2008 DODGE DURANGO engine coolant

Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow-
plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service
(commercial service), off-road, desert operation or
more then 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90FÉ (32CÉ).60,000 100 000 60
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. 90,000 150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60
Replace the ignition cables on 4.7L engines.102,000 170 000 102
Replace the side row of spark plugs on 4.7L engines.
**102,000 170 000 102
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid, change
filter (3.7L engines).120,000 200 000 120
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............195,291
Adding Fuel........................... 336
Adjustable Pedals....................... 148
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 395
Air Conditioner Maintenance............252,399
Air Conditioning........................ 251
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 263
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 255
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............399,400
Air Conditioning System................251,399
Air Filter.....................384,385,386,395
Air Pressure, Tires....................314,322
Airbag.............................53,203
Airbag Light..........................61,76
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,195
Alignment and Balance................... 321
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 248Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........404,405,439
Disposal............................ 407
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............291,295
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 195
Anti-Theft System.....................18,195
Appearance Care........................ 415
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 19
Audio Systems (Radio).................206,236
Auto Unlock, Doors...................... 162
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............83,87
Automatic Door Locks..................30,162
Automatic Headlights.................... 140
Automatic Transaxle....................12,276
Automatic Transmission.............273,276,411
Adding Fluid......................... 412
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 413
Fluid Level Check...................... 411
Fluid Type........................... 441
Gear Ranges.......................... 276
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Oil (Engine).......................... 393
Power Steering........................ 399
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 406
Car Washes............................ 416
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............75,336
Cargo Management System................. 185
Cargo Organizer....................... 185
Cargo Organizer........................ 185
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 343
Catalytic Converter...................... 396
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............206,236
Cellular Phone..................87,236,237,251
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 437
Certification Label....................... 343
Charging.............................. 375
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 306
Child Restraint........................64,65
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............68,73
Child Seat.............................. 70Circuit Breakers......................... 420
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 417
Climate Control......................... 251
Climate Control, Rear Zone..............255,261
Clock.....................204,207,210,222,237
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 250
Compact Spare Tire...................... 317
Compass Calibration..................... 166
Compass Variance....................... 167
Connector
UCI ................................ 240
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 240
Console, Floor.......................181,182
Console, Overhead....................158,159
Contract, Service........................ 454
Coolant Pressure Cap
(Radiator Cap).................384,385,386,406
Cooling System......................... 403
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Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 405
Coolant Capacity...................... 439
Coolant Level......................403,407
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 407
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 404
Inspection........................... 407
Points to Remember.................... 407
Pressure Cap......................... 406
Radiator Cap......................... 406
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......404,439,440
Temperature Gauge..................... 193
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 149
Cup Holder............................ 181
Customer Assistance..................... 452
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Daytime Running Lights................... 141
Dealer Service.......................... 390
Defroster, Rear Window................... 267Defroster, Windshield.............76,254,259,260
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 144
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 387
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........206,236
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 194
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 411
Oil (Engine).......................... 391
Power Steering........................ 399
Disarming, Theft System................... 19
Disc Brakes............................ 410
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 407
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 162
Door Opener, Garage..................... 168
Drive Belts............................ 394
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 401
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Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 288
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 244
E-85 Fuel............................. 339
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 85
Electrical Power Outlets................... 177
Electronic Brake Control System............. 295
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 295
Brake Assist System.................... 296
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 298
Electronic Stability Program............... 299
Traction Control System................. 298
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 298
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........200,299
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................156,159Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 377
Jacking............................. 370
Tow Hooks.......................... 377
Towing............................. 378
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 444
Emission Related Components.............. 409
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 395
Block Heater......................... 276
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................385,386
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 440
Exhaust Gas Caution................39,75,336
Fails to Start.......................... 274
Flooded, Starting...................... 274
Fuel Requirements..................... 439
Jump Starting......................... 375
Multi-Displacement..................... 304
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Engine Oil........................... 391
Power Steering........................ 399
Transfer Case......................... 414
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 440
Fog Lights..........................141,438
Folding Rear Seat.....................123,126
Four Wheel Drive....................... 281
Operation........................... 281
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 366
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 377
Front Axle (Differential)................... 415
Fuel................................. 332
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................336,338
Filter............................... 396
Gauge.............................. 193
Octane Rating......................332,440
Requirements......................332,439
Tank Capacity........................ 439
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel VehiclesFuel System Caution..................... 338
Fuses.....................180,420,421,424,427
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 168
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............336,338,388
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 193
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 332
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 333
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 193
Fuel................................ 193
Odometer.........................196,198
Speedometer......................... 195
Tachometer.......................... 196
Gear Ranges........................... 276
General Information.................16,114,332
Glass Cleaning.......................... 419
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............344,347
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 343
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Spark Plugs............................ 395
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 149
Speedometer........................... 195
Starting............................... 273
Automatic Transmission................. 273
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 375
Engine Block Heater.................... 276
Engine Fails to Start.................... 274
Remote.............................. 27
Starting Procedures...................... 273
Steering
Column Controls...................... 142
Column Lock.......................... 17
Power...........................294,399
Wheel, Tilt........................... 147
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 249
Storage, Vehicle......................... 429
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 377Sun Roof.............................. 174
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 322
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 394
System, Navigation...................... 236
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 196
Taillights.............................. 432
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 256
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 193
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68
Theft System Arming...................... 19
Theft System Disarming.................... 19
Tilt Steering Column..................... 147
Tire and Loading Information Placard......309,322
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 308
Tire Markings.......................... 305
Tire Safety Information.................... 305
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