2006 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS Owners Manual

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 at interval
shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4). X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage. XX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only. XX
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. X
Change rear axle fluid. X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re-
quired. (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). X
SCHEDULE “B” 497
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Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or
3 months, whichever comes first. XXXXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X X
Change rear axle fluid. X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Inspect brake linings. 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
498 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown
or 3 months, whichever comes first. XXXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60
months. X
Inspect brake linings. X
SCHEDULE “B” 499
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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)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at in-
terval shown or 3 months, whichever comes
first. X X XXXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4). X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage. XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only. XXX
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Change rear axle fluid. X X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X
Change 6-spd manual transmission fluid
2500/3500 models only. X
Inspect brake linings. X X
500 SCHEDULE “B”
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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)
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. XX
Replace spark plugs. X
Inspect and replace ignition cables if neces-
sary. X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). XX
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump and spin-on cooler
return filter (if equipped)*. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months if not replaced at 102,000 miles (170
000 km). X
SCHEDULE “B” 501
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* This applies only if the vehicle is used for frequent
trailer towing, snowplowing, fleet vehicle or commercial
service.
** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the
emissions warranty. **** This maintenance is not required if the belt was
previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
502 SCHEDULE “B”
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Schedule “A”
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000)
[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 spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage. X X XXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500,
4X4). X X XXX
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
SCHEDULE “A” 503
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Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000)
[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 spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage. X X XXXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4). X X XXXX
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 (170
000 km). X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. X
504 SCHEDULE “A”
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