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Engine Oil 3.9L: Drained, W/New Filter 4 Qts. (3.8L)
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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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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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Automatic All ATF+2 Type 7176
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Transfer Case All ATF+2 Type 7176
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Manual NV-4500 75W-90 Synthc. API GL4
Transmission
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Fluid NV-3500 Mopar Manual
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Steering All Mopar Multi-Mileage
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Rear Axle & All Mopar Hypoid Lubricant
4x4 Frt. Axle SAE 80W-90
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Model 248 (4WD) 7.3 Pts. (3.4L)
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Model 267 (4WD) 7.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Rear Axle Model 248 (2WD) 6.3 Pts. (3L)
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Model 267 (2WD) 7 Pts. (3.3L)
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Front Axle Model 216 6.8 Pts. (3.6L)
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Model 248 7.6 Pts. (3.6L)
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Transfer Case NV231 HD 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
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Power Take NV021 4.6 Pts. (2.1L)
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Power Drained 2.7 Pts. (1.3L)
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A/C Charge Capacity 32 Oz. (.9Kg)
Refrigerant
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Fuel Tank 119" & 139" Wheelbase Vehicles 26 Gal. (98L)
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
* 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
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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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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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1) - Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use
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9,000 MILE (14,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE
9,000 MILE (14,000 KM) SEVERE DUTY SERVICE\
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INSPECT
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Exhaust System
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Brake Hoses
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Engine Coolant Level, Hoses & Clamps
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SERVICE
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Lubricate Steering Linkage
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