2007 RAM CHASSIS CAB maintenance schedule

WARNING!You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES – GAS ENGINES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
required service for your vehicle.
First is Schedule “B” . It is for vehicles that are operated
under one or more of the following conditions that are
listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.
• 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: If ANY of these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,484 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
 Maintenance Schedules  section of this manual.
NOTE: If ANY of 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 the  Maintenance Schedules  section of
this manual.
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule  B  .
Second is Schedule “A” . It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule  B  .
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 485
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• 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 (4X4).486 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: If ANY of 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 Schedules  section of this manual.
NOTE: If ANY of 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 the  Maintenance Schedules  section of
this manual.
NOTE: If none of these apply to you, then change your
engine oil at every interval shown on schedule  A  of the
 Maintenance Schedules  section of this manual. SCHEDULE “B” 487
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. XX
Replace spark plugs. X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. X
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.* XX
Flush and replace engine coolant if not done
at 102,000 miles (170 000 km). X
*This maintenance is not required if the belt was previ-
ously replaced.
** This applies only if the vehicle is used for frequent
trailer towing, snowplowing, fleet vehicle or commercial
service. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts. SCHEDULE “B” 497
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* 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. WARNING!You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.502 SCHEDULE “A”
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Lug Nuts ............................. 376
Lumbar Support ........................ 116
Maintenance ........................... 396
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 418
Maintenance Procedures ................... 398
Maintenance Schedule ................. 474,484
Schedule “A” ......................... 498
Schedule “B” ......................... 487
Manual, Service ......................... 508
Manual Transmission .................. 279,438
Fluid Level Check ................... 437,438
Lubricant Selection ..................... 471
Shift Speeds .......................... 280
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 141
Mirrors ................................ 83
Automatic Dimming ..................... 84
Electric Powered ....................... 85
Outside .............................. 84 Rearview ............................. 83
TrailerTowing ...................... 86,354
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Mopar Parts ......................... 395,507
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 125
Navigation Radio ........................ 218
Navigation System ....................... 218
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 72
Noise Control
Maintenance .......................... 445
Tampering Prohibited ................... 446
Noise Emission Warranty ............... 445,447
Occupant Restraints ....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 327
Odometer .......................... 175,179
Trip ............................. 175,179
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 298 INDEX 523
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Restraint, Head ......................... 115
Restraints, Child ....................... 59,66
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 34
Rotation, Tires .......................... 325
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 507
Safety Information, Tire ................... 305
Safety Tips ............................. 74
Satellite Radio ....................... 219,222
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 226
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 484
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 456
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 46
Seat Belts .......................... 34,35,76
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 43
And Pregnant Women ................... 47
Child Restraint ....................... 59,71 Extender ............................. 47
Front Seat ............................ 35
Pretensioners .......................... 45
Reminder ............................ 173
Seats ................................. 113
Adjustment .......................... 113
Child ............................... 71
Cleaning ............................ 454
FoldingFloor ......................... 161
Heated .............................. 118
Lumbar Support ....................... 116
Power .............................. 116
Reclining ............................ 114
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 18,175
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 428,469
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 504
Service Contract ......................... 506
Service Information ...................... 396526 INDEX