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choke shaft (or every six months)<br> Change engine oil (or every 12 months)<br> Replace engine oil filter (or every 12 months or every other oil change)</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)</b><br> Apply solvent to carburetor choke shaft (or every six months)<br> Check and service cooling system (or every 12 months)<br> Change engine oil (or every 12 months)<br> Apply solvent to fast idle cam and pivot pin (or every six months)<br> Check and adjust idle speed and air-fuel mixture as required<br> Check operation of positive crankcase vent valve, replace if necessary<br> Inspect all fuel system & underhood rubber and plastic components (emissions hoses) and replace if necessary</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 22,500 miles (36,000 km)</b><br> Apply solvent to carburetor choke shaft (or every six months)<br> Change engine oil (or every 12 months)<br> Replace engine oil filter (or every 12 months or every other oil change)</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)</b><br> Check and adjust automatic choke as required<br> Apply solvent to carburetor choke shaft (or every six months)<br> Replace carburetor air filter<br> Check and service cooling system (or every 12 months)<br> Clean crankcase inlet filter<br> Change engine oil (or every 12 months)<br> Apply solvent to fast idle cam and pivot pin (or every six months)<br> Replace fuel filter<br> Check and adjust idle speed and air-fuel mixture as required<br> Apply solvent to manifold heat control valve<br> Replace positive crankcase vent valve<br> Replace spark plugs<br> Inspect all fuel system & underhood rubber and plastic components (emissions hoses) and replace if necessary<br> Replace vapor storage canister filter element</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 37,500 miles (60,000 km)</b><br> Apply solvent to carburetor choke shaft (or every six months)<br> Change engine oil (or every 12 months)<br> Replace engine oil filter (or every 12 months or every other oil change)</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 45,000 miles (72,000 km)</b><br> Apply solvent to carburetor choke shaft (or every six months)<br> Check and service cooling system (or every 12 months)<br> Change engine oil (or every 12 months)<br> Apply solvent to fast idle cam and pivot pin (or every six months)<br> Check and adjust idle speed and air-fuel mixture as required<br> Check operation of positive crankcase vent valve, replace if necessary<br> Inspect all fuel system & underhood rubber and plastic components (emissions hoses) and replace if necessary</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b><img border="0" src="../graphic/cone.gif" width="20" height="20"><a name="2">R</a>ECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SERVICES</b></font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 6 months</b><br> Check exhaust system for leaks and missing or damaged parts<br> Inspect brake master cylinder fluid level<br> Inspect transmission fluid level<br> Check brake and power steering hoses for deterioration or leaks<br> Check air conditioning belts, sight glass and operation of controls<br> Inspect seals on ball joints, steering linkage and universal joints</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every oil change</b><br> Check power steering fluid level<br> Check condition and proper tension of drive belts<br> Inspect upper and lower control arm bushings</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 10,000 miles</b><br> Rotate tires</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 12 months or 15,000 miles</b><br> Drain, flush and refill cooling system</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 15,000 miles</b><br> Inspect brake linings</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 22,500 miles</b><br> Inspect front wheel bearings (or whenever brake service is performed, severe service: lubricate every 9 months).</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 24,000 miles</b><br> Change transmission fluid and filter, adjust bands</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Every 3 years or 30,000 miles</b><br> Lubricate ball joints and tie rod ends</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b><img border="0" src="../graphic/cone.gif" width="20" height="20"><a name="3">L</a>UBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART</b></font></p> <p><font size="2">Click the thumbnails for full-size printable images that correspond to the items on these checklists.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>ENGINE COMPARTMENT</b><br> </font><a href="image/engine-chart.jpg"><img border="0" src="image/engine-chart_small.jpg" alt="engine-chart.jpg (91956 bytes)" width="75" height="69"></a></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Engine Coolant - Battery</b><br> <b><font color="#FFFF00">1</font></b> Reserve Tank - Keep coolant level between 1 and 2 quart mark with 50/50 ethylene glycol and water. Large black dots on the diagram also show drain locations.<br> Battery - Check electrolyte level every two months, maintain level with mineral-free water to bottom of filler well hole.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Engine Oil - Steering Fluid</b><br> <b><font color="#FFFF00">2</font></b> Crankcase Dipstick - Check oil when refueling, keep between "Add one Quart" and "Full".<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>3</b></font> Fill Cap - Oil - Use ONLY oils when "SAE" Grade and "SE" Classification.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>4</b></font> Oil Filter - Change with first, then every second oil change.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>5</b></font> Power Steering - Check fluid level every oil change.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Fuel - Choke - Exhaust - Brake Master Cylinder - Transmission (automatic)</b><br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>6</b></font> Transmission (automatic) - Every 6 months, check fluid level with engine running hot and in neutral.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>7</b></font> Brake Master Cylinder - Every 6 months, check fluid level, maintain to within 1/4" of top of reservoir<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>8</b></font> Manifold Heat Valve - Every 30,000 miles, spray solvent on shaft ends while rotating, when engine is cold.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>9</b></font> Fuel Filter - Replace every 30,000 miles<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>10</b></font> Fuel Vapor Storage Canister - Replace filter every 30,000 miles<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>11</b></font> Choke Shaft - Clean with solvent every 6 months or second oil change.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Ventilation System - Rubber/Plastic Hoses - Drive Belts</b><br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>12</b></font> PCV Valve - Check function every 5,000 miles, replace every 30,000 miles.<b><br> </b><font color="#FFFF00"><b>13</b></font> Crankcase Inlet Air Cleaner - Clean and re-oil every 30,000 miles.<b><br> </b><font color="#FFFF00"><b>14</b></font> Carburetor Air Cleaner - Replace filter element every 30,000 miles.<br> Hoses - Inspect for leaks or deterioration every second oil change, replace if necessary.<br> Belts - Check, adjust or replace as necessary every oil change.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>Engine and Emission Components</b><br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>15</b></font> Temperature Valve (CCEGR)<b><br> </b><font color="#FFFF00"><b>16</b></font> Thermal Ignition Control Valve (TIC)<b><br> </b><font color="#FFFF00"><b>17</b></font> Orifice Spark Advance Control Valve (OSAC)<b><br> </b><font color="#FFFF00"><b>18</b></font> Coolant Control Engine Vacuum Switch (CCEVS)<b><br> </b><font color="#FFFF00"><b>19</b></font> Air Pump<b><br> </b><font color="#FFFF00"><b>20</b></font> EGR Control Valve<b><br> </b><font color="#FFFF00"><b>21</b></font> Vacuum Amplifier<b><br> </b><font color="#FFFF00"><b>22</b></font> EGR Time Delay Control Valve<br> Spark Plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><b>CHASSIS<br> </b></font><a href="image/chassis-chart.jpg"><img border="0" src="image/chassis-chart_small.jpg" alt="chassis-chart.jpg (113288 bytes)" width="45" height="95"></a><font size="2"><br> <br> <b><font color="#FFFF00">1</font></b> Suspension Ball Joints - Inspect seals for damage or leaks every 6 months, replace if necessary. Relubricate every 3 years or 30,000 miles.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>2</b></font> Steering Linkage Joints - Inspect seals for damage or leaks every 6 months, replace if necessary. Relubricate every 3 years or 30,000 miles.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>3</b></font> Upper and Lower Control Arm Bushings - Inspect for deterioration every oil change.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>4</b></font> Front Wheel Bearings - Inspect, clean and relubricate every 22,500 miles or during brake service.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>5</b></font> Brake Linings - Inspect every 15,000 miles or during wheel bearing service.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>6</b></font> Brake and Power Steering Hoses - Inspect for damage or deterioration every 6 months.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>7</b></font> Shift Mechanisms - Lubricate.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>8</b></font> Universal Joint Seals - Inspect for leakage every 6 months, replace if necessary.<br> <font color="#FFFF00"><b>9</b></font> Rear Axle - Examine for leakage during oil change. No periodic level checks required.</font></p> <p> </p> </td><td valign="top" width="24"></td><td valign="top" width="1%"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="250"><table border="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%" bgcolor="#52ABD6"> <tr> <td width="25%" bgcolor="#000000"> <p align="center"><font size="2"><a href="../index.html"><b>HOME</b></a><br> <nobr><a href="dipmscho.html">Back</a></nobr><br><nobr><a href="dipmschh.html">Next</a></nobr><br><a href="../tools/whatsnew.html">New</a><br> <a href="../tools/sitemap.html">Map</a></font></td> <td width="75" bgcolor="#000000"><font size="2"><nobr><a href="dipmsch.html">Up</a></nobr><br><nobr><a href="dipmscho.html">Owner's Manual Maintenance Schedule</a></nobr><br><nobr>Service Manual Maintenance Schedule</nobr><br><nobr><a href="dipmschh.html">Haynes Guide Maintenance Schedule</a></nobr> </font></td> </tr> </table></td> <td width="375"> <p align="center"><img src="/graphic/site/bigdip_small.jpg" alt="Dodge Diplomat" width="100" height="26"><br><a href="/i/terms.php">See the terms of service.</a> • Copyright © 1997- 2006 Frank Billington IV • © 2011 Allpar, LLC unless otherwise noted. <br>Chrysler likenesses, nameplates, and brands are property of Chrysler Group. • Dodge Diplomat cars</font></p> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-161923-14']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); _gaq.push(['_trackSpeed']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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