2008 DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB Owners Manual

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DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB 2008 3.G Owners Manual ENGINE RUNAWAY
WARNING!
In case of engine runaway due to flammable fumes
from gasoline spills or turbocharger oil leaks being
sucked into the engine do the following to help avoid
personal injury and/

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DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB 2008 3.G Owners Manual Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of ªregularº gasoline be-
fore considering service for t

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DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB 2008 3.G Owners Manual Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or
E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the
manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from
Methanol, it does not have the negative eff

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DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB 2008 3.G Owners Manual ²The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance,
damage the emission control system.
²An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition
malf

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DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB 2008 3.G Owners Manual engine running for an extended period. If the vehicle is
stopped in an open area with the engine running for
more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system
to force fresh, outside air into th

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DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB 2008 3.G Owners Manual Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water. To prevent
fuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water from
thefuel/water separator using the fuel/water separator
drain provided. If you buy good

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DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB 2008 3.G Owners Manual ADDING FUEL
Adding Fuel (Gas Engines)
CAUTION!
Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys-
tem could result from using an improper fuel tank
filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap coul

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DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB 2008 3.G Owners Manual NOTE:Tighten the gas cap 1/4 turn until you hear one
click. This is an indication that the cap is properly
tightened.
If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the Malfunction
Indicator Light will com