2006 DODGE RAM 1500 GAS Owners Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2006 3.G Owners Manual ▫Appearance Care And Protection From 
Corrosion  ...........................462 
  Integrated Power Module .................466 
  Vehicle Storage ........................469 
  Replacement Light

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DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2006 3.G Owners Manual ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 3.7L/4.7L
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2006 3.G Owners Manual ENGINE COMPARTMENT— 5.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427
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DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2006 3.G Owners Manual ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard 
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic

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DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2006 3.G Owners Manual For states which have an I/M (Inspection and 
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,

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DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2006 3.G Owners Manual b. The MIL light will remain fully illuminated until the 
first engine crank or the key is turned off. This means
that your vehicle’s OBD system is readyand you can 
proceed to the I/M station. 
If

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DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2006 3.G Owners Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Moparparts for normal/scheduled 
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Mopar

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DODGE RAM 1500 GAS 2006 3.G Owners Manual Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will 
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil