2008 DODGE RAM 3500 CHASSIS CAB fuel

Miles 82,500 90,000 97,500 100,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (133 000) (145 000) (157 000) (160 000) (169 000)
[Months] [66] [72] [78] [84]
Inspect fan hub. X
Inspect damper. X
Replace fuel filter element. X X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
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Miles 112,500 120,000 127,500 135,000 142,500 150,000
(Kilometers) (181 000) (193 000) (205 000) (217 000) (229 000) (241 000)
[Months] [90] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change rear axle fluid (3500 4X4 and 4X2)
(Diesel Engine only).XXX
Change rear axle fluid (4500/5500 4X4 and
4X2).X
Change automatic transmission fluid. X X
Change manual transmission fluid. X
Inspect fan hub. X X
Inspect damper. X X
Replace fuel filter element. X X X
Inspect front wheel bearings. X X
Inspect brake linings. X X
Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. X X
Adjust valve lash clearance.X
Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV). X
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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.
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Adding Fuel........................343,345
Adjustable Pedals....................... 131
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............413,414,453
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 427
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............427,428
Air Conditioning System................237,427
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 240
Air Filter.............................. 414
Air Pressure, Tires....................323,333
Airbag..............................47,52
Airbag Light.........................75,175
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 52
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................19,177
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Alignment and Balance................... 332
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 229Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............435,436
Capacities........................... 474
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............181,312
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Anti-Theft System.....................19,177
Appearance Care........................ 457
Ashtray............................... 152
Auto Unlock, Doors...................... 146
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 82
Automatic Door Locks.................... 146
Automatic Transaxle...................... 12
Interlock System........................ 19
Automatic Transmission...........273,279,446,448
Fluid and Filter Changes..............448,450
Fluid Level Check................446,448,449
Fluid Type.....................446,448,478
Shift Indicator........................ 177
Special Additives...................448,451
Automatic Transmission (Diesel Engine Only).... 446
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Radiator Cap......................... 436
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........435,476
Temperature Gauge..................... 176
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 132
Cup Holder............................ 154
Customer Assistance..................... 500
Data Recorder, Event...................... 57
Daytime Running Lights................... 125
Dealer Service.......................... 403
Defroster, Rear Window.................85,161
Defroster, Windshield................75,235,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 128
Diesel Exhaust Brake..................... 270
Diesel Fuel............................ 341
Diesel Fuel Requirements.................. 341
Bulk Storage of........................ 346
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 301
Dipsticks.............................. 406Power Steering........................ 428
Disc Brakes............................ 440
Disposal.............................. 412
Engine Oil........................... 412
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 437
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 146
Downshifting.......................... 288
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter.......... 417
Drive Belts............................ 413
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 305
Dual Rear Wheels.....................336,386
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 226
Electric Rear Window Defrost.............85,161
Electrical Power Outlets................... 151
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 132
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Fabric Care............................ 459
Fan .................................. 439
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 413
Engine Fuel.....................417,420,476
Engine Oil.....................406,410,476
Flashers
Turn Signal.......................... 126
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 389
Flooded Engine Starting................... 253
Fluid, Brake........................... 478
Fluid Capacities......................... 474
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 442
Manual Transmission................... 445
Power Steering........................ 428
Transfer Case......................... 445
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 476
Fog Lights.......................125,179,472Fold Flat Load Floor..................... 163
Four Wheel Drive....................... 289
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 378
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 393
Front Axle (Differential)................430,443
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 451
Fuel............................337,341,345
Adding..........................343,345
Diesel.........................341,345,476
Filter.........................417,420,476
Gauge.............................. 183
Hoses.............................. 440
Light............................... 183
Octane Rating........................ 337
Requirements......................337,341
Specifications......................... 342
System Hoses......................... 440
Tank Capacity........................ 474
Fuses................................ 462
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............344,402
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 337
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 338
Gauges............................... 174
Coolant Temperature.................... 176
Fuel................................ 183
Oil Pressure.......................... 176
Speedometer......................... 175
Tachometer.......................... 175
Voltmeter.........................174,262
Gear Ranges......................274,279,287
General Information....................18,113
Glass Cleaning.......................... 461
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 161
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 352
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 351
Guide, Body Builders...................... 7
GVWR............................... 348Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 87
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 305
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 378
Head Restraints......................... 116
Headlights............................ 468
Cleaning............................ 460
High Beam........................... 127
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 127
Lights On Reminder.................... 125
Passing............................. 127
Switch.............................. 124
Heated Mirrors.......................85,161
Heated Seats........................... 119
Heater............................... 237
Heater, Engine Block..................... 270
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 127
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Tampering Prohibited................... 453
Noise Emission Warranty...............451,454
Occupant Restraints....................... 35
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 337
Odometer..........................177,182
Trip .............................177,182
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 307
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 307
Oil Change Indicator................145,178,482
Oil, Engine............................ 476
Capacity............................ 474
Change Interval....................407,409
Dipstick............................. 406
Disposal............................ 412
Filter.........................406,410,476
Identification Logo..................408,409
Materials Added to..................... 410
Pressure Gauge....................... 176Recommendation...................408,409
Synthetic............................ 410
Viscosity..........................408,410
Oil Filter, Change........................ 410
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 402
Operating Precautions.................... 402
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 82
Overdrive..........................276,282
Overdrive OFF Switch.................276,282
Overhead Console....................135,142
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 135
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 504
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 308
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............. 52
Passing Light........................... 127
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 131
Personal Settings........................ 146
520 INDEX