2008 DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB tow

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. X X X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Change front axle fluid (3500/4500/5500 4X4) (Die-
sel Engine only).XX
Change rear axle fluid (3500 4X4 and 4X2) (Diesel
Engine Only)XX
Change automatic transmission fluid. X
Replace fuel filter element. 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]
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
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X X
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Change front axle fluid (3500/4500/5500 4X4) (Die-
sel Engine only).XXX
Change rear axle fluid (3500 4X4 and 4X2) (Diesel
Engine only)XXX
Change rear axle fluid (4500/5500 4X4 and 4X2). X
Change automatic transmission fluid. X
Change manual transmission fluid. X
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 485
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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
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX X
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at
60 mos.X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). X
Change front axle fluid (3500/4500/5500 4X4) (Die-
sel Engine only).XX
Change rear axle fluid (3500 4X4 and 4X2) (Diesel
Engine only).XX
Change automatic transmission fluid. X
Inspect drive belt, replace as required.* X X
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 487
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Miles 112,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000
(Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000)
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4X4). X X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage.X X XXXX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X X X
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
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).X
Change front axle fluid (3500/4500/5500 4X4)
( Diesel Engine only).XXX
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 489
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Required Maintenance Intervals
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
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. 6,000 10 000 6
Lube Front Drive Shaft Fitting (4x4 only). 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 and rear axle fluid, change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing (Gas Engine Only).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
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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
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
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 30
Inspect the transfer case fluid. 30,000 50 000 30
Replace the spark plugs on 5.7L engines.30,000 50 000 30
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter and
change main sump filter and spin-on cooler return
filter (if equipped), if using your vehicle for any of the
following: 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
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 495
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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
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter and
change main sump filter and spin-on cooler return
filter (if equipped).120,000 200 000 120
Replace Accessory Drive Belt(s). 120,000 200 000 120
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 143
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case........... 294
Emergency Brake........................ 308
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 393
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 378
Jacking............................. 380
Jump Starting......................... 390
Tow Hooks.......................... 394
Towing............................. 395
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 480
Emission Related Components.............. 425
Engine............................400,401
Air Cleaner........................413,414
Block Heater....................256,264,270
Break-In Recommendations................ 71
Compartment......................... 400
Compartment Identification............... 401
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 476Cooling............................. 433
Data Plate........................... 403
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 340
Flooded, Starting...................... 253
Identification......................... 400
Idling.............................. 266
Jump Starting......................... 390
Oil ..............................406,476
Oil Filler Cap......................408,410
Oil Selection.......................... 408
Oil Synthetic.......................265,410
Runaway............................ 337
Temperature Gauge..................... 176
Event Data Recorder...................... 57
Exhaust Brake.......................... 270
Exhaust Gas Caution................74,340,433
Exhaust System.................74,432,433,452
Exterior Lighting........................ 124
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