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Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (58 000) (67 000) (77 000) (84 000) (96 000) (106 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, regardless of mileage.X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.X
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000
(Kilometers) (115 000) (125 000) (134 000) (144000) (154 000) (160 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid Level (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.³X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump and cooler return fil-
ter (if equipped) (4.7L).X
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![DODGE DAKOTA 2004 3.G Owners Manual Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Drain and refill transfer c DODGE DAKOTA 2004 3.G Owners Manual Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Drain and refill transfer c](/manual-img/12/5586/w960_5586-276.png)
Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (163 000) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 mos. X
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace if necessary.*X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.³ X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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Transfer Case........................ 151
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N).................... 202
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N).................... 204
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 29
Signals, Turn......................70,99,256
Sliding Rear Window..................... 23
Snow Chains.......................... 182
Snow Plow........................... 201
Snow Tires............................ 183
Spare Tire............................ 210
Spark Plugs........................... 230
Specifications
Fuel............................... 184
Speed Control.......................... 74
Speedometer.......................... 100
Starting.............................. 144
Emergency (Jump Starting).............. 215
Engine Block Heater................... 146
Steering
Column Controls...................... 70
Column Lock......................... 11Linkage............................ 235
Power...........................166,234
Wheel, Tilt........................... 73
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 130
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 89
Storage, Vehicle........................ 254
Stuck, Freeing......................... 167
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information...... 182
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 229
Tachometer............................ 99
Tailgate............................... 90
Taillights............................. 256
Tape Player........................... 131
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......... 99
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 42
Thermostat........................... 241
Tilt Steering Column..................... 73
Tire and Loading Information Placard.....172,182
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 171
Tire Markings......................... 167
Tire Safety Information................... 167
298 INDEX