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Emission-related components, Maintenance free battery – Dodge 2007 Power Wagon User Manual

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To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:

• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition

when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.

• Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the

vehicle.

• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires

disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.

Emission-Related Components

Positive Crankcase (PCV) Valve
Proper operation of the crankcase ventilation system
requires that the PCV valve be free of sticking or plug-
ging from deposits. Deposits can accumulate in the PCV
valve and passages with increasing mileage. Have the
PCV valve, hoses, and passages checked for proper
operation at the intervals specified. If the valve is
plugged or sticking, replace with a new valve— do not
attempt to clean the old PCV valve!

Check the ventila-

tion hoses for indications of damage, weepage or plug-
ging with deposits. Replace if necessary.

Maintenance Free Battery

The top of the maintenance free battery is permanently
sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic
maintenance required.

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE