Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 34

• LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 0 - 9
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S D I E S E L E N G I N E V E H I C L E
SEVERE SERVICE
I f your vehicle is subjected to the conditions listed
below, maintenance should be performed twice as fre­
quently. Engine oil and oil filter should be changed
every 5,000 miles (8 000 km) or 200 hours of opera­
tion, whichever comes first.
• Vehicle is used for extensive trailer towing.
• Operating under heavy load.
A T EACH STOP
FOR
FUEL
• Check engine oil level, add as required.
• Check windshield washer solvent and add i f re­
quired.
ONCE A MONTH
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, power steer­
ing and transmission and add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
6,000 MILES (9 600 KM) OR AT 6 MONTHS
Change engine oil and replace filter.
Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
Lubricate steering linkage.
Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
plines.
Inspect brake hoses.
Rotate tires.
12,000 MILES (19 OOO KM) OR AT 12 MONTHS
Change engine oil and replace filter.
Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
Replace fuel filter.
Replace automatic transmission fluid and filter,
adjust bands.
Inspect drive belts.
Inspect front wheel bearings.
Lubricate steering linkage.
Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
splines.
Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect and clean water pump weep hole.
Rotate tires.
18,000 MILES (29 OOO KM) OR AT 18 MONTHS
Change engine oil and replace filter.
Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
Lubricate steering linkage.
Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
splines.
Inspect brake hoses.
Rotate tires.
' 24,000 MILES (38 OOO KM) OR AT 24 MONTHS
• Change engine oil and replace filter.
• Replace engine coolant.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Replace automatic transmission fluid and filter,
adjust bands.
• Adjust valve lash clearance.
• Inspect drive belts.
• Inspect fan hub.
• Inspect damper.
• Inspect front wheel bearings.
• Inspect and clean water pump weep hole.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
splines.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints.
• Lubricate manual transmission gearshift control.
• Inspect brake linings.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Rotate tires.
30,000 MILES (48 OOO KM) OR A T 30 MONTHS
• Change engine oil and replace filter.
• Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
• Inspect front wheel bearings.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
splines.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Rotate tires.
36,000 MILES (58 OOO KM) OR A T 36 MONTHS
• Change engine oil and replace filter.
• Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Replace automatic transmission fluid and filter,
adjust bands.
• Drain and refill manual transmission.
• Drain and refill transfer case.
• Inspect drive belts.
• Inspect and clean water pump weep hole.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
splines.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Rotate tires. .
42,000 MILES (67 OOO KM) OR A T 42 MONTHS
• Change engine oil and replace filter.
• Check engine coolant level, hoses and clamps.
• Lubricate steering linkage.
• Lubricate propeller shaft universal joints and slip
splines.
• Inspect brake hoses.
• Rotate tires.