Dodge 2012 Ram Truck Gas 1500 Owner's Manual page 680

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678 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Once A Month
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• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
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E damage.
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• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
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as required.
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• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
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• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
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operation.
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• Change the engine oil filter.
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• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
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CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
NOTE: ** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are
equipped with sixteen spark plugs. One set is located on
the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is
located on the side of the engine.
The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard
plug and must be changed every 48,000 miles
(78 000 km).
The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a
premium plug and must be changed every 96,000 miles
(156 000 km).