Emission Control System Maintenance; Diesel - Dodge 2007 DH Ram Owner's Manual

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

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The "Scheduled" maintenance services, listed in bold
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E type in this section (Section 8) must be done at the times
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or mileages specified to assure the continued proper
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functioning of the emission control system. These, and all
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C other maintenance services included in this manual,
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should be done to provide best vehicle performance and
reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for
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vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty
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areas and very short trip driving.
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Inspection and service also should be done any time a
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malfunction is suspected.
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NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
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sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
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performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES — 5.9L CUMMINS
TURBO DIESEL
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 one or more of the following conditions that are
listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.
• Frequent short trips where the engine does not achieve
full operating temperature (operating temperature de-
fined as 190° F (66° C ) coolant temperature).
• Extensive engine idling (over 10 minutes per hour of
operation) at ambient temperatures less than 32° F (0°
C).
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Frequent trailer towing.
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).