Maintenance Schedule; Dodge Turbo Diesel - Dodge D250 1990 Service Manual

Maintenance Guidelines
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Lubrication and Maintenance
DODGE Turbo Diesel
Maintenance Schedules
While specific maintenance periods are given In the following Maintenance Schedule, remember that the actual
operating environment of the engine governs the maintenance schedule. If the engine is operating in extreme
conditions, you must adopt a shorter maintenance period than indicated. Use the following schedule as a guide In
developing a maintenance program to fit your specific operation.
MAINTENANCE S C H E D U L E
Daily or Refueling
Every 6 Months
or
9700 Km [6000 ML]
Every 12 Months
or
19,300 Km [12,000 Mi.]
Every 24 Months
or
38,600 Km [24,000 ML]
Every 48 Months
or
77,200 Km [48,000 ML]
Check
Change/Replace
• Oil Level
• Coolant Level
• Fuel/Water Separator
Filter (if Water-in-Fuel
light is lit)
• Visual Check of
Components
• Lubricating Oil
• Lubricating Filter
• Lubricating Oil
• Lubricating Filter
• Fuel Filter
• Lubricating Oil
• Lubricating Filter
• Fuel Filter
• Air Cleaner
• Antifreeze*
• Lubricating Oil
• Lubricating Filter
• Fuel Filter
• Air Cleaner
• Antifreeze*
• Oil Level
• Coolant Level
• Fuel/Water Separator
Filter (if Water-in-Fuel
light is lit)
• Visual Check of
Components
AdJ ust
• Oil Level
• Coolant Level
• Fuel/Water Separator
Filter (if Water-in-Fuel
light is lit)
• Visual Check of
Components
• Valve Lash
Clearance
• Valve Lash
Clearance
• Oil Level
• Coolant Level
• Fuel/Water Separator
Filter (if Water-in-Fuel
light is lit)
• Visual Check of
Components
Check/Inspect
• Oil Level
• Coolant Level
• Fuel/Water Separator
Filter (if Water-in-Fuel
light is lit)
• Visual Check of
Components
• Air Cleaner
• Intake System
• Air Cleaner
• Intake System
• Antifreeze
• Intake System
• Fan Hub
• Belt Tensioner
Bearing
• Belt Tension
• Vibration Damper
• Intake System
• Fan Hub
• Belt Tensioner"
Bearing
• Belt Tension
• Vibration Damper
*ln tropical climates where antifreeze availability may be limited, use a corrosion inhibitor (Cummins Liquid DCA or an equivalent) to
protect the engine cooling system.