2005 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL check engine

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
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4).X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.XX
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
SCHEDULE “B” 411
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Schedule “A”
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
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X 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 (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
416 SCHEDULE “A”
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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
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4).X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.X X XXX
Check transfer case fluid level. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if
not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km).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.XXX
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
SCHEDULE “A” 417
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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
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4).X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.X X XXX
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced 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.XX
SCHEDULE “A” 419
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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] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4).X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.X X XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 100,000 miles (160
000 km).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
SCHEDULE “A” 421
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Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 349,375
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 355
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............355,356
Air Conditioning System................207,355
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 211
Air Filter.............................. 349
Air Pressure, Tires....................269,276
Airbag..............................45,51
Airbag Light.........................70,163
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 51
Airbag, Side............................ 54
Alarm..............................29,166
Alignment and Balance................... 276
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 363
Capacities........................... 397
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............164,259
Anti-Theft System.....................29,166
Appearance Care........................ 379Ashtray............................... 144
Automatic Transmission................... 370
Adding Fluid......................... 371
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 372
Fluid Level Check...................... 370
Fluid Type........................371,399
Shift Indicator........................ 166
Shifting............................. 237
Special Additives...................... 373
Axle Fluid.......................291,369,399
Axle Lubrication.....................291,369
Ball Joints............................. 357
Battery............................... 354
Blanket..........................232,355
Emergency Starting..................... 327
Bearings.............................. 373
Belts, Drive............................ 348
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
432 INDEX

Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 358
B-Pillar Location........................ 264
Brake Fluid............................ 399
Brake System........................256,366
Anti-Lock........................... 257
Disc Brakes.......................... 366
Fluid Check.......................... 367
Hoses.............................. 368
Master Cylinder....................... 367
Parking............................. 255
Warning Light........................ 166
Bulb Replacement....................... 385
Bulbs, Light............................ 384
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 393
Calibration, Compass..................... 132
Camper............................... 153
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 397
Capacities, Fluid........................ 397Caps, Filler
Power Steering........................ 356
Car Washes............................ 379
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............69,155
Cargo Light............................ 118
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 202
Cassette Tape Player................170,173,177
CD Changer......................175,186,191
CD Player..................183,187,190,193,196
Cellular Phone.......................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 391
Center Lap Belts......................... 42
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 147
Certification Label....................... 286
Charge Air Cooler....................... 365
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 261
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 162
Child Restraint.......................... 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............60,63
INDEX 433
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Exterior Lighting........................ 116
Fan .................................. 365
Filters
Engine Oil.....................343,346,398
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 118
Flat Tire Stowage.....................317,326
Fluid, Brake........................... 399
Fluid Capacities......................... 397
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 367
Manual Transmission................... 370
Power Steering........................ 356
Transfer Case......................... 370
Fog Lights.......................... 117,396
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 148
Four Wheel Drive....................... 243
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 314Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 331
Front Axle..........................358,369
Fuel..............................281,315
Diesel.........................281,315,398
Gauge.............................. 168
Requirements......................... 281
Specifications......................... 284
Tank Capacity........................ 397
Fuses................................ 383
Garage Door Opener..................... 134
Gauges............................... 169
Coolant Temperature.................... 165
Fuel................................ 168
Oil Pressure.......................... 164
Speedometer......................... 164
Tachometer.......................... 163
Voltmeter............................ 162
Gear Ranges........................... 237
436 INDEX