2008 DODGE RAM 2500 GAS Owners Manual

4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.
²Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lights
²Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Light
5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Cab Top Clearance Lights Ð If Equipped
1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.
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2. Rotate the socket1¤4turn and pull it from the light
assembly.3. Pull the bulb straight from it's socket and replace.
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Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) Ð If
Equipped
1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the
bulb sockets from the rear.
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2. Turn socket1¤4turn counterclockwise to access the
bulb.
3. Pull bulb straight out from socket.
4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) Ð If
Equipped
1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access
to the bulb sockets.
2. Turn the socket
1¤4turn counterclockwise to access the
bulb.
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3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly.2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender.
3. Turn socket
1¤4turn counterclockwise and remove from
assembly to access the bulb.
4. Pull bulb straight out from socket.
5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
1500 Shortbed Models 26 gal 98 L
1500 Longbed Models 35 gal 132 L
1500 Shortbed Models 34 gal 128 L
2500 Shortbed Models 34 gal 128 L
2500 Longbed Models 35 gal 132 L
3500 Shortbed Models 34 gal 128 L
3500 Longbed Models 35 gal 132 L
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U.S. Metric
Engine Oil (with filter)
3.7L Engine V-6 (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.0 qts 4.7 L
4.7L Engine V-8 (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6.0 qts 5.7 L
5.7L Engine V-8 (SAE 5W-20, API Certified). For trucks operat-
ing under a gross combined weight ratinglessthan 14,000 lbs.7.0 qts 6.6 L
5.7L Engine V-8 (SAE 5W-30, API Certified). For 2500/3500
trucks operating under a gross combined weight ratinggreater
than 14,000 lbs.7.0 qts 6.6 L
Cooling System
3.7L (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula)
or equivalent.17 qts 16 L
4.7L (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula)
or equivalent.17 qts 16 L
5.7L (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula)
or equivalent.18.7 qts 17.7 L
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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.
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