2007 DODGE NITRO manual transmission

Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission MoparManual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the re-
quirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-9224)
Transfer Case MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Front Axle SAE 80W-90 Multipurpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder/Manual
Transmission Clutch SystemMoparDOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE
J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only rec-
ommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid. X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as nec-
essary (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. X
SCHEDULE “B” 391
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid. X
Inspect manual transmission fluid, add as neces-
sary (3.7L Only).X
Drain and refill the automatic transmission fluid.
Replace main sump filter and spin-on cooler return
filter (if equipped).‡X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not
required if belt was previously.X
SCHEDULE “B” 393
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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 the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not
required if belt was previously replaced.X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as nec-
essary (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. X
396 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid. X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as nec-
essary (3.7L Only).X
Drain and refill the automatic transmission fluid.
Replace main sump filter and spin-on cooler return
filter (if equipped).‡X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not
required if belt was previously replaced.X
398 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 138,000 141,000 144,000 147,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.X X XXX
Rotate the tires. X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if
necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid. X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as nec-
essary (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not
required if belt was previously replaced.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if
not done at 120,000 miles (200 000 km).X
SCHEDULE “B” 401
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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 the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace
if necessary.X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as nec-
essary (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add as necessary. X
SCHEDULE “A” 403
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Miles 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
(Kilometers) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) (130 000)
[Months] [60] [66] [72] [78]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings.X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if
belt was previously replaced.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze. Where both
time and mileage are indicated, follow the interval which oc-
curs first.X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary (3.7L
Only).X
Inspect transfer case fluid, add as necessary. X
SCHEDULE “A” 405
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