Service Intervals & Specifications

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

Component Miles/Months
Adjust Valve Clearance 24,000/24
Air Filter (1)
Auto. Trans. Fluid, Filter & Adjust Bands 12,000/12
Chassis Lube 6000/6
Coolant 24,000/24
Fuel Filter 12,000/12
Lube Drive Shaft 6000/6
Man. Trans. Fluid 36,000/36
Engine Oil (2) 6000/6
Oil Filter (3) 6000/6
Transfer Case 36,000/36
Wheel Bearings 24,000/24
(1) Filter Minder gauge Yellow disc will be in Red zone when filter element is restricted.
(2) If vehicle is operated under severe service conditions, change oil and filter every 3000 miles.
(3) Change oil filter at each oil change.
NOTE: Accessory drive belts for 8.0L engines are equipped with an automatic belt tensioner and no adjustment is required.
RENDER: 1.0x

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