Dodge 2007 Ram Chassis Cab, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES – GAS ENGINES
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.
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Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
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Stop and go driving.
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Extensive engine idling.
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Driving in dusty conditions.
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Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
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More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32°C).
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Trailer towing.
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Snowplowing.
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Heavy Loading.
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Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
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Off-road or desert operation.
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If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
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