2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 517
2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Manual
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• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under "Odometer/Trip Odometer" under "Instrument Cluster Description" in Section 4 of this manual. At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while A I N T E N • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if A N required. C E Once a Month MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515 M the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or S C damage. H • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals D U as required. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake E master cylinder, power steering and transmission and S 8 add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. L E