2006 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL engine

Miles 97,500 100,000 101,250 105,000 108,750 112,500
(Kilometers) (156 000) (160 000) (162 000) (168 000) (174 000) (180 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/
3500, 4X4).X X XXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 60 months.X
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
Flush and replace engine coolant. X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required. X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor.X
Change rear axle fluid. X
454 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 116,250 120,000 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000
(Kilometers) (186 000) (192 000) (198 000) (204 000) (210 000) (216 000)
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
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage.XXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163
000 km).X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4)
models only.XXX
Clean engine air filter assembly.X
Adjust valve lash clearance.X
Inspect drive belts, replace as required. X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Inspect fan hub. X
456 SCHEDULE “B”
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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 XXX
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.X X XXX
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.XX
Inspect drive belts, replace as necessary. X
Inspect brake linings. X
SCHEDULE “A” 459
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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
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
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
SCHEDULE “A” 461
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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
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
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
SCHEDULE “A” 463
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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
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage.X X XXXX
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
SCHEDULE “A” 465
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Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 385,412
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 391
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............391,392
Air Conditioning System................234,391
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 238
Air Filter.............................. 385
Air Pressure, Tires....................301,309
Airbag..............................43,49
Airbag Light.........................72,178
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 49
Airbag, Side............................ 52
Alarm, Out of Park Sense.................. 271
Alarm (Security Alarm).................26,180
Alignment and Balance................... 308
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 227
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 400
Capacities........................... 437
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............182,290Anti-Theft System.....................26,180
Appearance Care........................ 416
Ashtray............................... 152
Automatic Transmission................... 407
Adding Fluid......................... 407
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 408
Fluid Level Check...................... 407
Fluid Type........................408,439
Shift Indicator........................ 180
Shifting............................. 266
Special Additives...................... 409
Axle Fluid..........................406,439
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 406
Ball Joints............................. 393
Battery............................... 390
Blanket..........................261,391
Emergency Starting..................... 363
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 121
478 INDEX