2008 DODGE DURANGO maintenance schedule

if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the stepsdescribed under ªOil Change Requiredº in ªSystem
Status (EVIC Displays)º of the EVIC section in this
manual or under ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº in the
ªInstrument Cluster Descriptions section of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel²Check 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.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
²Check the Manual Transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
NOTE:** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are
equipped with sixteen spark plugs, one set is located on
the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is
located on the side of the engine.
The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard
plug and must be change every 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a
premium plug and must be changed every 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6
Rotate Tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary.12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the front & rear axle fluid, change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing.18,000 30 000 18
Inspect the CV Joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect Exhaust System. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 30
Inspect the transfer case fluid. 30,000 50 000 30
Replace the top row of spark plugs on 4.7L engines.
**30,000 50 000 30
Replace the spark plugs on 3.7L and 5.7L engines.30,000 50 000 30
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and
change main sump filter (4.7L/5.7L engines only). This
applies only if your vehicle is used for police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.60,000 100 000 60
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid, change
filter (3.7L engines). This applies only if your vehicle
is used for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.60,000 100 000 60
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road or fre-
quent trailer towing.60,000 100 000 60
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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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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and
change main sump filter and spin-on cooler return
filter (if equipped)(4.7L/5.7L engines only).120,000 200 000 120
Replace Accessory Drive Belt(s). 120,000 200 000 120
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
mechanic.
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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 68
Lubrication, Body....................... 401
Lug Nuts............................. 373
Luggage Carrier......................... 183
Lumbar Support........................ 116
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 397
Maintenance Procedures................... 391
Maintenance Schedule.................... 444
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 201,388
Manual, Service......................... 457
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 441
Map/Reading Lights..................158,159
Memory Seat........................... 131
Mirrors................................ 83
Automatic Dimming...................83,87
Electric Powered....................... 85Heated.............................. 87
Memory............................. 131
Outside.............................. 84
Rearview............................. 83
Vanity............................... 86
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 325
Mopar Parts.........................390,455
MP3 Player.........................206,236
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 304
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 142
Navigation Radio........................ 236
Navigation System....................156,236
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Occupant Restraints....................... 39
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 332
Oil Change Indicator..................162,197
472 INDEX

Recreational Towing...................... 360
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 361
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 363
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 333
Refrigerant............................ 400
Release, Hood.......................... 135
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 50
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 249
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 390
Replacement Tires....................... 320
Reporting Safety Defects................... 456
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........162,197
Restraints, Child.......................64,70
Restraints, Occupant...................... 39
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 377
Roll Over Warning........................ 4Roof Type Carrier....................... 183
Rotation, Tires.......................... 324
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 456
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 39
Safety Information, Tire................... 305
Safety Tips............................. 75
Satellite Radio...............206,207,236,237,244
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 248
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 444
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 419
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 50
Seat Belts..........................39,40,76
And Pregnant Women................... 52
Child Restraint.......................64,65
Extender............................. 52
Front Seat............................ 40
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