Lubrication and Maintenance
DODGE
Turbo Diesel
Introduction
Page OA-3
- Tampering
with
Noise Control System Prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following acts or the
causing
thereof: (1) The removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair, or replacement of any device or element of
design incorporated
into
any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the
ultimate
purchaser of while it is in use, (2) the use of the vehicle
after
such
device or element of design has
been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.
- Classification of Lubricants
Oils,
lubricants, and greases are classified and graded according to standards recommended by the
Society
of Automotive Engineers
(SAE),
American Petroleum Institute (API) and
National
Lubricating
Greases
Institute (NLGI).
- Engine Oil
The
SAE
grade number indicates the
viscosity
of engine oils.
Engines
oils are
Identified
by a dual number,
for example,
SAE
15W-40,
which indicates a multi-viscosity oil.
- Gear Lubricants
The
SAE
grade number also indicates the
viscosity
of Multipurpose Gear Lubricants. The API classification
system
defines gear lubricants in terms of usage
such
as
API
GL-4
API GL-5 etc.
- Lubricants/Greases
Semisolid
lubricants bear the NLGI designation and are further
classified
as grades
0,1,2,3
etc.
Parts
Requiring No Lubrication
There are many points
that
should not be lubricated; some
because
they are permanently lubricated, some because
lubricants
will
be detrimental to their operating
characteristics,
and some because lubricants
will
cause
component
failures. In particular rubber bushings should not be lubricated
since
this not only
will
cause
them
to fail, but
will
destroy their
necessary
frictlonal
characteristics.
Parts
that
should not be lubricated are as follows:
Alternator Bearings Idler Arm Assembly
Suspension
Strut Bearing
Water
Pump Bearings
Drive Belts Rubber
Bushings
Throttle Control Cable
Fan
Belt Idler Pulley Starter Bearings Throttle Linkage
Parts
and Lubrication Recommendations
"Your Chrysler
Motor
vehicle has been engineered to
perform
for you for years to come. You
will
occasionally
require
service
and maintenance for your vehicle and Chrysler
Motor
recommends the use of "MOPAR" brand parts
and
accessories.
Each
MOPAR
part
has been specifically designed to maintain top efficiency and quality by the
same
team
of engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Only MOPAR can make this claim. Remember, whenever your
Dodge requires a new part, always request the brand name MOPAR - it's
worth
the
effort!
A
Word
About Maintenance
Preventative maintenance
is
the
easiest
and least expensive type of maintenance. Follow the maintenance schedule
recommendations outlined in Maintenance Guidelines.
Keep
records of regularly
scheduled
maintenance.
Use
the correct fuel, oil, and coolant in your engine as specified in Engine Specifications.
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