2004 DODGE DAKOTA oil change

Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (134 000) (139 000) (144 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Change rear axle fluid. X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re-
quired.X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and
change main sump and cooler return filter (if
equipped) (4.7L).X
SCHEDULE ªBº 271
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant.X
Change rear axle fluid. X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X
272 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (168 000) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Change rear axle fluid. X X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.XX
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.XX
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid,
change filter (3.7L). This applies only if your
vehicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, heavy
loading, or trailer towing.X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump filter (4.7L).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 receipts.
SCHEDULE ªBº 273
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Schedule ªAº
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
274 SCHEDULE ªAº
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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
SCHEDULE ªAº 275
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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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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.
SCHEDULE ªAº 277
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Power Door.......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................ 42
Lubricating Oil........................ 248
Lubrication, Body....................... 235
Lug Nuts............................. 213
Lumbar Support........................ 63
Maintenance.......................... 226
Maintenance Free Battery................. 232
Maintenance Procedures.................. 226
Maintenance Schedule................... 263
Schedule9A9......................... 274
Schedule9B9......................... 265
Malfunction Indicator Light............103,224
Manual, Service........................ 284
Manual Transmission..............144,150,245
Fluid Level Check..................... 245
Lubricant Selection.................245,260
Shift Speeds......................... 151
Mirrors............................... 58
Automatic Dimming.................... 59
Electric Powered....................... 60Outside............................. 59
Rearview............................ 58
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 5
Mopar Parts........................225,284
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 70
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 52
Occupant Restraints...................... 24
Odometer............................ 103
Trip ............................... 103
Oil, Engine.........................226,259
Capacity............................ 258
Change Interval...................... 227
Dipstick............................ 226
Disposal............................ 229
Filter...........................229,259
Filter Disposal....................... 229
Identification Logo.................... 228
Materials Added to.................... 229
Pressure Gauge....................... 100
Recommendation..................228,258
Synthetic........................... 229
INDEX 295
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