2008 DODGE DURANGO transmission

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
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449
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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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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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Special Additives...................... 413
Torque Converter...................... 280
Axle Fluid............................. 441
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 414
Ball Joints............................. 400
Battery.......................384,385,386,397
Charging............................ 375
Emergency Starting..................... 375
Gas Caution.......................... 375
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 139
Belts, Drive............................ 394
Belts, Seat.............................. 40
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 401
B-Pillar Location........................ 309
Brake Assist System...................... 296
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 295
Brake Fluid............................ 441Brake System........................291,410
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................291,295
Disc Brakes.......................... 410
Fluid Check.......................... 410
Hoses.............................. 411
Master Cylinder....................... 410
Parking............................. 290
Warning Light.....................195,199
Brakes............................... 291
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 276
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 430
Bulbs, Light............................ 430
Calibration, Compass..................... 166
Camera, Rear........................... 156
Capacities, Fluid........................ 439
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 336
INDEX 463
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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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Oil ...........................391,439,440
Oil Filler Cap.................384,385,386,393
Oil Selection.......................393,439
Oil Synthetic......................... 394
Starting............................. 273
Temperature Gauge..................... 193
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 364
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution..............39,75,336,403
Exhaust System.......................75,402
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 52
Exterior Lighting........................ 140
Fabric Care............................ 417
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 395
Engine Fuel.......................... 396
Engine Oil........................394,440Engine Oil Disposal.................... 394
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 366
Turn Signal.....................142,193,432
Flat Tire Stowage.....................368,374
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 342
Engine Oil........................... 341
Fuel Requirements..................339,340
Maintenance.......................... 342
Replacement Parts..................... 342
Starting............................. 341
Flooded Engine Starting................... 274
Floor Console.......................181,182
Fluid, Brake.........................410,441
Fluid Capacities......................... 439
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 411
Brake............................... 410
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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
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Pretensioners.......................... 50
Reminder............................ 194
Seats................................. 114
Adjustment.......................... 114
Cleaning............................ 417
Fold and Tumble Rear................121,123
Heated.............................. 118
Lumbar Support....................... 116
Memory............................. 131
Rear Folding.......................121,123
Reclining............................ 115
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,195
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........404,440
Selection of Oil......................... 393
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 13
Sentry Key Programming................... 15
Sentry Key Replacement................... 15
Service and Maintenance................391,444
Service Assistance....................... 452Service Contract......................... 454
Service Manuals........................ 457
Setting the Clock.............204,207,210,222,237
Settings, Personal........................ 162
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 276
Transfer Case......................... 281
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................... 361
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................... 363
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 45
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Signals, Turn.....................142,193,432
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 322
Snow Plow............................ 359
Snow Tires............................ 323
Sound Systems (Radio).................206,236
Spare Tire............................. 317
476 INDEX