Severe Duty All Models Only
NOTE:Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment
or is operated predominantly at idle or only very low
engine RPM’s. 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 871
Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
surfaces. If gear oil leakage is
suspected, check the fluid level.
If using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing, change axle fluid.XXX X X X X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 873
Flashers
Turn Signal.....................121, 183, 329
Flat Tire Stowage......................743, 764
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................682
Engine Oil............................681
Fuel Requirements...................680, 681
Maintenance...........................683
Replacement Parts.......................682
Starting..............................682
Flooded Engine Starting....................480
Fluid, Brake.............................867
Fluid Capacities..........................861
Fluid Leaks.............................121
Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................823
Power Steering.........................615
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts...........863
Fog Lights........................178, 320, 853Fold Flat Load Floor.......................251
Four-Way Hazard Flasher...................725
Four Wheel Drive.........................522
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................775
Front Axle (Differential).....................825
Fuel...................................674
Adding..............................683
Additives.............................678
Clean Air.............................676
Ethanol...........................676, 680
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................685
Gasoline..............................674
Light................................317
Materials Added........................678
Methanol.............................676
Octane Rating......................674, 863
Requirements......................
.674, 861
Tank Capacity..........................861
Fuel, Flexible............................680
898 INDEX
