Suspension - Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual

0 - 6 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
FLUID CAPACITIES (Continued)
DESCRIPTION
REAR AXLE ± .03 L (1 oz)
9 1/4
10 1/2 AA
11 1/2 AA
*** With Trac-Lok add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Limited Slip
Additive.
** Includes 0.9L (1.0 qts.) for coolant reservoir.
*Nominal refill capacities are shown. A variation may
be observed from vehicle to vehicle due to
manufacturing tolerance and refill procedure.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Maintenance Schedule Information not included in
this section, is located in the appropriate Owner's
Manual.
There are two maintenance schedules that show
the required service for your vehicle.
First is Schedule "B". It is for vehicles that are
operated under the conditions that are listed below
and at the beginning of the schedule.
• Day or night temperatures are below 0° C (32°
F).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 32° C (90° F).
• Trailer towing.
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
• Off-road or desert operation.
• If equipped for and operating with E-85
(ethanol) fuel.
NOTE: If ANY of these apply to the vehicle then
change the engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow
schedule "B" of the Maintenance Schedules sec-
tion of this manual.
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the condi-
tions listed for Schedule B .
Second is Schedule "A". It is for vehicles that are
not operated under any of the conditions listed under
Schedule B .
SPECIFICATION
2.32 L (4.9 pts.)***
2.25 L (4.75 pts.)
3.62 L (7.65 pts)
Use the schedule that best describes the driving
conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow
the interval that occurs first.
CAUTION: Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
• Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after
a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil
level while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil
only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN
mark.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
and add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front sus-
pension components.
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
• Check the manual transmission fluid level.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Rotate the tires at each oil change interval
shown on Schedule "A" 10 000 km (6,000 miles) or
every other interval shown on Schedule "B" 10 000
km (6,000 miles).
Tire Rotation
• Rotate the tires at 6,000 miles (10 000 km).
Schedule "B"
Follow schedule "B" if you usually operate your
vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.
• Day or night temperatures are below 0° C (32°
F).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 32° C (90° F).
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