Dodge 2008 Dakota Owner's Manual page 391

Maintenance Items
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate Tires.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Inspect the front & rear axle fluid, change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing.
Inspect the CV Joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect Exhaust System. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, replace if necessary.
Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Miles Kilometers
6,000 10 000
6,000 10 000
12,000 20 000
12,000 20 000
18,000 30 000
24,000 40 000
24,000 40 000
24,000 40 000
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 391
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