2008 DODGE RAM 2500 GAS engine coolant

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil (3.7/4.7L Engine) Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395.
5.7L Engine Oil (For trucks operat-
ing under a gross combined
weight ratinglessthan 14,000 lbs/
(6,350 kg.)Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395.
5.7L Engine Oil (For 2500/3500
trucks operating under a gross
combined weight ratinggreater
than 14,000 lbs/(6,350 kg.)Use SAE 5W-30, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Filter (3.7L Engine) MopartEngine Oil Filter, P/N 4781452BB or equivalent.
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº under ªIn-
strument Cluster Descriptionº in Section 4 of this
manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level whilethe 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.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow
plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service
(commercial service), off-road, desert operation or
more then 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90FÉ (32CÉ).60,000 100 000 60
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ²90,000 150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60
Replace the ignition cables on 4.7L engines.102,000 170 000 102
Replace the side row of spark plugs on 4.7L engines. **102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 120
Replace Accessory Drive Belt(s). 120,000 200 000 120
² This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 519
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Adding Fuel........................... 375
Adjustable Pedals....................... 144
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)..............455,481
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 459
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............459,460
Air Conditioning System................261,459
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 264
Air Pressure, Tires....................348,357
Airbag............................34,48,56
Airbag Light.......................59,79,197
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 56
Alarm (Security Alarm).................19,199
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Alignment and Balance................... 356
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 254
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........466,467,508
Disposal............................ 469Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............320,325
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............202,322
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Anti-Theft System.....................19,199
Appearance Care........................ 484
Ashtray............................... 168
Assistance Towing....................... 104
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 87
Automatic Transaxle...................... 12
Interlock System........................ 19
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 478
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 479
Fluid Level Check...................476,477
Fluid Type........................476,511
Shift Indicator........................ 199
Shifting............................. 283
Special Additives...................... 479
Axle Fluid..........................474,511
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Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 474
Ball Joints............................. 460
Battery............................... 457
Emergency Starting..................... 434
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 136
Bearings.............................. 479
Belts, Drive............................ 454
Belts, Seat.............................. 35
Body Builders Guide....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 462
B-Pillar Location........................ 343
Brake Assist System...................... 326
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 324
Brake Fluid.........................472,511
Brake System........................319,471
Anti-Lock (ABS).................320,321,325
Disc Brakes.......................... 471
Fluid Check.......................... 472Hoses.............................. 471
Master Cylinder....................... 472
Parking............................. 318
Warning Light........................ 202
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 76
Bulb Replacement....................... 495
Bulbs, Light............................ 494
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 503
Calibration, Compass..................... 154
Camper............................... 185
Capacities, Fluid........................ 508
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 452
Power Steering........................ 460
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 468
Car Washes............................ 484
Carbon Monoxide Warning............78,187,375
Cargo Light............................ 138
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Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 257
Catalytic Converter...................... 455
CD (Compact Disc) Player............ 211,219,233
Cellular Phone.......................... 91
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 502
Center Lap Belts......................... 45
Center Seat Storage Compartment.........173,174
Certification Label....................... 381
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 340
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 201
Child Restraint........................62,63
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............66,71
Child Seat............................63,70
Cigar Lighter........................... 168
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 486
Climate Control......................... 259
Clock.....................209,213,221,234,248Clutch............................... 474
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 474
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 258
Compact Spare Tire...................... 351
Compass...........................153,154
Compass Calibration..................... 154
Compass Variance....................... 155
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 149
Console, Overhead....................... 148
Contract, Service........................ 525
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 468
Cooling System......................... 465
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 467
Coolant Capacity...................... 508
Coolant Level......................465,469
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 469
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 466
Inspection........................... 469
Points to Remember.................... 469
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Pressure Cap......................... 468
Radiator Cap......................... 468
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......466,508,510
Temperature Gauge..................... 198
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 145
Cupholders............................ 169
Customer Assistance..................... 523
Data Recorder, Event...................... 60
Daytime Running Lights................... 137
Dealer Service.......................... 450
Defroster, Rear Window.................89,182
Defroster, Windshield................79,260,263
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 141
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 313
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 477
Power Steering........................ 460
Disc Brakes............................ 471Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 469
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 156
Drive Belts............................ 454
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 461
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 315
Dual Rear Wheels.....................361,431
DVD Player (Video Entertainment SystemŸ).... 251
E-85 Fuel............................. 377
Electric Rear Window Defrost.............89,182
Electrical Power Outlets................... 166
Electronic Brake Control System............. 324
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 325
Brake Assist System.................... 326
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 332
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Electronic Stability Program............... 333
Traction Control System................. 326
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 332
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 145
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........204,333
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case........298,306
Emergency Brake........................ 318
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 437
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 416
Jacking............................. 423
Jump Starting......................... 434
Tow Hooks.......................... 438
Towing............................. 439
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 514
Emission Related Components.............. 457
Engine..........................444,445,446
Air Cleaner.......................... 455
Block Heater......................... 282Break-In Recommendations................ 76
Compartment Identification.........444,445,446
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 510
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 375
Flooded, Starting...................... 280
Fuel Requirements..................... 508
Multi-Displacement..................... 338
Oil ...........................451,508,510
Oil Filler Cap......................... 452
Oil Selection.......................452,508
Oil Synthetic......................... 453
Temperature Gauge..................... 198
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 413
Event Data Recorder...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution..............78,187,375,465
Exhaust System....................78,464,465
Exterior Lighting........................ 136
Fabric Care............................ 486
536 INDEX