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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1999DAKOTA SLT, 2D PICKUP, 3.9 X, 4WD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSENGINE CONTROLS - SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONSQUICK-SERVICESERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONSREPLACEMENT INTERVALS (RAM PICKUP - HEAVY-DUTY - GASOLINE)
1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard

Replacement Intervals (Ram Pickup - Heavy-Duty - Gasoline)

1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, StandardSECTION Replacement Intervals (Ram Pickup - Heavy-Duty - Gasoline)
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (RAM PICKUP - HEAVY-DUTY - GASOLINE) (1)(2)

Component Months Miles
Air Filter
5.9L
Normal Service 24 24,000
Severe Service (3) (4) 12,000
8.0L 12 12,000
Air Injection Pump Filter
Normal Service 24 24,000
Severe Service (3) (4) 12,000
Coolant (5) (5)
EGR Valve (5.9L Only) (6)
Normal Service 60 60,000
Severe Service (3) 60,000
Engine Oil
Normal Service 6 6000
Severe Service (3) 3000
Engine Oil Filter
5.9L
Normal Service 12 12,000
Severe Service (3) 6000
8.0L
Normal Service 6 6000
Severe Service (3) 3000
PCV Valve (5.9L Only)
Normal Service 60 60,000
Severe Service (7) (3) 30,000
Distributor Cap & Rotor (5.9L Only)
Normal Service 60 60,000
Severe Service (3) 60,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service 30 30,000
Severe Service (3) 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service 60 60,000
Severe Service (3) 60,000
Oxygen Sensor (5.9L Only)
Normal Service 82 82,500
Severe Service (3) 82,500
Automatic Transmission Fluid, Filter & Band Adjustment
Normal Service 24 24,000
Severe Service (3) 12,000
Manual Transmission Fluid (8) (8)
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
Normal Service 36 36,000
Severe Service (3) 18,000
Front Differential Fluid (4WD) (9)
Severe Service (3) 12,000
Rear Differential Fluid (9) (3) 12,000
Repack Front Wheel Bearings
2WD
Normal Service 24 24,000
Severe Service (3) 9000
4WD
Normal Service 18 18,000
Severe Service (3) 6000
(1) Heavy-duty vehicles apply to 2500 and 3500 Federal models with 8.0L engine and all 3500 models with 5.9L gasoline engine.
(2) Different interval may be required for normal and severe service. Severe service is described as long periods of engine idling, frequent short trip operation of less than 5 miles, trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation, or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
(3) Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
(4) Inspect filter every 12,000 miles and replace as necessary. Replace at 24,000 miles unless previously replaced during inspection.
(5) Replace coolant at 36,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000 miles thereafter.
(6) If equipped with EGR valve, clean EGR passages when replacing EGR valve.
(7) Inspect and replace as necessary. Replace PCV valve at 60,000 miles.
(8) Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
(9) Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer. Manufacturer lists service schedule only under severe service conditions.
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