2005 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS check oil

Schedule “A”
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.X X XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
422 SCHEDULE “A”
8
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A
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N
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E
N
A
N
C
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C
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Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (58 000) (67 000) (77 000) (84 000) (96 000) (106 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.X X XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163
000 km).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
Replace ignition cables.X
SCHEDULE “A” 423
8
M
A
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N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
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C
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000
(Kilometers) (115000) (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
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.X X XXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Flush and replace Power Steering Fluid. 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 (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).X
424 SCHEDULE “A”
8
M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

B-Pillar Location........................ 264
Brake Fluid............................ 406
Brake System........................255,372
Anti-Lock.........................256,257
Disc Brakes.......................... 372
Hoses.............................. 374
Master Cylinder....................... 372
Parking............................. 254
Warning Light........................ 170
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 68
Bulb Replacement....................... 391
Bulbs, Light............................ 390
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 398
Calibration, Compass..................... 134
Camper............................... 157
Capacities, Fluid........................ 403
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................285,286Oil (Engine).......................... 356
Power Steering........................ 363
Car Washes............................ 385
Carbon Monoxide Warning............70,158,288
Cargo Light............................ 119
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 206
Cassette Tape Player................174,177,180
Catalytic Converter....................291,359
CD Changer......................178,189,195
CD Player..................187,191,193,197,200
Cellular Phone.......................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 397
Center Lap Belts......................... 42
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 150
Certification Label....................... 293
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 261
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 165
Child Restraint.......................... 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............60,64
INDEX 437
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Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 370
Exhaust Gas Caution..............70,158,288,368
Exhaust System....................70,367,368
Exterior Lighting........................ 117
Filters
Air Cleaner........................358,382
Engine Fuel.......................... 358
Engine Oil........................357,405
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 357
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 119
Flat Tire Stowage.....................326,336
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 291
Engine Oil........................... 290
Fuel Requirements..................289,290
Maintenance.......................... 291
Replacement Parts..................... 291Starting............................. 290
Flooded Engine Starting................... 230
Fluid, Brake........................... 406
Fluid Capacities......................... 403
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 377
Power Steering........................ 363
Fog Lights.......................... 118,402
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 152
Four Wheel Drive....................... 241
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 320
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 341
Front Axle............................. 374
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 380
Fuel................................. 282
Adding............................. 285
Filter............................... 358
Gauge.............................. 172
Octane Rating......................282,405
440 INDEX

Lubrication, Body....................... 366
Lug Nuts............................. 332
Lumbar Support........................ 110
Maintenance........................... 353
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 361
Maintenance Procedures................... 353
Maintenance Schedule.................... 408
ScheduleA......................... 422
ScheduleB.......................... 411
Malfunction Indicator Light................ 351
Manual, Service......................... 433
Manual Transmission...............238,239,376
Fluid Level Check...................375,376
Lubricant Selection...............376,377,406
Shift Speeds.......................... 238
Mirrors................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 79
Electric Powered....................... 80Outside.............................. 79
Rearview............................. 78
Trailer Towing......................81,303
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................353,432
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 119
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 381
Tampering Prohibited................381,382
Noise Emission Warranty.................. 383
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 282
Odometer..........................171,172
Trip .............................171,172
Off-Pavement Driving.................... 317
Off-Road Driving........................ 317
Oil, Engine.........................353,405
444 INDEX