2006 DODGE POWER WAGON maintenance schedule

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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 bottle, 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.
•Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting and tie rod
end links.
•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 manual transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting.
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Schedule “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F C (32°).
•Trailer towing.
•Snowplowing.
•Heavy Loading.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow
schedule “B” of theMaintenance Schedulessection of
this manual.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on scheduleAof theMainte-
nance Schedulessection of this manual.
SCHEDULE “B” 425
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Replace ignition cables.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.XX
Drain and refill automatic tranmission fluid
and change main sump and spin-on cooler
return filter (if equipped) [545RFE only].X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (170
000 km).X
* This applies only if the vehicle is used for frequent
trailer towing, snowplowing, fleet vehicle or commercial
service.
**This maintenance is recommend, but not required.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
436 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary.** X
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
**This maintenance is recommend, but not required.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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Maintenance Procedures................... 370
Maintenance Schedule.................... 422
ScheduleA......................... 437
ScheduleB.......................... 425
Malfunction Indicator Light................ 368
Manual, Service......................... 448
Manual Transmission..................285,392
Fluid Level Check...................... 392
Lubricant Selection..................393,419
Mirrors ................................ 84
Automatic Dimming..................... 85
Electric Powered....................... 87
Outside.............................. 86
Rearview............................. 84
TrailerTowing ...................... 88,339
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................370,447
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 296
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 125Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 397
Tampering Prohibited................397,398
Noise Emission Warranty.................. 399
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 317
Odometer..........................171,175
Trip .............................171,175
Off-Pavement Driving.................... 235
Off-Road Driving........................ 235
Oil, Engine.........................370,418
Capacity............................ 417
Change Interval....................... 371
Dipstick............................. 370
Disposal............................ 374
Filter ............................374,418
Filter Disposal........................ 374
Identification Logo..................... 373
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Programming Transmitters..............143,147
Radial Ply Tires......................... 308
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......385,388
Radio Operation...................177,182,195
Radio Remote Controls.................... 210
Radio, Satellite.......................... 209
Radio (Sound Systems)..............177,182,195
Ramp Travel Index....................... 236
Rear Axle............................. 391
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 396
Reclining Front Seats..................... 115
Recorder, Event Data...................... 56
Recreational Towing...................... 341
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 342
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 343
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 317
Refrigerant............................ 380
Relays and Flashers...................... 405Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 43
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 22
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 210
Replacement Tires....................... 312
Reporting Safety Defects................... 447
Restraint, Head......................... 115
Restraints, Child....................... 57,64
RideHeight ............................ 81
Rotation, Tires.......................... 316
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 447
Safety Information, Tire................... 296
Safety Tips............................. 70
Satellite Radio.......................... 209
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 422
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 404
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 43
462 INDEX