2007 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS engine coolant

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required. When refilling the washer fluid reservoir,
take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel
and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help blade
performance.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master
cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Lubricate Drivetrain/Steering/Suspension Grease Fit-
tings (if equipped)
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints/U— joints (if equipped) and
front suspension components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).
520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Schedule “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Snowplowing.
•Heavy Loading.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow
schedule “B” of theMaintenance Schedulessection of
this manual.
NOTE:If none of these apply to you, then change your
engine oil at every interval shown on scheduleAof the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
SCHEDULE “B” 521
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (77 000) (82 000) (87 000) (92 000) (97 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown
or 3 months, whichever comes first.X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant.X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X
Change 6-spd manual transmission fluid 2500/3500 mod-
els only.X
Inspect automatic transmission fluid, add if necessary. X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. **X
SCHEDULE “B” 525
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (150 000) (154 000) (159 000) (164 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown
or 3 months, whichever comes first.XXXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60
months.X
Inspect brake linings. X
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (169 000) (174 000) (179 000) (183 000) (188 000) (193 000)
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. **X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re-
quired (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).XX
Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at
102,000 miles (170 000 km).X
Inspect automatic transmission fluid, add if nec-
essary.X
Inspect transfer case fluid, add if necessary. X
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Miles 141,000 144,000 147,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (227 000) (232 000) (237 000) (241 000)
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change
main sump and spin-on cooler return filter (if equipped)*.X
Flush and replace engine coolant if not replaced at
120,000 miles (193 000 km).X
* This applies only if the vehicle is used for frequent
trailer towing, snowplowing, fleet vehicle or commercial
service.
** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but not required to maintain the
emissions warranty.**** This maintenance is not required if the belt was
previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
SCHEDULE “B” 533
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Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (58 000) (68 000) (77 000) (87 000) (97 00) (106 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXXXXX
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).XXXXXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) mod-
els only.XXXXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if
not replaced at 102,000 miles (170 000 km).X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. **X
SCHEDULE “A” 535
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Miles 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (164 000) (174 000) (183 000) (193 000)
[Months] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60 months. X
Flush and replace engine coolant if not replaced at 102,00
miles (164 000 km/h).X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. X X X X
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/
4.7L/5.7L).****XX
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary. **X
SCHEDULE “A” 537
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