2005 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS fuel

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master
cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Lubricate Drivetrain/Steering/Suspension Grease Fit-
tings (if equipped)
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Schedule “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F C (32°).
•Trailer towing.
•Snowplowing.
•Heavy Loading.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow
schedule “B” of theMaintenance Schedulessection of
this manual.
NOTE:If none of these apply to you, then change your
engine oil at every interval shown on scheduleAof the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
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Adding Fuel........................285,321
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 358,382
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 362
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............362,363
Air Conditioning System................ 211,362
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 215
Air Pressure, Tires....................269,277
Airbag..............................45,51
Airbag Light.........................71,166
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 51
Airbag, Side............................ 54
Alarm..............................29,169
Alignment and Balance................... 277
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............370,403
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 256
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............170,258
Anti-Theft System.....................29,169
Appearance Care........................ 385Ashtray............................... 148
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 378
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 379
Fluid Level Check...................... 377
Fluid Type........................379,406
Shift Indicator........................ 169
Shifting............................. 232
Special Additives...................... 379
Axle Fluid.......................298,374,406
Axle Lubrication.....................298,374
Ball Joints............................. 364
Battery............................... 361
Emergency Starting..................... 337
Bearings.............................. 380
Belts, Drive............................ 357
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 366
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B-Pillar Location........................ 264
Brake Fluid............................ 406
Brake System........................255,372
Anti-Lock.........................256,257
Disc Brakes.......................... 372
Hoses.............................. 374
Master Cylinder....................... 372
Parking............................. 254
Warning Light........................ 170
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 68
Bulb Replacement....................... 391
Bulbs, Light............................ 390
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 398
Calibration, Compass..................... 134
Camper............................... 157
Capacities, Fluid........................ 403
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................285,286Oil (Engine).......................... 356
Power Steering........................ 363
Car Washes............................ 385
Carbon Monoxide Warning............70,158,288
Cargo Light............................ 119
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 206
Cassette Tape Player................174,177,180
Catalytic Converter....................291,359
CD Changer......................178,189,195
CD Player..................187,191,193,197,200
Cellular Phone.......................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 397
Center Lap Belts......................... 42
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 150
Certification Label....................... 293
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 261
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 165
Child Restraint.......................... 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............60,64
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Disc Brakes............................ 372
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 371
Door Ajar............................. 167
Door Locks............................. 15
Door Opener, Garage..................... 137
Drive Belts............................ 357
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 365
Dual Rear Wheels.....................281,334
E-85 Fuel............................. 289
Electric Rear Window Defrost..........81,214,218
Electrical Power Outlets................... 147
Electronic Speed Control................... 125
Emergency Brake........................ 254
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 341
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 320
Jacking............................. 327Jump Starting......................... 337
Tow Hooks.......................... 341
Towing............................. 342
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 408
Emission Related Components.............. 361
Engine............................348,349
Air Cleaner.......................... 358
Break-In Recommendations................ 68
Compartment Identification............348,349
Coolant (Antifreeze).................370,405
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 288
Flooded, Starting...................... 230
Fuel Requirements..................... 403
Oil ...........................353,403,405
Oil Filler Cap......................... 356
Oil Selection.......................355,403
Oil Synthetic......................... 356
Temperature Gauge..................... 168
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 318
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Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 370
Exhaust Gas Caution..............70,158,288,368
Exhaust System....................70,367,368
Exterior Lighting........................ 117
Filters
Air Cleaner........................358,382
Engine Fuel.......................... 358
Engine Oil........................357,405
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 357
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 119
Flat Tire Stowage.....................326,336
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 291
Engine Oil........................... 290
Fuel Requirements..................289,290
Maintenance.......................... 291
Replacement Parts..................... 291Starting............................. 290
Flooded Engine Starting................... 230
Fluid, Brake........................... 406
Fluid Capacities......................... 403
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 377
Power Steering........................ 363
Fog Lights.......................... 118,402
Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 152
Four Wheel Drive....................... 241
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 320
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 341
Front Axle............................. 374
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 380
Fuel................................. 282
Adding............................. 285
Filter............................... 358
Gauge.............................. 172
Octane Rating......................282,405
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Requirements......................282,403
Tank Capacity........................ 403
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling............................... 285
Fuses................................ 389
Garage Door Opener..................... 137
GasCap .............................. 286
Gasoline.............................. 282
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 283
Gauges............................... 169
Coolant Temperature.................... 168
Fuel................................ 172
Oil Pressure.......................... 167
Speedometer......................... 167
Tachometer.......................... 166
Voltmeter............................ 166
Gear Ranges........................232,238
Glass Cleaning.......................... 388GVWR............................... 293
Hands-Free Phone........................ 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 320
Head Restraints......................... 109
Headlights.......................... 117,391
High Beam........................... 120
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 120
Lights On Reminder.................... 118
Passing............................. 120
Switch.............................. 117
Heated Mirrors....................81,214,218
Heated Seats........................... 112
Heater............................... 211
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 120
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 299
Hoisting.............................. 337
Homelink Transmitter.................... 137
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