Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 24

DR
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
Miles
(Kilometers)
[Months]
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.
Check transfer case fluid level
(4X4).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends
2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
Flush and replace engine
coolant at 60 months,
regardless of mileage.
Inspect brake linings.
Replace engine air cleaner
filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Inspect PCV valve, replace
as necessary.
Replace ignition cables.
Miles
(Kilometers)
[Months]
Change engine oil and engine
oil filter.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends
2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
Check transfer case fluid level
(4X4).
Flush and replace Power
Steering Fluid.
Inspect brake linings.
Replace engine air cleaner
filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Inspect PCV valve, replace
as necessary.
Inspect auto tension drive belt
and replace if required
(3.7L/4.7L/5.7L).
Drain and refill automatic
tranmission fluid and change
main sump filter and spin-on
cooler return filter (if
equipped) [45RFE/545RFE
only].
36,000 42,000
(58 000) (67 000)
[36] [42]
X X
X X
X
72,000 78,000
(115000) (125 000)
[72] [78]
X X
X X
X
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
48,000 54,000
(77 000) (84 000)
[48] [54]
X X
X X
X
84,000 90,000
(134 000) (144 000)
[84] [90]
X X
X X
X
X
X
X
X*
X
0 - 11
60,000 66,000
(96 000) (106 000)
[60] [66]
X
X
X
X X
X
X
X
X*
X
96,000 100,000
(154 000) 160 000
[96]
X
X
X
X