2006 DODGE RAM 3500 DIESEL fuel

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
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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]
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
Inspect fan hub. X
Inspect damper. X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in fuel
sensorX
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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
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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]
Inspect damper. X X
Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. X X X
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water in
fuel sensor.XXX
Inspect front wheel bearings. X X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
Adjust valve lash clearance.X
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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Engine Oil........................... 384
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 401
Door Ajar............................. 185
Door Locks............................. 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 141
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter.......... 387
Drive Belts............................ 385
Dual Rear Wheels.....................313,360
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 223
Electric Rear Window Defrost..........81,237,241
Electrical Power Outlets................... 150
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 130
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case........... 278
Emergency Brake........................ 286
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 366
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 350
Jacking............................. 353Jump Starting......................... 363
Tow Hooks.......................... 367
Towing............................. 368
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 442
Engine............................... 374
Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Block Heater.......................253,260
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Compartment......................... 374
Coolant (Antifreeze).................400,438
Cooling............................. 397
Data Plate........................... 348
Identification......................... 374
Idling.............................. 262
Jump Starting......................... 363
Oil ..............................379,438
Oil Synthetic......................... 261
Runaway............................ 314
Temperature Gauge..................... 179
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Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 400
Event Data Recorder...................... 54
Exhaust Gas Caution................71,169,397
Exhaust System.................71,396,397,412
Exterior Lighting........................ 122
Fan .................................. 402
Filters
Engine Oil.....................379,382,438
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 124
Flat Tire Stowage.....................352,362
Fluid, Brake........................... 439
Fluid Capacities......................... 437
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 403
Manual Transmission................... 406
Power Steering........................ 392
Transfer Case......................... 406Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 438
Fog Lights.......................123,183,436
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 162
Four Wheel Drive....................... 273
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 350
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 366
Front Axle (Differential)................394,405
Fuel..............................314,318
Diesel.........................314,318,438
Gauge.............................. 184
Requirements......................... 314
Specifications......................... 317
Tank Capacity........................ 437
Fuses................................ 420
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 141
Gauges............................... 177
Coolant Temperature.................... 179
Fuel................................ 184
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