2005 DODGE DURANGO automatic transmission fluid

Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 365
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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)
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid,
change filter (3.7L). This applies only if your ve-
hicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing.X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and
change main sump filter (4.7L/5.7L only). This ap-
plies only if your vehicle is used for police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.X
Inspect transfer case fluid (4X4).X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, or
102, 000 miles (163 000 km) whichever comes first.
SCHEDULE “B” 371
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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 transmission fluid,
change filter (3.7L). This applies only if your
vehicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, or fre-
quent trailer towing.X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump filter and spin-on
cooler return filter if equipped. (4.7L/5.7L
only). This applies only if your vehicle is used
for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow-
ing.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163
000 km).X
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
376 SCHEDULE “B”
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............167,236
Adding Fuel........................262,286
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 316
Air Conditioner Maintenance............198,319
Air Conditioning........................ 197
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 209
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 201
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............319,320
Air Conditioning System................197,319
Air Filter.............................. 316
Air Pressure, Tires....................249,257
Airbag.............................38,171
Airbag Light............................ 51
Alarm..............................24,167
Alarm, Panic............................ 21
Alignment and Balance................... 256
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 194
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........326,327,357Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 236
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 167
Anti-Theft System.....................24,167
Appearance Care........................ 337
Arming Theft System...................... 25
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 16
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............74,78
Automatic Door Locks..................... 15
Automatic Headlights.................... 122
Automatic Transaxle...................... 221
Automatic Transmission.............218,221,332
Adding Fluid......................... 333
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 334
Fluid Level Check...................... 332
Fluid Type........................334,360
Gear Ranges.......................... 221
Special Additives...................... 334
Torque Converter...................... 225
Axle Fluid............................. 360
394 INDEX

Turn Signal.....................125,164,350
Flat Tire Stowage.....................289,295
Flooded Engine Starting................... 219
Floor Console.......................... 153
Fluid, Brake.........................331,360
Fluid Capacities......................... 357
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 332
Brake............................... 331
Cooling System....................... 324
Engine Oil........................... 311
Power Steering........................ 320
Transfer Case......................... 335
Fog Lights..........................124,356
Folding Rear Seat.....................106,109
Four Wheel Drive....................... 226
Operation........................... 226
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 286
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 239Front Axle............................. 336
Fuel................................. 260
Adding............................. 262
Filter............................... 316
Gauge.............................. 164
Octane Rating......................260,359
Requirements......................260,357
Tank Capacity........................ 357
Fueling............................... 262
Fuses.............................152,341
Garage Door Opener..................... 142
GasCap ...........................263,307
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 164
Gasoline.............................. 260
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 261
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 164
Fuel................................ 164
INDEX 399
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Hitches............................. 275
Minimum Requirements................. 276
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 274
Wiring.............................. 277
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 275
Trailer Weight.......................... 275
Transaxle............................. 221
Automatic........................... 221
Operation........................... 221
Transfer Case........................... 335
Fluid............................... 360
Transmission........................221,332
Automatic........................221,332
Filter............................... 334
Fluid............................334,360
Maintenance.......................... 332
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 142
Transmitter Programming................... 22Tread Wear Indicators.................... 254
Trip Computer.......................... 136
Trip Odometer.......................... 168
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 172
Turn Signals......................125,164,350
Underhood Fuses........................ 345
Universal Transmitter..................... 142
Unlock, Auto........................... 16
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 329
Vanity Mirrors........................... 77
Variance, Compass....................... 141
Vehicle Identification Number................ 5
Vehicle Loading......................245,268
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 381
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 164
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