NOTE: 1500 Models Only
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months on
1500 trucks, whichever comes first.
2500 – 3500 Models
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or twelve months on
2500 – 3500 trucks, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
•Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only)
and fill as needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 829
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
•Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4)
models only).
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
830 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. XXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rodends, and replace if necessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axlesurfaces. If gear oil leakage issuspected, check the fluid level.If using your vehicle for police,taxi, fleet, off-road or frequenttrailer towing, change axle fluid.
XXX X X X X8
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 831
Multi-Function Control Lever.................176
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps)............210
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................113
Occupant Restraints........................50
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................634
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)..............533
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)..............533
Oil, Engine..............................755
Capacity.............................819
Change Interval........................756
Dipstick..............................755
Disposal..............................758
Filter................................758
Filter Disposal.........................758
Identification Logo......................756
Recommendation.......................756
Synthetic.............................758
Viscosity.............................757
Oil Filter, Selection........................758
Onboard Diagnostic System..................751
Operating Precautions......................751
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................134
Overdrive...............................480
Overdrive OFF Switch......................480
Overhead Console.........................212
Overheating, Engine.......................298
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paint Care..............................790
Panic Alarm..............................28
Parking Brake............................578
ParkSense® System, Rear....................191
Passing Light............................177
Passive Entry.............................42
Pedals, Adjustable.........................18510
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