RAM Trucks 1500, User Manual

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Diesel
Engine
Miles:
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
Or
Months:
6
1
2
1
8
2
4
3
0
3
6
4
2
4
8
5
4
6
0
6
6
7
2
7
8
Or
Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
40,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
When
pr
ompted
by
the
Engine
Oil
Indicator
System,
the
engine
oil
and
filter
must
be
changed.
If
not
pr
ompted
by
the
Engine
Oil
Indicator
System
within
7,500
miles
(12
000
km)
or
six
months
since
the
last
oil
and
filter
change,
change
the
engine
oil
and
engine
oil
filter
.
Under
no
cir
cumstances
should
oil
change
intervals
exceed
7,500
miles
(12
000
km)
or
six
months,
whichever
comes
first.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
X
Rotate
the
tir
es.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
X
Lubricate
fr
ont
drive
shaft
fitting
(4x4).
XXXXXXXXXXXX
X
Replace
fuel
filter
element.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspect
the
brake
linings.
XXXX
Inspect
and
adjust
parking
brake.
XXXX
Inspect
the
fr
ont
(4x4)
and
rear
axle
fluid,
change
if
using
your
vehicle
for
police,
taxi,
fleet,
of
f-r
oad
or
fr
equent
trailer
towing.
XXXXXX
Inspect
drive
belt;
replace
as
requir
ed.
XXXX
Check
the
transfer
case
fluid
(4x4).
X
X
Change
the
transfer
case
fluid
(4x4).
X
Inspect
the
manual
transmission
fluid,
add
if
necessary
.
X
Inspect
the
fr
ont
suspension,
tie
ro
d
ends
and
boot
seals
for
cracks
or
leaks
and
all
parts
for
damage,
wear
,
impr
oper
looseness
or
end
play;
replace
if
necessary
.
XXXXXX
Inspect
wheel
bearings.
X
X
X
Change
automatic
transmission
fluid.
X
X
X
•
Refer
to
the
Owner's
Manual
on
the
DVD
for
the
complete
maintenance
schedule.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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