Normally, the dealer (service advisor/writer) doesn't really look at the
oil change log (unless they want to be a PITA or are just plain picky).
You're doing fine on the oil change schedule so I wouldn't worry about
it. Just follow up with the scheduled stuff when they send you those
wonderful mailers.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jud
Herrman
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 10:22 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: questions on 7/70 warranty maintenance procedure
I've had my new 2003 Dakota (4x4 5-speed 4.7engine) for a few months now
and I and have a few questions about the maintenance procedures for
keeping the 7/70 warranty intact.
I changed out the break-in oil at 1000 miles and replaced it with Mobil
1. I'm keeping a careful log-book and receipts. I'm planning on changing
the oil again at 5000 miles and then every 5000 thereafter. The
maintenance guidelines call for 3000 mile intervals for heavy usage
(just about everybody would come under this category it seems) and 6000
for light usage. Are 5000 mile intervals likely to cause any sort of
problem for warranty coverage?
The maintenance book seems to require some kind of dealer certification
every 3000 miles. But if I change my own oil and check my own fluids
etc, do I really need to take it in to the dealer every 3000 miles to
have them sign off on the book?
I know I could ask the dealer, but I thought I might get some more
useful feedback from this group.
Thanks, Jud Herrman
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