Wednesday, May 22, 2013

2001 Dodge Ram 1500/2500 Maintenance Schedule/Repair Manual


MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
LIGHT DUTY ENGINE (1500 AND 2500
MODELS EXCEPT 8.0L) MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES

It is highly recommended you not attempt to perform service or repair to your Dodge Ram truck without a factory repair manual handy. Important service information, illustrations and safety precautions may be present. 



The repair manual covers every aspect of repair for the 2001 Dodge Ram truck and covers all of the following models: 2001 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 3.9L 6-Cylinder, MPI Gasoline 5.9L 8-Cylinder, 5.2L V8, MPI Gasoline (Heavy Duty) Turbo Diesel (5.9L), 8.0L 10 Cylinder Models. Basically, it covers all 2001 Dodge Ram trucks. 

MAINTENANCE INFORMATION


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” operat- ing 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 Fuel
Check engine oil level and add as required.
Check windshield washer solvent and add as 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, brake master cylinder, 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.
Adjust rear brake shoe to drum clearance.
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. Lubricate steering linkage.
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 mainte-
nance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE 0 - 7 conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
FLUID FILL LOCATIONS AND LUBRICATION POINTS
The fluid check/fill locations and lubrication points are located in each applicable group.
LIGHT DUTY SCHEDULE “A”
7,500 Miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km) or at 12 months
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
22,500 Miles (36 000 km) or at 18 months
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Lubricate non permanently sealed ball joints. Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or at 24 months
Replace engine air cleaner element. Replace spark plugs.
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Inspect manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
37,500 Miles (60 000 km) or at 30 months
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Inspect manual transmission fluid level. Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
Inspect exhaust system.
45,000 Miles (72 000 km) or at 36 months
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Lubricate non permanently sealed ball joints. Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
52,500 Miles (84 000 km) or at 42 months
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Flush and replace engine coolant.
Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Inspect manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 48 months
Replace engine air cleaner element.
Replace ignition cables.
Check PCV valve and replace as neces-
sary.*
Replace spark plugs.
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
67,500 Miles (108 000 km) or at 54 months
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Lubricate non permanently sealed ball joints. Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
BR/BE
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75,000 Miles (120 000 km) or at 60 months
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.**
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
Inspect exhaust system.
82,500 Miles (132 000 km) or at 66 months
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been
30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last change.
Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Inspect manual transmission fluid level. Inspect exhaust system.
90,000 Miles (144 000 km) or at 72 months
Replace engine air cleaner element.
Check PCV valve and replace as neces- sary.*
Replace spark plugs.
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.**
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Lubricate non permanently sealed ball joints. Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
97,500 Miles (156 000 km) or at 78 months
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Inspect manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
100,000 Miles (160,000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid, filter and adjust bands.
BR/BE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
105,000 Miles (168 000 km) or at 84 months
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.**
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
112,500 Miles (180 000 km) or at 90 months
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Flush and replace engine coolant if it has been
30,000 miles (48 000 km) or 24 months since last change.
Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Inspect front wheel bearings. Clean and repack,
if required (4x2).
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Lubricate non permanently sealed ball joints. Check manual transmission fluid level.
Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
Inspect exhaust system.
120,000 Miles (192 000 km) or at 96 months
Replace engine air cleaner element.
Replace ignition cables.
Check PCV valve and replace as neces-
sary.*
Replace spark plugs.
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.**
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
*This maintenance is recommended by Daimler-
Chrysler to the customer but it is not required to maintain warranty on the PCV valve.
**This maintenance is not required if the belt was previously replaced.
LIGHT DUTY SCHEDULE “B”
Follow this schedule if the vehicle is usually oper-
ated under one or more of the following conditions. Frequent short trips of less than 5 miles.
Frequent driving in dusty conditions.
Trailer towing.
Frequent long periods of engine idling.
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE 0 - 9
More than 50 percent of the driving is at sus- tained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Frequent stop and go driving.
Day and night temperatures are below freezing. Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
Off-road or desert operation.
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
9,000 Miles (14 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
12,000 Miles (19 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4x4).
Inspect exhaust system.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace as necessary.
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
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Inspect exhaust system.
18,000 Miles (29 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
21,000 Miles (34 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
24,000 Miles (38 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4x4).
Inspect exhaust system.
27,000 Miles (43 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
Replace engine air cleaner element.
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*
Replace spark plugs.
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Change automatic transmission fluid, filter and
adjust the bands.
Check manual transmission fluid level. Inspect exhaust system.
BR/BE
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33,000 Miles (53 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
36,000 Miles (58 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4x4).
Inspect exhaust system.
39,000 Miles (62 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
42,000 Miles (67 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
45,000 Miles (72 000 km)
Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace as necessary.
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
48,000 Miles (77 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
BR/BE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
Inspect brake linings.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level. Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4x4).
Inspect exhaust system.
51,000 Miles (82 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Flush and replace engine coolant.
Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
54,000 Miles (86 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
57,000 Miles (91 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
60,000 Miles (96 000 km)
Replace engine air cleaner element.
Replace ignition cables.
Inspect PCV valve and replace as neces-
sary.*
Replace spark plugs.
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Change automatic transmission fluid, filter and
adjust the bands.
Check manual transmission fluid level. Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4x4).
Inspect exhaust system.
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
63,000 Miles (101 000 km)
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Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
66,000 Miles (106 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
69,000 Miles (110 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
72,000 Miles (115 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4x4).
Inspect exhaust system.
75,000 Miles (120 000 km)
Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace as necessary.
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.**
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
78,000 Miles (125 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
0 - 12 LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level. Inspect exhaust system.
81,000 Miles (130 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Flush and replace engine coolant.
Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
84,000 Miles (134 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4x4).
Inspect exhaust system.
87,000 Miles (139 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
90,000 Miles (144 000 km)
Replace engine air cleaner element.
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.*
Replace spark plugs.
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.**
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Change automatic transmission fluid, filter and
adjust the bands.
Check manual transmission fluid level. Inspect exhaust system.
93,000 Miles (149 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
BR/BE Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
96,000 Miles (154 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4x4).
Inspect exhaust system.
99,000 Miles (158 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
102,000 Miles (163 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
105,000 Miles (168 000 km)
Inspect engine air cleaner element, replace as necessary.
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required.**
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
108,000 Miles (173 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Drain and refill transfer case fluid.
Change rear axle fluid.
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Lubricate the steering linkages.
BR/BE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)
Change front axle fluid (4x4). Inspect exhaust system.
111,000 Miles (178 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Flush and replace engine coolant.
Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
114,000 Miles (182 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
117,000 Miles (187 000 km)
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Inspect exhaust system.
120,000 Miles (192 000 km)
Replace engine air cleaner element.
Replace ignition cables.
Inspect PCV valve and replace as necessary.* Replace spark plugs.
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if
required.**
Change engine oil.
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. Inspect brake hoses.
Inspect brake linings.
Lubricate the steering linkages.
Change automatic transmission fluid, filter and
adjust the bands.
Check manual transmission fluid level.
Change rear axle fluid.
Change front axle fluid (4x4).
Inspect exhaust system.
*This maintenance is recommended by Daimler-
Chrysler to the customer but it is not required to maintain warranty on the PCV valve.
**This maintenance is not required if the belt was previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. 

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