2006 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL Owners Manual

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Owners Manual •If the engine is started before the WAIT TO START
light turns off, the preheat cycle will turn off.
•If the engine is cranked for more than 10 seconds, the
post-heat cycle will turn off.
NOTE:Eng

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Owners Manual Starting Fluids
WARNING!
STARTING FLUIDS or flammable liquids are
NEVER TO BE USED in the Cummins Diesel (see
Warning label). Never pour diesel fuel, flammable
liquid, starting fluids (ether) into the

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Owners Manual •Voltmeter Operation:
•The voltmeter may show a gauge fluctuation if certain
engine temperatures are below 66°F (19°C). This
cycling operation is caused by the post-heat cycle of
the intake mani

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Owners Manual NOTE:Refer to Fuel Requirements in this section for
further details on fuel recommendations.
Engine Block Heater
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Owners Manual Winter Front Usage
If a winter front or cold weather cover is to be used, a
percentage of the total grille opening area must be left
uncovered to provide sufficient air flow to the charge air
cooler a

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Owners Manual If temperatures are below 32°F (0°C), operate the engine
at moderate speeds for 5 minutes before full loads are
applied.
Engine Idling — In Cold Weather
Avoid prolonged idling in ambient temperatu

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Owners Manual Stopping The Engine
Idle the engine a few minutes before routine shutdown.
After full load operation, idle the engine 3 to 5 minutes
before shutting it down. This idle period will allow the
lubricatin

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DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL 2006 3.G Owners Manual Operating Precautions
Avoid Overheating The Engine
The temperature of the coolant (a mixture of 50%
ethylene-glycol and 50% water) must not exceed the
normal range of the temperature gauge (240°F/116