2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 486

M 484 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I At Each Stop for Fuel N T • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully E warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while N A the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuN racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the C level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. E S C H E D U L E S • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required. Once a Month • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery, clean and tighten the terminals as required. • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as needed. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. 8