Introduction
Page
OA-2
Lubrication
and Maintenance
DODGE
Turbo
Diesel
General
Information
Maintenance and lubrication
service
recommendations have been compiled to provide maximum protection for the
owner's
investment against
all
reasonable
types
of driving
conditions.
Since
these
conditions
vary
with
the Individual
operator's driving habits, (area
in
which
the
vehicle
is
operated, and type of
service
to
which
the
vehicle
is
subject)
it
is
necessary
to prescribe lubrication and maintenance
service
on a
time
schedule
as well as mileage interval
basis.
The
maintenance
charts
are related to "Heavy Duty
Cycle"
only.
Heavy Duty
Cycle
Vehicles
with
a
gross
vehicle weight rating of
3860
kg
[8,601
lbs.] or over must conform to heavy duty
emission
standards.
The
GVWR for each vehicle as manufactured appears on the Safety Certification label, affixed to the lock pillar on
the drivers door. Additional information can be found in the Operating Instructions and Product Information Manual
provided
with
the
vehicle.
Severe
Service
Vehicles
operating under one or more of the following
conditions
will require more frequent
service.
1. In extremely dusty
areas.
2.
50 percent or more of the
vehicle's
operation is In heavy city traffic in high temperature (90 degrees or higher).
3. Prolonged idling.
4. Extremely short run operation.
5.
Commerciai
type operation.
6. Operated
in
water.
Noise
Control Systems
All
vehicles
built over 4535 kg
[10,000
lbs.]
Gross
Vehicle
Weight Rating and manufactured after
1
/1 /78 for
sale
and
use
in the United
States
are required to comply
with
the Federal Government's Exterior Noise Regulations. These
vehicles
can be identified by the Noise
Emissions
Control Label located
in
the operator's compartment.
- Required Maintenance for Noise Control Systems
The
following maintenance
services
must be performed every 6 months or
9600
km
[6,000
miles] whichever
occurs
first to
assure
proper operation of the noise control
systems.
Inspection and service should be
performed anytime a malfunction is observed or
suspected.
In addition, proper maintenance of the entire
vehicle
will help the
effectiveness
of the
noise
control
system.
- Exhaust System
Inspect
the entire exhaust
system
for leaks and damage parts.
Devices
such
as
hangers,
clamps, and U-bolts
should
be
tight
and in good condition. Damaged components, burned or blown out mufflers, burned or rusted
out exhaust pipes should be replaced according to the procedure and specifications outlined in
"Exhaust",
Group
11.
- Air Cleaner Assembly
Inspect
air cleaner
housing
for proper
assembly
and fit.
Make
certain
that
the air cleaner is properly positioned
and the cover
is
tight.
Check
all
hoses
leading to the cleaner for
tightness.
The air
filter
element must also be
clean
and
serviced
according
to the instruction outlined in the
Scheduled
Maintenance
Section
of
this
manual.
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