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Replacement parts, Dealer service, Maintenance procedures – Dodge 2008 Dakota User Manual

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use of genuine Mopar

௡ parts for normal/scheduled

maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Mopar

௡ parts for maintenance

and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.

DEALER SERVICE

Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special
tools and equipment to perform all service operations in
an expert manner. Service manuals are available which
include detailed service information for your vehicle.
Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure
yourself.

NOTE:

Intentional tampering with emissions control

systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a service
job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

The pages that follow contain the required maintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.

Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed
maintenance intervals, there are other items that should
operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it
could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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