Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 63

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 - 27
Fig. 2 Dipstick Location
(6) Add oil only if level is below the ADD mark on
dipstick.
Fig. 3 Oil Level Indicator Dipstick
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals
described in the Maintenance Schedule.
T O
CHANGE
ENI 1 NE OI L
Run engine until achieving normal operating tem­
perature.
(1) Position the vehicle on a level surface.
(2) Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands. Re­
fer to Hoisting and Jacking Recommendations in this
group.
(3) Remove oil fill cap.
(4) Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase
drain.
(5) Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow
oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for
stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug and
gasket if damaged.
(6) Install drain plug in crankcase.
(7) Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified
type and amount of engine oil described in this sec­
tion.
(8) Install oil fill cap.
(9) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
(10) Stop engine and inspect oil level.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION
The quality of replacement filter cartridges varies
considerably. Only a high quality filter cartridge
should be used to assure most efficient service. MO­
PAR oil filter cartridge is a cartridge of this type and
is recommended.
OIL FILTER REMOVAL
(1) Position a drain pan under the oil filter.
(2) Using a suitable oil filter wrench loosen filter
by turning counterclockwise (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Oil
Filter
Removal
(3) When filter separates from adapter nipple, tip
gasket end upward to minimize oil spill. Remove fil­
ter from vehicle.
(4) With a wiping cloth, clean the gasket sealing
surface (Fig. 5) of oil and grime.
Fig. 5 Oil Filter Sealing Surface—Typical
£ML FILTER INSTALLATION
(1) Lightly lubricate oil filter gasket with engine
oil or chassis grease.
(2) Thread filter in a clockwise motion onto
adapter nipple. When gasket makes contact with
sealing surface, hand tighten filter one full turn, do
not over tighten.