Dodge Dakota 2006 Owner's Manual page 358

Once a Month
• Check tir e pr essur e and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspectthe battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as r equir ed.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant r eservoir , brake
mastercylinder ,and transmission and add as needed.
• Check alllightsand allotherelectricalitemsforcorr ect
operation.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
At Each OilChange
• Change the engine oilfilter .
• Inspectthe exhaustsystem.
• Inspectthe brake hoses.
• Inspectthe CV joints (ifequipped)and fr ontsuspen-
sion components.
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level (i
equipped).
• Check the manual transmission fluid level (if
equipped).
• Check the coolantlevel,hoses,and clamps.
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