Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 37

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 1
L U B R I C A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
C O N T E N T S
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CHASSIS AND BODY 35
DIESEL ENGINE 26
DRIVETRAIN 30
ENGINE MAINTENANCE-GASOLINE 20
GENERAL INFORMATION 1
JUMP STARTING, TOWING AND HOISTING . . . 17
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES—DIESEL ENGINE
VEHICLE 13
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES—HEAVY DUTY . . . 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES—LIGHT DUTY
VEHICLES 4
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
INDEX
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Classification of Lubricants 2
Components Requiring No Lubrication 3
Fluid Capacities 3
Fuel Requirements 1
International Symbols 1
Introduction ., 1
Lubrieation and Replacement Parts
Recommendation 2
INTRODUCTION
Lubrication and maintenance is divided into re­
quired and recommended service tasks. The required
service tasks must be completed to verify the emis­
sion controls function correctly. The recommended
service tasks should be completed to maintain safety
and durability.
This information will assist the service personnel
in providing maximum protection for each owner's
vehicle.
Conditions can vary with individual driving habits.
It is necessary to schedule maintenance as a time in­
terval as well as a distance interval.
It is the owner's responsibility to determine the ap­
plicable driving condition. Also to have the vehicle
serviced according to the maintenance schedule, and
to pay for the necessary parts and labor.
Additional maintenance and lubrication informa­
tion is listed in the Owner's Manual.
UTEilATlOlAL SfiBOLS
Chrysler Corporation uses international symbols to
identify engine compartment lubricant and fluid in­
spection and fill locations (Fig. 1).
W C H R Y S L E R C O R P O R A T I O N
ENGINE OIL
o
BRAKE FLUID
o
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID
0
POWER
STEERING
FLUID
ENGINE
COOLANT
WINDSHIELD
WASHER FLUID^
9500-1
Fig. 11nternational Symbols
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
GASOLINE ENGINES
Chrysler Corporation gasoline engines require the
use of unleaded gasoline to reduce the potentially
harmful effects of lead to the environment. Also un­
leaded fuel is necessary to prevent damage to the
catalytic converter/02 sensor. The fuel must have a
minimum octane rating of 87 based on the (R + M)/2
calculation method.