Maintenance Schedules; Light Duty Engine; Emission Control System Maintenance; Fluid Fill Locations And Lubrication Points - Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

LIGHT DUTY ENGINE (1500 AND 2500
MODELS EXCEPT 8.0L) MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show
proper service for the vehicle.
First is Schedule "A". It lists all the scheduled
maintenance to be performed under "normal" operat-
ing conditions.
Second is Schedule"B" It is a schedule for vehicles
that are operated under the conditions listed at the
beginning of that schedule.
Use the schedule that best describes the driving
conditions.
Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
At Each Stop For Fuel
• Check engine oil level and add as required.
• Check windshield washer solvent and add as
required.
• Clean windshield and wiper blades as required.
Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals
as required.
• Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission
and add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
• Inspect and clean wiper blades. Replace if
required.
At Each Oil Change
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Adjust rear brake shoe to drum clearance.
• Rotate the tires at each oil change interval
shown on schedule "A" (7,500 Miles) or every other
interval shown on schedule "B" (6,000 Miles).
• Check engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Lubricate steering linkage.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The scheduled emission maintenance listed in bold
type on the Maintenance Schedules, must be done at
the mileage specified to assure the continued proper
functioning of the emission control system. These,
and all other maintenance services included in this
manual, should be done to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability. More frequent mainte-
nance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
FLUID FILL LOCATIONS AND LUBRICATION
POINTS
The fluid check/fill locations and lubrication points
are located in each applicable group.
LIGHT DUTY SCHEDULE "A"
7,500 Miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Lubricate the steering linkages.
• Check manual transmission fluid level.
• Inspect exhaust system.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km) or at 12 months
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Lubricate the steering linkages.
• Check manual transmission fluid level.
• Inspect exhaust system.
22,500 Miles (36 000 km) or at 18 months
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Inspect brake linings.
• Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
• Lubricate the steering linkages.
• Lubricate non permanently sealed ball joints.
• Check manual transmission fluid level.
• Inspect exhaust system.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or at 24 months
• Replace engine air cleaner element.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Lubricate the steering linkages.
• Inspect manual transmission fluid level.
• Inspect exhaust system.
37,500 Miles (60 000 km) or at 30 months
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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