2006 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL oil pressure

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
8
M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

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
8
M
A
I
N
T
E
N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Oil Pressure.......................... 178
Speedometer......................... 178
Tachometer.......................... 177
Voltmeter............................ 177
Gear Ranges........................... 266
Glass Cleaning.......................... 419
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 162
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 324
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 323
GVWR............................... 320
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 350
Head Restraints......................... 108
Headlights............................ 424
High Beam........................... 125
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 125
Lights On Reminder.................... 123
Passing............................. 125Switch.............................. 122
Heated Mirrors....................81,237,241
Heated Seats........................... 117
Heater............................... 234
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 125
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 325
Hoisting.............................. 362
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 141
Hood Release.......................... 118
Hoses.............................402,405
Hub Caps............................. 358
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 405
Ignition.............................15,251
Key ...............................12,15
Lock................................ 15
Infant Restraint........................55,56
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 309
INDEX 483
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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

Steering
Column Controls...................... 124
Column Lock.......................... 15
Linkage............................. 393
Power...........................290,392
Wheel, Tilt........................... 128
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 157
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.........157,158
Storage, Vehicle......................... 423
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 423
Sun Roof.............................. 147
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 309
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 261
Tachometer............................ 177
Tailgate............................... 167
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............60,64
Tilt Steering Column..................... 128
Tire and Loading Information Placard......296,309Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 295
Tire Markings.......................... 291
Tire Safety Information.................... 291
Tires ............................72,300,475
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 307
Air Pressure.......................... 300
Alignment........................... 308
Chains.............................. 309
Changing............................ 352
Compact Spare........................ 304
Dual............................313,360
General Information.................... 300
High Speed.......................... 302
Inflation Pressures..................... 301
Jacking............................. 353
Life of Tires.......................... 307
Load Capacity.....................296,297
Quality Grading....................... 475
Radial.............................. 303
490 INDEX