2004 Dodge Dakota Owner's Manual - Page 263

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 263 M A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule. • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F32 (° C). • Trailer towing. • Heavy Loading. • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). • Off-road or desert operation. • If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) I N fuel. T NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule "B" of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual. E N A N C E NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions S C listed for Schedule B . Second is Schedule "A". It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule B . H E D U L E Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi- S tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first. 8