Maintaining your vehicle – Ram Trucks 2013 Chassis Cab - User Guide User Manual

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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power

steering and automatic transmission as needed

• Check function of all interior and exterior lights

Required Maintenance

Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required mainte-
nance.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:

• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires.

Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil

indicator system turns on.

• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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