100k Mile Service Dodge Dakota Truck 2nd Generation 1997-04

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[@thundergauge]

I just serviced everyone of those things you mentioned in the past couple of months at home, my 1999 Dodge Dakota has way less rust and corrosion on the frame. The only thing that is really badly corroded is the exhaust and muffler, but everything else is really good condition compared to most Dodges in the rust belt, but that’s because my truck came from a state that has lower corrosion because the roads are not salted.

[@StationRussification]

Nothing works better in those trucks than the originally equipped Champion Spark Plugs

[@sfmuckraker5492]

Good video. I took my 1999 to a Mopar dealer at 117k miles, so presumably everything you said was done, and I bought four Yokohama tires then. Although I see some owners with extreme high miles, I'll probably retire this vehicle before 130k, it's at 121k now. It was my late brother's truck (original owner) and it's manual drive, so that's why I put $$$$ into it. He didn't drive crazy. I like stick shift, which is essentially obsolete.

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[@TheNinjaKnight1]

Just a note: There are very distinct mechanical differences between the 1997-2000 and the 2001-2004 Dakota. Differences in the fuel system, air intake, front axles, etc. Would you mind doing another video with a 2001-2004 model so you can show the differences in maintenance requirements.

[@pup9et]

No Mechanically they are almost identical. Which is why HAYNES manual cover those yrs in one book. Go to rock auto and cross reverence parts. You match v6 to v6, v8 to v8, 2x4 to 2x4, 4x4 to 4x4. 2w ABS to 2w ABS...etc etc...For those yrs. The part numbers are the same. As a matter of fact. 80$ of Durango parts match the dalota as well.

[@NXT_LVL]

@@pup9et 03-04 is different for front brakes, single vs dual piston, the mounting on the spindle is way different. For those with a 97-02 and want to upgrade to the 03+ dual piston calipers, the rotors are also different thicknesses too compared to the 97-02 single piston calipers. The passenger side upper control arm for 03+ has a different bolt pattern than the 97-02 (including RT) they were perfectly mirrored (order 2 of the same side, rather than R and L) You can't do that to put 03+ spindles/brakes etc on a 97-02. As for the 545 auto, it has a different control module than the 45. They are 90% identical other than for the trim/year RT vs non 318/287 (Magnum 5.2 vs SOHC coil on plug 4.7 magnum) obvious systems etc to run different engines/trans, stuff like that. Most everything is standard Dodge stuff, plugs connectors etc but some wont be able to run heated power mirrors, detail stuff that people wont think about.

[@oliverrojas3185]

Hello, thanks for this thorough explanation of a 100,000 mile service check list.

[@pup9et]

Dont forget to check your belt tension...These Dakotas were plagued with belt tensioner / idler pully issues. About 10yrs ago i had an 88 long box V6. 50k original miles. Bought it for a work truck for my painting co. 1 week after i got it belt tensioner crapped out. A month ago. I acquaintance of mine sold me her near mint 98 Dakota sport, 2x4. With a Custom color matched ARE cap. (For $1500 ) When she backed it in my driveway it had 79,995 original. A week after i put it on the road the tensioner started going...lol

[@richwilson7017]

Nicely done. Good Trucks. Mine 400,000 plus. 4.7L

[@solofalcon]

was told the 5.9 magnum is picky and works best with copper plugs, would think the 3.9 and 5.2 are the same for plugs.

[@GoCubsSoxSuck123]

copper plugs the way to go. The 5.9 only accepts them, anything else, it'll throw you a code

[@mikemasten1227]

I have 1997 dodge dakota and the abs light on and brake light I checked the fuse and it good . Then rest set it and the abs light on with the brake light coming back on

[@wildman_jessie2447]

I have a 2001 dodge dakota sport 3.9 with around 324000 miles what do you recommend for Is burning oil I did an engine flush to it do you recommend

[@gordonpotts753]

Good inspection

[@FSpirk]

Great info like always! Always look forward to watching your videos.

[@1AAuto]

+Frank Spirk Thanks for the feedback!

[@zombie21boy]

Can you post a video of same model truck for a radiator replacement.?

[@robertlsmith7131]

I have a 1997 Dodge Datoka everything needed work on

[@adriananoelle4699]

Excellent video! ‘94-02 Dodge RAM next please. 😄

[@alphawolfproductions4861]

Ahh we see each other again lol 😂

[@noahfree3454]

Oil sending units go out on the 5.2 often in my experience.

[@nickd.7267]

The rear shackles and rear frame tend to start to fit at that mileage in the north. Also, start looking at gaskets. Every single gasket on the magnum motors go bad.

[@marklenington-ir1wh]

I have 312,000 thousand miles on my Dodge dakota 2006

[@JLCProductions1976]

What he identified as the PCV valve was actually the crankcase breather. The PCV is on the opposite side on that model.

[@transam8607]

I just comment on the same thing before I seen your comment too but I still get his point it's just misleading for some people that don't know this motors and if they try to remove that side it's going to break off and then it's going to be hard to find that elbow fitting and the rubber grammit.

[@alexalyon6105]

Wrong! He was Dead right....

[@armusc757]

Any videos for 98 Dakota with 242,000 miles and running strong? I do, regular oil changes alternating reg v synthetic. 😎

[@alfredonski]

are the 3.9 reliable? heard car wizard say they suffer from crack heads

[@transam8607]

Great video but I spotted one mistake. And it was when you were explaining the pcv valve replacement. The pcv valve is located on the driver side valve cover. The passenger side is just a free follow right to the intake.

[@darrellharris3734]

Not on the 4.7. I replaced mine last month and it’s on the passenger side

[@pup9et]

@@darrellharris3734 On my 99 Dakota sport Mag 3.9, V6 its on the passengers side as well.

[@demetriocarrasco7100]

Thank you very much for the heads up on a 100,000 miles tune up. Happy New Year

[@demetriocarrasco7100]

Greetings from Odessa,Texas U.S.A.

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[@ginnymoro9590]

Were where is the drain plug for engine block so I can put core plugs in a 98 Dodge Dakota automatic 3.9 on driverside please and Thank you for your help

[@jeffreymorris4060]

Yes my Dakota is Frozen right now just change the starter on it I like to know how to fix things Frozen part of it

[@DavidCameroon-oi6xz]

Can you please tell me if I can change the motor out of a2002 doge decota from a v8 over to a 1998 srate 6 cylinder

[@richardneice7418]

Have a 2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7 L V8 replace. Sensor place the cat still locate efficiency?

[@stephensellers2453]

That little Dodge has got a lot of rust

[@NoahDoane]

That's very clean for the age, for northern trucks that is

[@philiphorner31]

Stock copper plugs work just fine.

[@williambowden1509]

Thanks for the info.

[@patsybarker-jz2xe]

Hopefully you or someone can help me with this little problem I’m having with my 1998 Dodge Dakota V8 magnum 4x4 It’s a really good truck but the only thing is when I get ready to start it up it takes 2 or 3 times before it starts Some people call it a slow start.

[@jamescox2822]

What do you need to do with a Ninety nine dakota?That has over six hundred thousand miles on it

[@andybrewer6181]

That truck must of been made to drive in places with low rust probability because it's super rusty underneath it. My Dakota is only rusted a lil bit on the pipes and I cross creeks in it and go through fields and go fishing all the time in it. I still would love to have that one though.

[@richardwhitehead4684]

My ‘04 Dakota has 300k. What should I do?

[@jonathananfinson5332]

I have a dodge dakota and my ABS control module makes a God awful grinding vibrating noisy and auto part stores tell me that the part is unavailable to get. What do i do?

[@francisasamoah6577]

Please my control board got damage and the new one is not showing anything from the fast board

[@jessiahmcavoy2504]

I buy stuff from you guys great quality videos but can you help with motor mount replacement for 1998 dodge dakota 3.9 v6 extended cab. Nobody has a video. I saw you showed them a bit in this video which gave me some ideas but tips and tricks would help so much please! Thank you

[@howtobebasic2122]

These trucks tend to Rust to Bits especially in the northern states.

[@1AAuto]

+howtobebasic 2 Thanks for the feedback!

[@JOSEPEREZ-eq5rl]

Tengo problemas con las luces cuando las prendo empiezan a hacer cambio d luces solo y tambn las luces del tablero d los relojes

[@marcusjohnson653]

Big thanks!! Your a big help!!

[@veltonrobinson403]

I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota 5.9 R/T that is burning excessive fuel, I tuned the engine/ I took it to the dealership ,( no engine codes ) it runs good ,but I can not figure out why it is burning excessive fuel. would you have any suggestions for me to try ??? ex..130 miles I was using less than half a tank of fuel . now it burns a full tank for the same 130 miles

[@jasonvollmar3629]

I’ve a 98 Dakota and I seem to not get my rounded lug nut off I’ve bout twist sockets I’ve tried drilling nothing

[@sidney-kt6zu]

Definitely provided a lot of information! Thanks

[@1AAuto]

+Sidney Hebbert Thanks for the feedback!

[@iamshork]

what would this tune up cost?!

[@shrimpbayless1516]

Bruh that truck 16 years old, only truck at or below 100k miles left is the one in this video 😂

[@rebelcowboy5.7l98]

U r pretty much right tho i do have an 01 Ram 1500 at 44,000 mi. It has to be one of the lowest of all the 2nd gens out there.

[@bobsoft]

My 2002 4.7L Dakota is at 160,000KM which is 99,419 miles. They should have stated this tune up is for a 3.9L. The 4.7L does not have plug wires, distributor or platinum plugs.

[@ryaneliason03]

My 02 Dakota has 80000

[@jefftokich8896]

Not true. I have a 98 dakota 3.9 and it just crossed the 115,000 mark. Yeah you said below 100,000 but still. Not too far past and runs like a beast. 2nd owner on the rust belt Uses as daily

[@gagejudkins8879]

I got a 04 Dakota with 66 k

[@abdalqadr1]

Amazing man

[@soikothassan6717]

Hey, I just got a 2001 Dodge Dakota SLT and my steering wheel is lower than I'd like it to be. I did a bit of research and I think this one does not have the adjustable steering wheel tilt. My question is this: is it still possible to move the steering wheel up? I mean like if I take it to a mechanic, would they be able to open it up and adjust it?

[@1AAuto]

+Soikot Hassan Thanks for watching! If you have a non-adjustable steering wheel then it really can't be adjusted.

[@soikothassan6717]

@@1AAuto Appreciate the response.

[@joelabresh3033]

Please don't use iridium spark plugs in 3.9s 5.2s and 5.9s the electrode can break off and destroy your engine!

[@richardthompson6184]

Have a 02 3.9 with eng, brk, abs brake light on. What could it be?

[@jamestan4590]

all I want to know is how do you disconnect the alarm on a 1997 Dodge Dakota V8 I cannot start it without shutting the alarm off permanent.

[@noahcooper9848]

Thank you but I think I'm the only one that's rolling over 100,000 miles on my truck that is 20 years old

[@backwoodsredneck]

Ive got a 1997 dodge dakota club cab 2wd it runs but will only stay running if i keep my foot on the gas pedal any ideas what it could be has 250,000 miles

[@skiterbite]

Hard to diagnose any vehicle on line wo cleaver insights such as video. With that said: GAS, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL are the steps but sounds to me as though it could be 2-3 things: fuel pump, vaccum issue, throttle body control. Just a guess. Try not to use mechanics in a can, they hardly ever work. Capieche?

[@moparmaniac5206]

In my experience, which is looking up worth about 4 hours of youtube videos, and my own expereince with my dak, it could be your Idle Air Control Valve (IAC). Its located on the back side of your throttle body. Clean it or replace it which ever works, I don't think you should have to pay over $50 for one anywhere. Check your crank position sensor, idk where it is but you can look it up. Replace if needed. Clean your throttle body. Worst case is a new ECM or bad ground wire. Check your air box too, as mine was filled to nearly the brim with a rat nest. The truck had been sitting in the elements for about 2 years so I think thats more of a fluke then anything

[@frankguerra3314]

When can I take it to the field an bury it.mine is over 400, thousand miles..lol

[@shreksexy6879]

Jesus! 400k miles it should be in a museum.

[@TroydaBoy6160]

@@shreksexy6879 I'm at 260k 01 4.7

[@moparmaniac5206]

Everyone starts looking for a new vehicle after 250k, but as long as you take care of your vehicle properly it can last you a lifetime

[@YTisDumb]

My truck is a 4.7l, and doesn't have spark plug wires. Should the dealer still sell them too me?

[@Roller76]

Huh? How would the spark plugs work if there's no power going to them? Should the dealer sell what? The spark plugs? The ignition coils? Or the wires going to the coils?

[@GoCubsSoxSuck123]

You got ignition coils. The old 5.2 and 5.9 have spark plug wires. You can get the ignition coils from the dealer or any car parts store.

[@adamtalley7579]

I would say if from up north

[@andybrewer6181]

Can I have that truck? I got an 01 blue Dakota sport with the 3.9 in it and it's automatic. I don't like automatic but it's my first vehicle I've ever bought so it's my baby and I can't ever get rid of it.

[@TrashPanda5150]

Man, that was one old ass tire!

[@margaritachavez9518]

Yo buenas tardes yo estoy escrito en tu canal y quisiera que me dijeran cómo arreglar mi transmisión gracias

[@retam1418]

Abs fluid has been changed and flushed multiple times. All the brakelines have been replaced because they have all rotted out by 100k

[@serwinzzalot9989]

KOTA ALL DAY!

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[@godgirlsguitars]

I would go ahead and replace those rusty brakelines.

[@11dayzjourney]

Does a 2004 Dakota v8 engine need a timing chain replacement?? Anyone?

[@NXT_LVL]

Most never have to do it as long as the chain tensioners are still good and it hasn't skipped a tooth on timing being a SOHC

[@geovanecs5762]

Muito bom!!!

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[@chriswilmot8472]

Don’t forget to change the tension pulley it is loose for the serpentine belt you should not be able to Paul with your hands to make it move that much

[@Roller76]

I surely appreciate your advice but I never get "handsy" with Paul.

[@foxhounds6326]

*Cough couch* 210k miles

[@mikegoettina]

dam i did not do this my 01 has only 401678

[@dominicdevito4200]

This not very informative when you guys only cover one engine when there 3 available. The 4.7 doesn't use iridium they use copper and they're coil on plug. Please clarify when you do these videos. Love your videos otherwise.

[@1AAuto]

+Dominic Devito Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

[@Roller76]

As I totally agree that 1A needs to be more specific because first off, my 2003 Dakota doesn't have an old style cap and rotor. Also the 4.7 wasn't available in 97; to be specific it first became available was in 99. As for copper plugs vs platinum it is true that platinum has higher resistance. With that said you can use Iridium without any problems; many people have done so with no problems. I suggest you go read people's experiences at Dodge Dakota's message boards.

[@Bambam022]

Anyone else that owns gen 2 Dakota can't find hardly nothing to upgrade the truck

[@patrickbateman9887]

WHY DOES THIS CHANNEL NEVER TELL YOU WHAT ENGINE IT HAS?! There are 4 engines available for this truck from 2 totally different design families. Maintenance is totally different for the 2 families.

[@NXT_LVL]

Yep, 318/360, post 2002/03; 287 (4.7) and the V6s (3.7 & 3.9) that are coil on plug EFI

[@spachuladgaming651]

Ok

[@ericp3573]

Good time at 100K to replace the fuel pump before it fails and leaves you stranded

[@paulopalhano6380]

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[@sthilairewilner2949]

Guiti bougie

[@2H2521]

Very junky trucks.

[@donboston7728]

fast delivery... no follow-up.. find another job...

[@DeathmatterTV]

Shows under truck 😂 its junk dont put money in it