Dodge 2004 Dakota Automobile User Manual


 
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
Change the engine oil filter.
Inspect the exhaust system.
Inspect the brake hoses.
Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
Check the automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped).
Check the manual transmission fluid level (if
equipped).
Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
Tire Rotation
Rotate the tires every 6,000 miles (10 000 km).
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