2008 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL automatic transmission

(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
488 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 491
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Adding Fuel........................... 349
Adjustable Pedals....................... 138
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter).............................419,452
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 430
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............430,431
Air Conditioning System................252,430
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 255
Air Filter.............................. 419
Air Pressure, Tires....................325,333
Airbag............................35,48,55
Airbag Light.......................58,77,190
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 55
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................19,192
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Alignment and Balance................... 332
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 245Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............438,439
Capacities........................... 479
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............195,314
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Anti-Theft System.....................19,192
Appearance Care........................ 455
Ashtray............................... 162
Assistance Towing....................... 102
Auto Unlock, Doors...................... 146
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 85
Automatic Door Locks.................... 146
Automatic Transaxle...................... 12
Interlock System........................ 19
Automatic Transmission................... 447
Adding Fluid......................448,449
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 450
Fluid Level Check...................... 448
Fluid Type........................447,482
Shift Indicator........................ 192
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Power Door........................... 27
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 65
Lubrication, Body....................... 433
Lug Nuts............................. 392
Lumbar Support........................ 119
Maintenance........................... 410
Maintenance Procedures................... 412
Maintenance Schedule.................... 484
Manual, Service......................... 501
Manual Transmission..................291,447
Fluid Level Check...................446,447
Lubricant Selection..................... 482
Shift Speeds.......................... 292
Map/Reading Lights..................... 142
Mirrors................................ 84
Automatic Dimming..................... 85Electric Powered....................... 86
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 84
Trailer Towing......................87,370
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 338
Mopar Parts.........................409,500
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 133
Navigation Radio........................ 238
Navigation System....................... 238
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Noise Control
Maintenance.......................... 452
Tampering Prohibited................... 452
Noise Emission Warranty...............451,453
Occupant Restraints....................... 35
Odometer..........................192,199
INDEX 515
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Reclining............................ 117
Reclining Rear........................ 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............19,192
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........438,480
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 497
Service Contract......................... 499
Service Information...................... 410
Service Manuals........................ 501
Setting the Clock.............200,204,212,225,239
Settings, Personal........................ 146
Shifting............................... 285
Automatic Transmission................. 285
Manual Transmission................... 291
Transfer Case......................... 297
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................376,378Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................377,380
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 43
Shoulder Belts........................... 36
Signals, Turn........................... 133
Sliding Rear Window
Power............................34,173
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 307
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 333
Snow Plow............................ 371
Snow Tires............................ 335
Soot Filter............................. 425
Spare Tire............................. 328
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 139
Speedometer........................... 190
Starting............................... 268
Automatic Transmission................. 268
Engine Block Heater.................268,276
Manual Transmission................... 269
INDEX 519
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Trailer Towing Guide..................... 361
Trailer Weight.......................... 361
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case
Electronically Shifted.................... 299
Fluid............................... 482
Transmission
Automatic........................285,447
Fluid............................... 482
Maintenance.......................... 447
Manual........................269,291,447
Shifting............................. 285
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 151
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 330Trip Odometer.......................192,199
Turn Signals...................133,190,466,470
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 89
Underhood Fuses........................ 459
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 503
Universal Transmitter..................... 151
Variance, Compass....................... 150
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 8
Vehicle Information Center................. 143
Vehicle Loading......................321,352
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 464
Video Entertainment System (Rear Seat Video
System)............................... 241
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 415
Voltmeter...........................189,275
522 INDEX