2006 DODGE POWER WAGON tire pressure

WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and
wheel in the places provided.
7. Remove wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or alu-
minum wheel center caps on the spare wheel. This may
result in cap damage.
8. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. If the jack
will not lower by turning the dial (thumb wheel) by
hand, it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in
order to lower the jack. Stow the replaced tire, jack, and
tools as previously described.
9. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.NOTE:Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do
not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts.
Hub Caps
The hub caps must be removed before raising the vehicle
off the ground.
For 2500/3500 single rear wheel (SRW) models, use the
blade on the end of the lug wrench to pry the hub cap off.
Insert the blade end into the pryoff notch and carefully
pop off the hub cap with a back and forth motion.
CAUTION!
Use a back and forth motion to remove the hub cap.
Do not use a twisting motion when removing the
hub cap, damage to the hub cap finish may occur.
354 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Cooling System
Cooling System Maintenance
At the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedules
Section of the manual, the system should be drained,
flushed and filled.
Inspection
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant as specified.
Inspect the entire cooling system for leaks. Check the face
of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, or
other foreign matter. If dirty, clean the radiator core with
a garden hose. With the engine OFF, gently spray water
from the back of the radiator core.Check the coolant bottle hoses for condition and tight-
ness of the connections at both the coolant bottle and
radiator.
Check the coolant pressure cap and coolant reserve
system for proper vacuum sealing. With the engine at
normal operating temperature, note the level of the
coolant in the coolant bottle. Without removing the
pressure cap (with the engine off), drain a small amount
of coolant from the radiator draincock. If the coolant level
in the coolant bottle drops, the system is sealing properly.
Coolant Level
The coolant reserve system provides a quick visual
method of determining that the coolant level is adequate.
With the engine idling, and warmed to the normal
operating temperature, the level of the coolant in the
coolant bottle should be between the fluid level marks.
Check the coolant level whenever the hood is raised.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385
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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.
424 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Lubricate tie rod end links. X X X X X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid.X
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
426 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Lubricate tie rod end links. X X X X X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid.X
Check transfer case fluid level.X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
SCHEDULE “B” 427
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Miles 33,000 36,000 39,000 42,000 45,000
(Kilometers) (55 000) (60 000) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Lubricate tie rod end links. X X X X X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid.X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
428 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. X X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, or
102, 000 miles (170 000 km) whichever comes first.X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Lubricate tie rod end links. X X X X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid.X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid.X
Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid. X
SCHEDULE “B” 429
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Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000
(Kilometers) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) (125 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Lubricate tie rod end links. X X X X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.X
Change rear axle fluid.X
Change front axle fluid.X
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re-
quired.X
SCHEDULE “B” 431
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