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2019 Dodge Journey Owners Manual - Scheduled servicing



Owner’s Manuals 2019 Scheduled servicing

Scheduled servicing

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E-85 fuel usage will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe operating conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).

An authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than an authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Note:

Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 12 months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet customers.

Severe Duty All Models

Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:

  • Check engine oil level.

  • Check windshield washer fluid level.

  • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.

  • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering, and transmission (4-speed only) and fill as needed.

  • Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

MAINTENANCE PLAN

Required Maintenance Intervals.

Refer to the maintenance plan on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:

  • Change oil and filter.

  • Rotate the tires.

    Note:

    Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.

  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.

  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints.

  • Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.

  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake.

  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.

  • Inspect exhaust system.

  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine air cleaner filter if necessary.

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

110,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

112,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV/Universal joints.

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X

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X

X

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X

X

X

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.

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Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function.

X

  

X

  

X

  

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Additional Maintenance

Replace engine air filter.

  

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X

Replace air conditioning filter.

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Replace spark plugs. The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.

  

X

    

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X

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.

                

X

        

X

Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.

                    

X

      

Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.

        

X

          

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Inspect and replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve if necessary.

                

X

          

WARNING:

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

  • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident.

HEAVY DUTY USE OF THE VEHICLE

Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.

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