Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 49

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 -13
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S — D I E S E L E N G I N E V E H I C L E
INTRODUCTION
There are two maintenance schedules that show
proper service intervals for Diesel Engine equipped
Dodge Ram vehicles. Use the schedule that best de­
scribes the conditions the vehicle is operated under.
When mileage 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.
• More than half of vehicle operation occurs in
heavy city traffic during hot weather (above 90° F).
SERWiCE INTERVALS FOR DIESEL ENGINE
VEHICLE
AT
EACH
STOP FOR
FUEL
• Check engine oil level and add as required.
• Check windshield washer solvent and add as required.
ONCE A MONTH
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual tire wear
or damage.
• Inspect battery and clean an tighten terminals as re­
quired.
• Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake mas­
ter cylinder, power steering and transmission. Add
fluid as required.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
• Drain water from fuel filter.
• Check Filter Minder, replace filter if necessary.
AT EACH OIL CHANGE
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown,
6,000 miles (9 600 km) on Schedule-A or every
other interval shown on Schedule—B.
• Check engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
6,000 MILES (9 800KM) OR AT 6 MONTHS
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
12,000 MILES (19 200KM) ©ft AT 12 MONTHS
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
© Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Inspect charge air cooler connections for leaks.
18,000 MILES (28 800KM) OR AT 18 MONTHS
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary.
24,000 MILES (38 400KM) OR AT 24 MONTHS
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Adjust valve lash clearance.
• Inspect fan hub.
• Inspect damper.
• Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
@ Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re­
place filter and adjust band.
• Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack, if
required (4x2).
• Inspect brake linings.
• Inspect charge air cooler connections for leaks.
30,000 MILES (48 OOOKM) OR AT 30 M@MTHS
• Change engine oil.
© Replace engine oil filter.
36,000 MILES (57 600KM) OR AT 36 MONTHS
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary.
• Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
• Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
• Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage.
• Inspect brake linings.
' • Flush and replace engine coolant at 36 months, re­
gardless of mileage.
• Inspect charge air cooler connections for leaks.
42,000 MILES (67 200KM) OR AT 42
MONTHS
• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
48,000 MILES (76 800KM) OR AT 48 MONTHS
© Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Re­
place filter and adjust bands.
• Adjust valve lash clearance.