2006 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL automatic transmission fluid

Miles 60,000 63,750 67,500 71,250 75,000
(Kilometers) (96 000) (102 000) (108 000) (114 000) (120 000)
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Change rear axle fluid. X X
Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X
Change 6-spd manual transmission (G-56) fluid
2500/3500 models only.X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and
change main sump filter (545 RFE only).X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re-
place filter and adjust bands (48RE only).X
SCHEDULE “B” 451
8
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C
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Miles 78,750 82,500 86,250 90,000 93,750
(Kilometers) (126 000) (132 000) (138 000) (144 000) (150 000)
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel
sensor.X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re-
place filter and adjust bands (48RE only).X
SCHEDULE “B” 453
8
M
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N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
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C
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S

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)
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump and spin-on cooler
return filter (if equipped) (545 RFE only).X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands (48RE only).X
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
458 SCHEDULE “B”
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M
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A
N
C
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C
H
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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]
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel
sensor.XX
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re-
place filter and adjust bands (48 RE only).X
464 SCHEDULE “A”
8
M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
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E
S

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

Manual, Service......................... 474
Manual Transmission..................272,406
Fluid Level Check...................... 406
Lubricant Selection..................... 439
Mirrors................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 79
Electric Powered....................... 80
Outside.............................. 79
Rearview............................. 78
Trailer Towing......................81,334
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................375,473
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 124
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 69
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 411
Tampering Prohibited................... 412
Noise Emission Warranty............... 411,413Occupant Restraints....................... 30
Occupant Restraints (2500/3500/Mega Cab Only) . . 30
Odometer..........................180,184
Trip .............................180,184
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 346
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 346
Oil, Engine............................ 438
Capacity............................ 437
Change Interval....................... 380
Dipstick............................. 379
Disposal............................ 384
Filter.........................379,382,438
Pressure Gauge....................... 178
Recommendation...................... 381
Viscosity............................ 381
Oil Filter, Change........................ 382
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 375
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 141
Operating Precautions.................... 375
486 INDEX

Replacement......................... 307
Rotation............................. 311
Safety...........................291,300
Sizes............................... 293
Snow Tires........................... 311
Spare Tire........................... 352
Spinning............................ 305
Tread Wear Indicators................... 306
Wheel Mounting....................... 353
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 357
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 326
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 270
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 367
Towing............................... 323
Disabled Vehicle....................... 368
Guide.............................. 326
Recreational.......................... 339
Weight.............................. 326
Traction.............................. 347Traction Control......................... 406
Trailer Towing.......................... 323
Cooling System Tips.................... 333
Hitches............................. 325
Minimum Requirements................. 328
Mirrors...........................81,334
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 326
Wiring.............................. 331
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 326
Trailer Weight.......................... 326
Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted.................... 278
Fluid............................... 439
Transmission
Automatic........................266,407
Fluid............................... 439
Maintenance.......................... 407
Manual..........................272,406
Shifting............................. 266
INDEX 491
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