Service Intervals & Specifications

1995 Dodge and Ram Pickup R3500, 2D Pickup, 8.0 W, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (LIGHT-DUTY SERVICE)

Component Miles/Months
Dakota, Ram Pickup 1500 & 2500 & Ram Van/Wagon
Air Filter 30,000/24
Auto. Trans. Fluid, Filter & Adjust Bands 37,500/30
Chassis Lube 7500/6
Coolant (1) 52,500/36
Man. Trans. Fluid 37,500/30
Engine Oil 7500/6
Oil Filter (2) 15,000/12
PCV Valve 60,000/60
Spark Plugs 30,000/24
Transfer Case 37,500/30
(1) Change coolant every 30,000 miles or 24 months thereafter.
(2) If mileage is less than 7500 miles each 12 months, replace filter at each oil change.
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (HEAVY-DUTY SERVICE)

Component Miles/Months
Ram Pickup 2500 & Ram Van/Wagon
Air Filter & Air Pump Filter 24,000/24
Auto. Trans. Fluid, Filter & Adjust Bands 24,000/24
Chassis Lube 6000/6
Coolant 54,000/54
EGR Valve (1) 60,000/60
Fuel Filter As Necessary
Man. Trans. Fluid 36,000/36
Engine Oil 6000/6
Oil Filter 12,000
PCV Valve 60,000/60
Spark Plugs 30,000/30
Transfer Case 36,000/36
Wheel Bearings 24,000/24
(1) Clean EGR passages when replacing EGR valve.
NOTE: Accessory drive belts for 3.9L engines are equipped with an automatic belt tensioner and no adjustment is required.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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