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2008 Dodge Dakota
4.7L 8-cyl Engine Code [N]
302 bhp. @ 4600 rpm / Torque: 329 ft. lbs. @ 3600 rpm
16 Valves Single Overhead Camshaft
4.7L - V 8-cyl (4703 cc) Code: EVE (Gasoline)
Compression Ratio: 9.1:1

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  1. Engine Oil

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  1. Filters: Oil, Air, Cabin, Fuel, Transmission, Hydraulic & Crankcase

  2. Gasoline Engine Fuel Additives

    Dominator Octane Boost (AOB)
    AOBDominator Octane Boost (AOB)

    Maximizes power and improves performance in all two-cycle and four-cycle gasoline engines. Reduces engine knock, improves ignition and engine response, helps fuel burn cleaner and inhibits corrosion. Recommended for off-road and racing use. Packag...

    Gasoline Stabilizer (AST)
    ASTGasoline Stabilizer (AST)

    AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer (AST) reduces the oxidation process that occurs when fuel is stored for extended periods, improving performance, extending equipment life and decreasing maintenance expenses. Package sizes include: 16-oz. Bottle ...

    P.I Performance Improver (API)
    APIP.I Performance Improver (API)

    P.i. improves fuel mileage an average of 2.3% and up to 5.7%. Reduces emissions such as hydrocarbons (HC) up to 15%, carbon monoxide (CO) up to 26% and nitrous oxides (NOx) up to 17%. Restores power and performance. Reduces the need for costly higher...

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Maintenance Schedule as Provided by OEM Documentation

Distance:
6,000 miles (9,600 km)
Action:
Rotate
Item:
Wheels & tires
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.3
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A circular frame of hard material that may be solid or partly solid, is capable of turning on an axle, and holds the rubber cushion that contains compressed air.
Distance:
6,000 miles (9,600 km)
Action:
Change
Item:
Engine oil
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.24
Parts Units:
6
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A substance that lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine and reduces corrosion and the formation of rust.
Distance:
6,000 miles (9,600 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Oil filter
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A cartridge-filled canister placed in an engine's lubricating system to strain dirt and abrasive materials out of the oil.
Distance:
12,000 miles (19,200 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
CV joints
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.06
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Constant velocity joints, which are located on either end of the drive axles and transmit engine power while enabling full steering and suspension movement. Black accordion boots cover and protect these joints and hold lubricant.
Distance:
12,000 miles (19,200 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Exhaust system
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A system of tubing that routes exhaust gases from the exhaust manifold to the rear of the car and into the air. The exhaust system includes catalytic converters and mufflers that help reduce air and noise pollution generated by an engine.
Distance:
12,000 miles (19,200 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Brake lines, hoses & connections
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.02
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Tubes and their connections that carry brake fluid between the various components in a vehicle's brake system.
Distance:
12,000 miles (19,200 km)
Action:
Inspect/replace
Item:
Brake linings
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.02
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: High-friction, heat-resistant material that is attached to the brake shoes in a rear drum brake system.
Distance:
24,000 miles (38,400 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
CV joints
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.06
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Constant velocity joints, which are located on either end of the drive axles and transmit engine power while enabling full steering and suspension movement. Black accordion boots cover and protect these joints and hold lubricant.
Distance:
24,000 miles (38,400 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Exhaust system
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A system of tubing that routes exhaust gases from the exhaust manifold to the rear of the car and into the air. The exhaust system includes catalytic converters and mufflers that help reduce air and noise pollution generated by an engine.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Transfer case fluid
Interval in Month(s):
60
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricant used in the transfer case.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Air filter
Interval in Month(s):
30
Labor Units:
0.2
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Spark plugs
Interval in Month(s):
30
Labor Units:
0.5
Parts Units:
8
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
90,000 miles (144,000 km)
Action:
Inspect/replace
Item:
PCV valve
Interval in Month(s):
66
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, an emissions related device that allows venting of combustion gases from the crankcase to the intake system rather than the atmosphere.
Distance:
102,000 miles (163,200 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Spark plug wires
Interval in Month(s):
6
Labor Units:
0.5
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge the spark plug(s).
Distance:
102,000 miles (163,200 km)
Action:
Flush/replace
Item:
Coolant
Interval in Month(s):
60
Labor Units:
0.7
Parts Units:
3.3
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
102,000 miles (163,200 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Spark plugs
Interval in Month(s):
30
Labor Units:
0.5
Parts Units:
8
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Drive belt(s)
Interval in Month(s):
120
Labor Units:
1
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A belt that transfers the rotation of the engine through the crankshaft pulley to drive various devices, such as the alternator, water pump, air conditioning compressor or power steering pump.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)
Action:
Change
Item:
Automatic transmission fluid
Interval in Month(s):
120
Labor Units:
0.5
Parts Units:
5.5
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used for lubricating and cooling an automatic transmission.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Automatic transmission filter(s)
Interval in Month(s):
120
Labor Units:
0.3
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A component in most automatic transmissions that is fitted over the fluid intake, usually in the pan, that prevents debris and other contaminants from circulating throughout the transmission's inner workings and potentially causing unnecessary wear or damage. Some transmissions use a reusable metal or nylon mesh-type screen in place of a disposable filter.

Service Bulletin as Provided by OEM & NHTSA

Bulletin Date:
2007-08-01
Bulletin Number:
2304106
NHTSA Item Number:
10023351

Component Description: Exterior lighting.

Service Bulletin Summary: Exterior lamp - lens fogging. ( nhtsa item number - 10023351 ).

Bulletin Date:
2008-04-01
Bulletin Number:
08-031
NHTSA Item Number:
10024945

Component Description: Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc. .

Service Bulletin Summary: Dvd software update mygig radio for many radio functional issues and improvements. ( nhtsa item number - 10024945 ).

Bulletin Date:
2008-06-01
Bulletin Number:
09-002-08
NHTSA Item Number:
10025152

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine.

Service Bulletin Summary: Engine oil level incorrect. Applies to vehicles equipped with a 4. 7l engine built from feb. 17, 2008 and built before april 25, 2008. ( nhtsa item number - 10025152 ).

Bulletin Date:
2008-06-01
Bulletin Number:
H 11
NHTSA Item Number:
10025382

Component Description: Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc. .

Service Bulletin Summary: Customer satisfaction notification h11; radio software update. This notification applies only to vehicles equipped with a mygig radio (sales code rer with navigation system or ren without navigation system). Csc was received. ( nhtsa item number - 10025382 ).

Bulletin Date:
2008-07-01
Bulletin Number:
H 20
NHTSA Item Number:
10026066

Component Description: (A) Electrical system., (B) Electrical system: software.

Service Bulletin Summary: Chrysler: reconfigure front control module. The 4-way electrical connector for trailer lights on about 20,600 of the above vehicles may not function properly due to an improperly configured front control module (fcm). Csc was received. ( nhtsa item number - 10026066 ).

Bulletin Date:
2008-07-01
Bulletin Number:
H-20
NHTSA Item Number:
10026086

Component Description: Equipment:electrical.

Service Bulletin Summary: Chrysler: 4 way electrical connector for trailer lights may not function properly due to an improperly configured front control module (fcm). ( nhtsa item number - 10026086 ).

Bulletin Date:
2008-07-01
Bulletin Number:
21-018-08
NHTSA Item Number:
10026168

Component Description: Power train:automatic transmission.

Service Bulletin Summary: Chrysler/dodge/jeep: flash:diagnostic trouble code, dtc p0740 or p1798 and automatic transmission shift improvements 1-2 or 2-3 cold shift improvements. ( nhtsa item number - 10026168 ).

Bulletin Date:
2010-10-01
Bulletin Number:
K29
NHTSA Item Number:
10036674

Component Description: Air bags:side/window.

Service Bulletin Summary: Chrysler customer satisfaction campaign: select document search button to see owner notification letter. The side airbag inflatable curtain (sabic) on about 4200 my 2008-2010 dodge dakota vehicles may not deploy in an insurance institute f ( nhtsa item number - 10036674 ).


Recall Data Provided by NHTSA

#
1
Make(s):
CHRYSLER, DODGE, MITSUBISHI, RAM
Model(s):
300, 300C, 300S, 4500, 5500, ASPEN, CHARGER, DAKOTA, DURANGO, MAGNUM, RAIDER, RAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 4500, RAM 5500, SRT8
Year(s):
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Manufacturer:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA ID:
15V313000
Recall Date:
May 27th, 2015
Units Affected:
4,077,169

Affected Component: Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module.

Summary: Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 dodge ram 2500, 2004-2008 dodge ram 1500 and durango, 2006-2009 dodge ram 3500, 2008-2010 dodge ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 chrysler aspen, 2005-2010 chrysler 300, 300c, 300s, and srt8, 2006-2010 dodge charger, 2005-2008 magnum, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. .

Conequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. .

Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected chrysler and dodge owners and mitsubishi will notify the affected raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for chrylser on june 8, 2015. The recall for mitsubishi started on june 24, 2015. Chrysler and dodge owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is r25. Note: this recall supersedes recall 14v817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. .

Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

#
2
Make(s):
CHRYSLER, DODGE, MITSUBISHI, RAM
Model(s):
300, 300C, 300S, 4500, 5500, ASPEN, CHARGER, DAKOTA, DURANGO, MAGNUM, RAIDER, RAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 4500, RAM 5500, SRT8
Year(s):
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Manufacturer:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA ID:
15V313000
Recall Date:
May 27th, 2015
Units Affected:
4,077,169

Affected Component: Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module.

Summary: Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 dodge ram 2500, 2004-2008 dodge ram 1500 and durango, 2006-2009 dodge ram 3500, 2008-2010 dodge ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 chrysler aspen, 2005-2010 chrysler 300, 300c, 300s, and srt8, 2006-2010 dodge charger, 2005-2008 magnum, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. .

Conequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. .

Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected chrysler and dodge owners and mitsubishi will notify the affected raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for chrylser on june 8, 2015. The recall for mitsubishi started on june 24, 2015. Chrysler and dodge owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is r25. Note: this recall supersedes recall 14v817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. .

Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

#
3
Make(s):
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, MITSUBISHI, RAM
Model(s):
300, 4500, 5500, ASPEN, CHALLENGER, CHARGER, DAKOTA, DURANGO, MAGNUM, RAIDER, RAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 4500, RAM 5500, WRANGLER
Year(s):
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Manufacturer:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA ID:
16V352000
Recall Date:
May 24th, 2016
Units Affected:
4,648,270

Affected Component: Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module.

Summary: Chrysler (fca us llc) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 ram 2500 trucks produced at the st. Louis north assembly plant. With this change, chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 ram 3500, 2007-2010 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2010 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 dodge durango, 2007-2009 chrysler aspen, 2007-2012 jeep wrangler, 2008-2012 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2012 chrysler 300, 2006-2012 dodge charger, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in al, ca, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, sc, tx, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u. S. Virgin islands, or "zone a. "additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 ram 3500, 2007-2009 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2009 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 dodge durango, 2007-2009 chrysler aspen, 2007-2009 jeep wrangler, 2008-2009 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2009 chrysler 300, 2006-2009 dodge charger, 2005-2009 dodge dakota and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in az, ar, de, washington d. C. , il, in, ks, ky, md, mo, ne, nv, nj, nm, nc, oh, ok, pa, tn, va, and wv, or "zone b. "lastly, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 ram 2500, 2006-2008 ram 3500, 2007-2008 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2008 dodge durango, 2007-2008 chrysler aspen, 2007-2008 jeep wrangler, 2008 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2008 chrysler 300, 2006-2008 dodge charger, 2005-2008 dodge dakota, and 2006-2008 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in ak, co, ct, id, ia, me, ma, mi, mn, mt, nh, ny, nd, or, ri, sd, ut, vt, wa, wi, and wy. .

Conequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. .

Remedy: Chrysler will notify the chrysler, dodge, jeep and ram owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on march 27, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s43. Note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-7700. .

Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

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