2004 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL brake sensor

NOTE:During snowplow usage on vehicles equipped
with an overhead console module, the outside tempera-
ture display will show higher temperatures than the
outside ambient temperature. The higher displayed tem-
perature is due to blocked or reduced airflow to the
underhood ambient temperature sensor by the snow-
plow. This is common and outside temperature display
operation will return to normal when the snowplow is
removed.
General Maintenance
Snowplows should be maintained in accordance with the
plow manufacturer's instructions.
Keep all snowplow electrical connections and battery
terminals clean and free of corrosion.
When plowing snow, to avoid transmission and driv-
etrain damage, the following precautions should be ob-
served.
²Operate with transfer case in 4L when plowing small
or congested areas where speeds are not likely to
exceed 15 mph (24 km/h). At higher speeds operate in
4H.
²Vehicles with 48RE transmissions should use 4L range
when plowing deep or heavy snow for extended
periods of time to avoid transmission overheating.
²Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has
returned to idle and wheels have stopped. Make a
practice of stepping on the brake pedal before shifting
the transmission.
STARTING AND OPERATING 285
5

Miles 3,750 7,500 11,250 15,000 18,750
(Kilometers) (6 000) (12 000) (18 000) (24 000) (30 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Rotate tires. X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.XX
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
388 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 41,250 45,000 48,750 52,500 56,250
(Kilometers) (66 000) (72 000) (78 000) (84 000) (90 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Rotate tires. X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.XX
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
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
Change rear axle fluid. X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
390 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 60,000 63,750 67,500 71,250 75,000
(Kilometers) (96 000) (102 000) (108 000) (114 000) (120 000)
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. X X 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
Change rear axle fluid. X X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace fil-
ter and adjust bands.X
SCHEDULE ªBº 391
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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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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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