2004 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL tires

Miles 78,750 82,500 86,250 90,000 93,750
(Kilometers) (126 000) (132 000) (138 000) (144 000) (150 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Rotate tires. X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect fan hub.X
Inspect damper.X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace fil-
ter and adjust bands.X
392 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 97,500 100,000 101,250 105,000 108,750 112,500
(Kilometers) (156 000) (160 000) (162 000) (168 000) (174 000) (180 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.XXX
Flush and replace engine coolant. X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor.X
Change rear axle fluid. X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
SCHEDULE ªBº 393
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Miles 116,250 120,000 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000
(Kilometers) (186 000) (192 000) (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.XXX
Clean engine air filter canister.X
Adjust valve lash clearance.X
Inspect drive belts, replace as required. X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Inspect fan hub. X
Inspect damper. X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor.XX
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Change rear axle fluid. X X
394 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Schedule ªAº
Miles 7,500 15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500
(Kilometers) (12 000) (24 000) (36 000) (48 000) (60 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models
only.X X XXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. X X
Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary. X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
Inspect fan hub.X
Inspect damper.X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
396 SCHEDULE ªAº
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Miles 45,000 52,500 60,000 67,500 75,000
(Kilometers) (72 000) (84 000) (96 000) (108 000) (120 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, regardless
of mileage.X
Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary. X X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage X X X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. X X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
Inspect fan hub.X
Inspect damper.X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor X
SCHEDULE ªAº 397
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Miles 82,500 90,000 97,500 100,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (132 000) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000)
[Months] [66] [72] [78] [84]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 mos. X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X
Inspect fan hub. X
Inspect damper. X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel sensor. X X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace fil-
ter and adjust bands.X
398 SCHEDULE ªAº
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Miles 112,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000
(Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000)
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [150]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Rotate tires. X XXXXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.X X XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant, if it has
been 160 000 km (100, 000 miles) or 60
months since last change.X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Check tranfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Inspect fan hub. X X
Inspect damper. X X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X X X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor.XXX
SCHEDULE ªAº 399
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Air Cleaner, Engine...................331,358
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 338
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............338,339
Air Conditioning System................187,338
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 191
Air Filter.............................. 331
Air Pressure, Tires....................252,259
Airbag..............................45,50
Airbag Light.........................70,144
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 50
Airbag, Side............................ 53
Alarm..............................29,147
Alignment and Balance................... 258
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 345
Capacities........................... 379
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............146,242
Anti-Theft System.....................29,147
Appearance Care........................ 362Ashtray............................... 127
Automatic Transmission................... 353
Adding Fluid......................... 353
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 354
Fluid Level Check...................... 353
Fluid Type........................354,381
Shift Indicator........................ 147
Shifting............................. 218
Special Additives...................... 355
Axle Fluid.......................274,351,381
Axle Lubrication.....................274,351
Ball Joints............................. 340
Battery............................... 336
Blanket..........................213,338
Emergency Starting..................... 310
Bearings.............................. 355
Belts, Drive............................ 331
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
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