2004 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS maintenance schedule

At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check 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
²Check 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 bottle, brake master
cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change 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.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
Tire Rotation
²Rotate the tires at 6,000 miles (10 000 km).
386 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Schedule ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F C (32É).
²Trailer towing.
²Snowplowing.
²Heavy Loading.
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule ªBº of the
9Maintenance Schedules9section of this manual.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on schedule9A9of the9Mainte-
nance Schedules9section of this manual.
SCHEDULE ªBº 387
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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)
Drain and refill automatic tranmission fluid
and change main sump filter (45RFE/545RFE
only).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.
396 SCHEDULE ªBº
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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
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X X X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required
(3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).X³X³
Replace ignition cables.X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary 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.
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Lumbar Support......................... 94
Maintenance........................... 327
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 337
Maintenance Procedures................... 327
Maintenance Schedule.................... 384
Schedule9A9......................... 397
Schedule9B9.......................... 387
Malfunction Indicator Light................ 325
Manual, Service......................... 410
Manual Transmission..................213,351
Fluid Level Check...................... 351
Lubricant Selection..................352,382
Shift Speeds.......................214,216
Mirrors................................ 75
Automatic Dimming..................... 76
Electric Powered....................... 77
Outside.............................. 76
Rearview............................. 75Trailer Towing......................79,278
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................327,409
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 103
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 356
Tampering Prohibited................356,357
Noise Emission Warranty.................. 358
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 256
Odometer..........................148,150
Trip .............................148,150
Off-Pavement Driving.................... 291
Off-Road Driving........................ 291
Oil, Engine.........................329,381
Capacity............................ 379
Change Interval....................... 330
422 INDEX

Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 42
Programmable Electronic Features.........121,125
Programming Transmitters..............121,125
Radial Ply Tires......................... 247
Radiator Cap........................344,347
Radio........................151,158,168,175
Radio Operation......................151,168
Radio Remote Controls.................... 181
Rear Axle............................. 350
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 355
Reclining Front Seats...................... 93
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 381
Recreational Towing...................... 284
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....285,287
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . 286,289
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 257Refrigerant.........................328,339
Relays and Flashers...................... 365
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 43
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 22
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 181
Replacement Tires....................... 249
Reporting Safety Defects................... 409
Restraint, Head.......................... 93
Restraints, Child.......................55,62
Rotation, Tires.......................253,386
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 409
Safety Information, Tire................... 234
Safety Tips............................. 68
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 384
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 364
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 43
424 INDEX