2005 DODGE DAKOTA engine oil

Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000
(Kilometers) (115 000) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.X
364 SCHEDULE “A”
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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
Rotate tires. X X X X
Drain and refill tranfer case fluid (4X4). X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60
months.X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 102,000
miles (163 000 km)X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace as necessary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the
emissions warranty.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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Ball Joints............................. 309
Battery............................... 306
Charging............................ 283
Emergency Starting..................... 283
Gas Caution.......................... 283
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 115
Belts, Drive............................ 302
Belts, Seat.............................. 32
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 309
B-Pillar Location........................ 229
Brake Fluid............................ 345
Brake System........................221,318
Anti-Lock.........................221,222
Disc Brakes.......................... 318
Fluid Check.......................... 318
Hoses.............................. 319
Master Cylinder....................... 318
Parking............................. 219Warning Light.....................155,157
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 199
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Bulb Replacement....................... 330
Bulbs, Light............................ 330
Calibration, Compass..................... 131
Camper............................... 144
Capacities, Fluid........................ 343
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 301
Power Steering........................ 308
Car Washes............................ 325
Carbon Monoxide Warning..............145,250
Cargo Light............................ 118
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 252
Catalytic Converter....................251,304
CD Player..........................161,166
Cellular Phone........................84,184
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Customer Assistance..................... 368
Data Recorder, Event...................... 57
Daytime Running Lights................... 117
Dealer Service.......................... 297
Defroster, Rear Window................... 191
Defroster, Windshield...................74,186
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 120
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 294
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 218
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 153
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 320
Oil (Engine).......................... 298
Power Steering........................ 308
Disarming, Theft System................... 28
Disc Brakes............................ 318
Disposal
Used Coolant......................... 313Door Ajar Light......................... 156
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Opener, Garage..................... 133
Drive Belts............................ 302
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 309
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 83
Electrical Power Outlets................... 139
Electronic Speed Control................... 123
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 224
Jacking............................. 278
Overheating.......................... 315
Tow Hooks.......................... 286
Towing............................. 287
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 348
Emission Related Components.............. 316
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 303
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Block Heater......................... 198
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Compartment......................... 293
Coolant (Antifreeze).................313,344
Cooling............................. 312
Exhaust Gas Caution..................73,250
Fails to Start.......................... 197
Flooded, Starting...................... 197
Fuel Requirements..................... 343
Jump Starting......................... 283
Oil ...........................298,343,344
Oil Filler Cap......................... 301
Oil Selection.......................... 343
Oil Synthetic......................... 301
Overheating.......................... 315
Starting............................. 196
Temperature Gauge..................... 152
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 15
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 269Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 313
Event Data Recorder...................... 57
Exhaust Gas Caution................73,250,312
Exhaust System.......................73,311
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 40
Exterior Lighting........................ 116
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 303
Engine Fuel.......................... 304
Engine Oil........................302,344
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 302
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 272
Turn Signal..................... 118,152,336
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 283
Flooded Engine Starting................... 197
Floor Console.......................... 141
Fluid, Brake........................... 345
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Fluid Capacities......................... 343
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 320
Brake............................... 318
Cooling System....................... 312
Engine Oil........................... 298
Power Steering........................ 308
Transfer Case......................... 323
Fog Lights.......................... 117,342
Four Wheel Drive....................... 206
Operation........................... 206
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 272
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 224
Front Axle............................. 324
Fuel................................. 245
Adding............................. 247
Filter............................... 304
Gauge.............................. 152
Octane Rating......................245,344Requirements......................245,343
Tank Capacity........................ 343
Fueling............................... 247
Fuses................................ 328
Garage Door Opener..................... 133
GasCap ...........................248,295
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 152
Gasoline.............................. 245
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 246
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 152
Fuel................................ 152
Odometer.........................155,156
Speedometer......................... 154
Tachometer.......................... 155
Gear Ranges........................... 199
Glass Cleaning.......................... 328
Grease............................... 324
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Automatic Dimming..................... 82
Electric Powered....................... 83
Heated.............................. 84
Outside.............................. 82
Rearview............................. 81
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 6
Mopar Parts.........................297,372
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 118
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 72
Occupant Classification System............... 45
Occupant Restraints....................... 31
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 245
Oil, Engine.........................298,344
Capacity............................ 343
Change Interval....................... 299
Dipstick............................. 298
Disposal............................ 302Filter............................302,344
Filter Disposal........................ 302
Identification Logo..................... 301
Materials Added to..................... 302
Recommendation...................300,343
Synthetic............................ 301
Viscosity..........................301,343
Onboard Diagnostic System..............294,295
Opener, Garage Door..................... 133
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 82
Overdrive..........................155,201
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 201
Overhead Console....................126,127
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 127
Overheating, Engine...................154,315
Owner’s Manual........................ 373
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 219
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Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 283
Engine Block Heater.................... 198
Steering
Column Controls...................... 118
Column Lock.......................... 13
Power...........................223,308
Wheel, Tilt........................... 122
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 182
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 142
Storage, Vehicle......................... 329
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 224
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 241
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 301
Tachometer............................ 155
Tailgate............................... 143
Taillights.............................. 336
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 152Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 62
Theft System Arming...................... 27
Theft System Disarming.................... 28
Thermostat............................ 316
Tilt Steering Column..................... 122
Tire and Loading Information Placard....229,230,241
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 228
Tire Markings.......................... 224
Tire Safety Information.................... 224
Tires ...............................74,233
Air Pressure.......................... 233
Alignment........................... 241
Chains.............................. 242
Changing............................ 274
Compact Spare........................ 237
General Information.................... 233
High Speed.......................... 236
Inflation Pressures..................... 234
Jacking............................. 278
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