Dodge Durango

 Service Manual

Lubrication and Maintenance
Maintenance schedules

SERVICE PROCEDURES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

There are two maintenance schedules that show proper service for the vehicle.

First is Schedule "A". It lists all the scheduled maintenance to be performed under "normal" operating conditions.

Second is Schedule "B". It is a schedule for vehicles that are operated under the conditions listed at the beginning of that schedule.

Use the schedule that best describes the driving conditions.

Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.

At Each Stop For Gasoline

• Check engine oil level, add as required.
• Check windshield washer solvent and add if required.
• Clean windshield and wiper blades as required.

Once A Month

• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, power steering and transmission and add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.
• Inspect and clean wiper blades. Replace if required.

At Each Oil Change

• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect brake hoses
• Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on Schedule "A" (7,500 miles) or every other interval shown on Schedule "B" (6,000 miles).
• Check engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The scheduled emission maintenance listed in bold type on the Maintenance Schedules, must be done at the mileage specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide the best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip driving.

FLUID FILL LOCATIONS AND LUBRICATION POINTS

The fluid fill/check locations and lubrication points are located in each applicable group.

SCHEDULE "A"

7,500 Miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

15,000 Miles (24 000 km) or at 12 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

22,500 Miles (36 000 km) or at 18 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if required.
• Inspect front wheel bearings.
• Inspect brake linings.

30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or at 24 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).

37,500 Miles (60 000 km) or at 30 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill transfer case fluid.

45,000 Miles (72 000 km) or at 36 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if required.
• Inspect front wheel bearings.
• Inspect brake linings.
• Flush and replace engine coolant at 36 months, regardless of mileage.

52,500 Miles (84 000 km) or at 42 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at 36 months.

60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 48 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element.
• Replace ignition cables (5.2L & 5.9L).
• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*
• Replace spark plugs.
• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (5.2L & 5.9L).
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).

67,500 Miles (108 000 km) or at 54 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if required.
• Inspect front wheel bearings.
• Inspect brake linings.

75,000 Miles (120 000 km) or at 60 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill transfer case.
• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been 30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last change.
• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.

82,500 Miles (132 000 km) or at 66 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been 30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last change.

90,000 Miles (144 000 km) or at 72 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element.
• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*
• Replace spark plugs.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if required.
• Inspect front wheel bearings.
• Inspect brake linings.
• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).

97,500 Miles (156 000 km) or at 78 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

105,000 Miles (168 000 km) or at 84 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been 30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last change.
• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.

112,500 Miles (181 000 km) or at 90 months

• Change engine oil
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if required.
• Inspect front wheel bearings.
• Inspect brake linings.
• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been 30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last change.

120,000 Miles (192 000 km) or at 96 months

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element
• Replace ignition cables (5.2L & 5.9L).
• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*
• Replace spark plugs.
• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).

*This maintenance is recommended by Chrysler Corporation to the owner but is not required to maintain the warranty on the PCV valve.

Important: Inspection and service should also be performed any time a malfunction is observed or suspected.

SCHEDULE "B"

• Schedule "B" is for vehicles operated under the following conditions:
• Frequent short trip driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
• Frequent driving in dusty conditions
• Trailer towing
• Extensive idling
• More than 50% of driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90F (32C)

3,000 Miles (5 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

6,000 Miles (10 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

9,000 Miles (14 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

12,000 Miles (19 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.

15,000 Miles (24 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace as necessary.

18,000 Miles (29 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

21,000 Miles (34 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect front wheel bearings.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if required.

24,000 Miles (38 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.

27,000 miles (43 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter

30,000 Miles (48 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*

33,000 Miles (53,000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

36,000 Miles (58 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).
• Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.

39,000 Miles (62 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

42,000 Miles (67 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

45,000 Miles (72 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter
• Inspect front wheel bearings.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if required.
• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace as necessary.

48,000 Miles (77 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.

51,000 Miles (82 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Flush and replace engine coolant.

54,000 Miles (86 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

57,000 Miles (91 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

60,000 Miles (96 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element.
• Replace ignition cables (5.2L & 5.9L).
• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*
• Replace spark plugs.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings
• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (5.2L & 5.9L).

63,000 Miles (101 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

66,000 Miles (106,000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect front wheel bearings
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if required.

69,000 Miles (110 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

72,000 Miles (115 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.

75,000 Miles (120 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace as necessary.
• Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.

78,000 Miles (125 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

81,000 Miles (130 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been 30,000 miles (48 000 km) since last change.

84,000 Miles (134 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.

87,000 Miles (139 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

90,000 Miles (144 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*
• Inspect front wheel bearings.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if required.
• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.

93,000 Miles (149 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

96,000 Miles (154 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.

99,000 Miles (158 000 km)

• Change engine oil
• Replace engine oil filter.

102,000 Miles (163 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

105,000 Miles (168 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace as necessary.
• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.

108,000 Miles (173 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.

111,000 Miles (178 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
• Inspect front wheel bearings.
• Lubricate front suspension ball joints if required.
• Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been 30,00 miles (48 000 km) since last change.

114,000 Miles (182 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.

117,000 Miles (187 000 km)

• Change engine oil
• Replace engine oil filter.

120,000 Miles (192 000 km)

• Change engine oil.
• Replace engine oil filter.
• Replace engine air cleaner element.
• Replace ignition cables
• Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*
• Replace spark plugs.
• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid.

  Replace filter and adjust bands (5.2L & 5.9L).

• Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and change filter (4.7L).
• Change rear axle fluid.
• Change front axle fluid (4x4).
• Inspect brake linings.
• Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required

*This maintenance is recommended by Chrysler Corporation to the customer but is not required to maintain warranty on the PCV valve.

Prolonged operation with heavy loading, especially in hot weather, use of vehicle for off-the-highway operation, and trailer towing require the more frequent transmission service indicated with a in Schedule "B". Perform these services if the vehicle is usually operated under these conditions.

Important: Inspection and service should also be performed any time a malfunction is observed or suspected.

Lubricants

Maintenance schedules

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