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30K Mile Service

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#1 ·
I am due for my 30K mile service now. I pulled me owners manual out a few weeks back and I can't seem to locate it. Can anyone tell me or point me to a spot that lists what is needed for a 30K mile service? I don't want the dealer to do anything that is not required since I know this will be a pretty penny. This is my first time taking my truck in for maintenance per the manual so I am skeptical if it is really worth it. Can anyone offer input?

Thanks!!
 
#2 ·
Personally, I always perform as much of the maintenance as possible simply because it is so damn expensive.
 
#3 ·
The only thing required at 30k is to change the spark plugs, according to my 2010 manual, but the seem to change every year. I personally changed my plugs at 30k and plan to drop the trans pan to change the filters and change the rear differential fluid before I hit 36k. I actually change my rear diff fluid every 15-18k.

The plug change is not really that hard, just do it yourself and save a ton. Check out these 2 threads.

http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=321992&highlight=
http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=320655&highlight=
 
#4 ·
you can download the manual here, http://www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals/index.html

The maintenance schedule starts on page 560.

This is listed for 30k
30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or
30 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and
5.7L Engines).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting
(2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect exhaust system (including
isolators).

Im with myyoung on doing diffs and trans before or at 36k.

The shop will charge a pretty penny to do all this. If you are able to, this all can be done in a day, or to play it safe, in a weekend. Many of the first timers doing the Hemi plug change can be a half a day or more experience. Doing the diffs and trans, thats simple, but can get a little messy if you let it!

If you do bring it in to the dealer, see if they will allow you to use your own parts/fluids and just pay them labor. My dealership does that, and they enter into the systems that they did the work, so warranty maintenance issues are avoided :)
 
#5 ·
One of my future plans, hopefully before I hit 10k miles, is to change the transmission and rear end oil out for something like Royal Purple.
 
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