Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 28

BR/BE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
• Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
114,000 Miles (183 000 km) or at 116 months
• Replace engine oil and filter.
120,000 Miles (192 000 km) or at 124 months
• Replace engine oil and filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element.
• Replace ignition cables.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
MEDIUM DUTY SCHEDULE "B"
Follow this schedule if the vehicle usually operates
under one or more of the following conditions.
• Frequent short trips less than 5 miles (8 km).
• Frequent driving in dusty conditions
• Frequent trailer towing
• Extensive idling
• Move than 50% of the driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C)
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
9,000 Miles (14 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
12,000 Miles (19 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.‡
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace
as necessary.
18,000 Miles (29 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
21,000 Miles (29 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
24,000 Miles (38 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
• Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.
27,000 Miles (43 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element.
• Replace spark plugs.
33,000 Miles (53 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
36,000 Miles (58 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.‡
• Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.
• Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
39,000 Miles (62 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
42,000 Miles (67 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
45,000 Miles (72 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace
as necessary.
48,000 Miles (77 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.
Replace filter and adjust bands.
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.
• Flush and replace engine coolant.
51,000 Miles (82 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
54,000 Miles (86 000 km)
• Replace engine oil and filter.
• Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
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