2008 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL Owners Manual

Maintenance Schedule
(Miles) (7,500) (15,000) (22,500) (30,000) (37,500)
Kilometers 12 000 24 000 36 000 48 000 60 000
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. (Under no cir-
cumstances should oil change intervals exceed 12 000
km (7,500 mi) or 6 months, which ever comes first).X X XXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X X
Inspect the transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X X
Replace fuel filter element. X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary. X
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(Miles) (45,000) (52,500) (60,000) (67,500) (75,000)
Kilometers 72 000 84 000 97 000 109 000 121 000
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X X
Change the transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X X X
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.X
Change manual transmission fluid. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if
not replaced at 100,000 miles (160 000 km).***X
Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary. X X
Replace fuel filter element. X X X
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(Miles) (45,000) (52,500) (60,000) (67,500) (75,000)
Kilometers 72 000 84 000 97 000 109 000 121 000
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60]
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV).X
Clean EGR Valve**.X
Clean EGR Cooler**.X
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(Miles) (82,500) (90,000) (97,500) (100,000) (105,000)
Kilometers 133 000 145 000 157 000 160 000 169 000
[Months] [66] [72] [78] [84]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at
60 mos.***X
Inspect the transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required.* X X
Replace fuel filter element. X X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
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(Miles) (112,500) (120,000) (127,50) (135,000) (142,500) (150,000)
Kilometers 181 000 193 000 205 0000 217 000 229 000 241 000
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X XXXXX
Rotate tires. X XXXXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X XXXXX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months,
if not replaced at 100,000 miles (161 000 km).***X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required.* X X X
Change transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Change front and rear axle fluid (4X4). X X X
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. X X
Change manual transmission fluid. X
Replace fuel filter element. X X X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X X
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(Miles) (112,500) (120,000) (127,50) (135,000) (142,500) (150,000)
Kilometers 181 000 193 000 205 0000 217 000 229 000 241 000
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
Adjust valve lash clearance.X
Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV).X
Clean the EGR Valve.X
Clean the EGR Cooler.X
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
*This maintenance is not required if belt was previously
replaced.**The EGR Valve and EGR Cooler maintenance will be
covered by the manufacturer only at this maintenance
interval, for vehicles registered in California, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York and Vermont.
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CAUTION!
***The manufacturer highly recommends that all
cooling system service, maintenance, and repairs be
performed by your local authorized dealer.
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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