Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 32

BR/BE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been
30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last
change.
• Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x4).
• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace
as necessary (8.0L only).
*Requires Service Reminder Indicator Light. If so
equipped, these parts are to be replaced at the indi-
cated mileage or when the service reminder indicator
light remains on continuously with the key in the
"ON" position, whichever occurs first.
HEAVY DUTY SCHEDULE "B"
Follow this schedule if the vehicle is usually oper-
ated under one or more of the following conditions.
• Frequent short trips driving less than 5 miles
(8km)
• Frequent driving in dusty conditions
• Frequent trailer towing
• Extensive idling
• More than 50% of the driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate tie rod ends every 3,000 miles (5 000
km).
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate tie rod ends every 3,000 miles (5 000
km).
• Inspect front wheel bearings (4x4).
9,000 Miles (14 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate tie rod ends every 3,000 miles (5 000
km).
• Inspect front wheel bearings (4x2).
12,000 Miles (19 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect engine air cleaner element and air
pump filter, replace as necessary.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.‡
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.
• Lubricate tie rod ends every 3,000 miles (5 000
km).
• Inspect front wheel bearings (4x4).
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate tie rod ends every 3,000 miles (5 000
km).
18,000 Miles (29 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate tie rod ends every 3,000 miles (5 000
km).
• Inspect front wheel bearings (4x4).
• Inspect front wheel bearings (4x2).
• Drain and refill transfer case fluid every 18,000
miles (4x4).
21,000 Miles (34 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate tie rod ends every 3,000 miles (5 000
km).
24,000 Miles (38 000 km)
• Change engine oil
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element and air
pump filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Clean and lubricate crankcase inlet air filter
(5.9L).
• Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
• Inspect brake linings.
• Lubricate tie rod ends every 3,000 miles (5 000
km).
• Inspect front wheel bearings (4x4).
27,000 Miles (43 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate tie rod ends every 3,000 miles (5 000
km).
• Inspect front wheel bearings (4x2).
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate tie rod ends every 3,000 miles (5 000
km).
• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary
(5.9L).
• Replace spark plugs.
• Inspect front wheel bearings (4x4).
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