Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 26

DR
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
Once a Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
• Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
and transfer case (if equipped), add as needed.
• Check Filter Minder™. Replace air cleaner
filter element if necessary.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front sus-
pension components.
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
• Check the manual transmission fluid level.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
Tire Rotation
• Rotate the tires every 7,500 miles (12 000 km).
Miles
(Kilometers)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500
(4X4) models only.
Inspect water pump weep hole for
blockage.
Replace fuel filter element. Clean the water
in fuel sensor.
Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4X4).
Inspect brake linings.
Inspect and adjust parking brake if
necessary.
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Change Chart Notes
•
Tier 1 EPA (250 hp or 305 hp) Engines Only
(see engine data label for your engine type)
• † California LEV (235 hp) Engines Only (see
engine data label for your engine type)
Schedule "B"
Follow schedule "B" if you usually operate your
vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.
• Day or night temperatures are below 0° C (32°
F).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 32° C (90° F).
• Trailer towing.
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
• Off-road or desert operation.
3,750 7,500
(6 000) (12 000)
X† X †
X
11,250 15,000
(18 000) (24 000)
X† X †
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0 - 13
18,750
(30 000)
X†