2004 DODGE DAKOTA brake

Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission MopartATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission (NV 3500) MopartManual Transmission Fluid, part number 4874464
Transfer Case MopartATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Front and Rear Axles SAE 75W-90 Multipurpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant. Limited-Slip Rear
Axles Require Mopartlimited slip additive. Four (4) ounces (118 ml)
should be added to the gear lubricant whenever a fluid change is made.
Rear Axle Fluid for Trailer Towing For all trailer towing or heavy duty applications, replace the factory fill
rear axle fluid with MopartSynthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-
8985)
Brake Master Cylinder MopartDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MopartATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Steering Linkage MopartMulti-Mileage Lubricant 5
Ball Joints MopartMulti-Mileage Lubricant 5
260 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²
Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped).
²Check the manual transmission fluid level (if
equipped).
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
Tire Rotation
²
Rotate the tires every 6,000 miles (10 000 km).
264 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
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Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (29 000) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000)
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
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and
change main sump filter (4.7L).X
SCHEDULE ªBº 267
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Miles 33,000 36,000 39, 000 42,000 45,000
(Kilometers) (53 000) (58 000) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Change rear axle fluid. X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000) (91 000) (96 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
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 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 transfer case (4X4).X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid,
change filter (3.7L). This applies only if your ve-
hicle 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
SCHEDULE ªBº 269
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Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000
(Kilometers) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt, replace if required. X
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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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