Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 44

0 - 8 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S — H E A V Y D U T Y
INTRODUCTION
There are two maintenance schedules that show
proper service intervals for Heavy Duty Dodge Earn
vehicles. Use the schedule that best describes the
conditions the vehicle is operated under. When mile­
age and time is listed, follow the interval that occurs
first.
Schedule—A lists all the scheduled maintenance
to be performed under normal operating conditions.
Schedule—B is a schedule for vehicles that are
usually operated under one or more of the following
. conditions.
• Frequent short trip driving less than 5 miles (8
km).
• Frequent driving in dusty conditions.
• Trailer towing or heavy load hauling.
• Frequent long periods of engine idling.
• Sustained high speed operation.
• Desert operation.
® Frequent starting and stopping.
® Cold climate operation.
• Off road driving.
• Commercial service.
• Snow plow operation.
o More than half of vehicle operation occurs in
heavy city traffic during hot weather (above 90° F).
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The schedule emission maintenance listed in bold
type on the following schedules, must be done at the
mileage specified to assure the continued proper
functioning of the emission control system. These,
and all other maintenance services included in this
manual, should be done to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability. More frequent mainte­
nance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
SERVICE INTERVALS FOR 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY
DUTY VEHICLES
AT
EACH
STOP FOR GASOLINE
• Check engine oil level and add as required.
• Check windshield washer solvent and add as re­
quired.
ONCE A MONTH
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual tire wear
or damage.
® Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake mas­
ter cylinder, power steering and transmission. Add
fluid as required.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for cor­
rect operation.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
AT EACH OIL CHANGE
® Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect brake hoses.
® Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown
on Schedule—A (6,000 Miles) or every other interval
shown on Schedule-B (6,000 Miles).
• Check engine coolant level,hoses, and clamps.
• If your mileage is less than 6,000 miles (9 600km)
yearly, replace the engine oil filter at each oil change.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Replace engine oil filter at every oil change (8.0L
only).
SCHEDULE—A
6,000 MILES (10 OOOKM) OR AT 6 MONTHS
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter (8.0L only).
12,000
MILES (19 OOOKM) OR AT 12 MONTHS
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
18,000
MILES (29 OOOKM) OR AT 18 MONTHS
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter (8.0L only).
• Inspect brake linings.
24,000
MILES (38 OOOKM) OR AT 24 MONTHS
® Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner and air pump ele­
ments.
• Clean and relubricate crankcase inlet air filter
(5.9L).
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re­
place filter and adjust bands.
• Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack, if
required (4x2).
30,000
MILES (48 OOOKM) OR AT 30 MONTHS
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter (8.0L only).
• Replace spark plugs.
36,000
MILES (58 OOOKM) OR AT 36 MONTHS
© Change engine oil.
© Replace engine oil filter.
© Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
o Inspect brake linings.
© Flush and replace engine coolant at 36 months, re­
gardless of mileage..