So I finally looked at the actual schedule "B" that came with the owners manual. First off, I have a 2006 Dodge Ram Quad Cab with the 4.7L V8 and the 6-Speed Getrag 238 Transmission. I bought it with around 44k or so on it, and now it has 51k. All I have done so far is changed the oil regularly and cleaned the K&N air filter. I tow my 22ft. boat every other week 20 miles to the boat ramp. Other than that, it's a local daily driver, less than 10 miles a day, 5 to work, 5 back. Here are my questions:

I plan to change the manual trans fluid @ 60k and use Mopar ATF+4. Any suggestions/comments on that?

The maint schedule says to change the plugs at 30k. Any specific kind that you guys recommend? Or just replace them with what's in there?

The maintenance says to change the rear axle fluid every 15k. Wow that seems excessive. Any comments on that? Is it hard to do? I imagine you just loosen the bolts and drain, but how do you fill?

I see no mention of changing the engine coolant as long as it's at the proper level. When do you guys suggest changing it and flushing. I live in warm FL.

There are two more maintenance "steps" that I have questions about...

It says, Lubricate Drivetrain/Steering/Suspension Grease Fittings (if equipped). Do I have these? Would it be a zerk fitting? What about the drivetrain and steering lubrication?

Next one is, Inspect CV joints (if equipped) and front suspension components. I imagine I have a CV joint connecting my driveshaft to the real wheels, right? Do I have to lube it or do anything to it?

To sum it up the truck runs great other than one small annoying problem. It seems that when it is in gear, and you hammer on the gas, there is a sort of squeeking sound, that seems to go away as you go faster. I haven't been able to figure out where it is coming from. If I coast in neutral, no squeek. Only in gear. And it doesn't happen all the time. It seems worse while pulling something like my boat. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

Your u joints are bad! take them out and get them replaced, I have a thread on the rear diff. as I type. check it out "diff. fluid change with pix" It tells you what I did and what too expect. these are great trucks I've no complaints "but I will" lol If the sfront end has grease fittings (and they won't if stock ) grease them.welcome too df

 

Thanks!

How hard is it to take off the driveshaft and u-joints? I'll try to search the forum for a thread with pix. I assume I could buy them at the local auto parts store?

 

Zerex Coolant should be changed every 48,000. or 5 years Very Max IMO. I mix mine at 70% max ratio as I require -52 Celsius protection. I also heard (haven't tested this concept myself) you can test the coolant for voltage charge and at a certain charged reading 10v or above? it needs to be changed. Welcome DF