2012 DODGE DURANGO transmission oil

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(5.7L only) and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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S640 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or
42 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
56,000 miles (91 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
64,000 miles (104 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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S644 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 649

Cooling System......................... 601
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 603
Coolant Capacity ..................... 632
Coolant Level ....................... 605
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 605
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 602
Inspection .......................... 601
Points to Remember .................. 606
Pressure Cap ........................ 604
Radiator Cap ....................... 604
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......602,632
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 208
Cupholders ............................ 270
Customer Assistance ..................... 655
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 80
Daytime Running Lights ................... 191
Dealer Service .......................... 586
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 283 Defroster, Windshield
.................. 100,413
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 583
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 613
Oil (Engine) ........................ 587
Power Steering ...................... 464
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 574
Disposal Engine Oil ......................... 590
Used Engine Fluids ................... 590
Door Locks ............................. 34
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 36
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 250
Driving ............................... 457
Off-Pavement ....................... 457
Off-Road .......................... 457
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 323
E-85 Fuel ............................. 515
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Oil Selection..................... 588,632
Oil Synthetic ........................ 589
Overheating ........................ 551
Starting ........................... 424
Temperature Gauge ................... 308
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 589
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 589
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 77
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 23
Ethanol ............................... 512
Event Data Recorder ...................... 80
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 48,98,515
Exhaust System ....................... 98,599
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 615
Exterior Lights .......................... 101
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 590
Air Conditioning ..................... 594 Engine Oil
......................... 590
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 590
Finish Care ............................ 615
Flashers .............................. 551
Hazard Warning ..................... 551
Turn Signal ................ 101,303,628,630
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 518
Engine Oil ......................... 518
Fuel Requirements ................. 515,517
Maintenance ........................ 519
Replacement Parts .................... 519
Starting ........................... 518
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 428
Fluid Capacities ......................... 632
Fluid Leaks ............................ 101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .......... 611,612,613
Brake ............................. 607
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INDEX 669

Child Restraint................... 81,82,91
Extender ........................... 66
Front Seat .......................... 52
Inspection .......................... 99
Maintenance ........................ 619
Pretensioners ........................ 60
Reminder .......................... 307
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................ 57
Untwisting Procedure .................. 56
Seats ................................. 158
Adjustment ......................... 163
Cleaning ........................... 617
Easy Entry ......................... 185
Memory ........................... 182
Power .......................... 158,160
Rear Folding ..................... 174,177
Reclining .......................... 164
Security Against Theft ..................... 20
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............20,305Selection of Oil
......................... 588
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 18
Sentry Key Programming ................... 20
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 19
Service Assistance ....................... 655
Service Contract ......................... 657
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 300
Service Manuals ........................ 659
Setting the Clock ..................... 341,350
Settings, Personal ........................ 330
Shift Lever Override ...................... 573
Shifting ............................... 430
Automatic Transmission ................ 430
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..................... 543
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ......................... 546
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 145
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Shoulder Belts........................... 52
Side Airbag ............................. 75
Signals, Turn ................... 101,303,628,630
SmartBeams ........................... 190
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 497
Snow Plow ............................ 539
Snow Tires ............................ 498
Spare Tire ....................... 492,493,554
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 511
Oil ............................... 588
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........205,208
Speedometer ........................... 304
Starting ............................. 29,424
Automatic Transmission ................ 424
Cold Weather .................... 428,429
Engine Block Heater .................. 429
Engine Fails to Start .................. 428
Remote ............................ 29 Starting and Operating
.................... 424
Starting Procedures ...................... 424
Steering Power .......................... 461,464
Tilt Column ...................... 202,203
Wheel, Heated ...................... 204
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 202,203
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 406
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 406
Storage ............................... 625
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 417,625
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 625
Sun Roof .............................. 259
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 114
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 250
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 67
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 474
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