2008 DODGE RAM 3500 GAS cooling

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
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509
7

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
534 INDEX

Spinning............................ 353
Tread Wear Indicators................... 353
Wheel Mounting....................... 423
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 428
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 390
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 288
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 438
Towing............................... 385
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 104
Disabled Vehicle....................... 439
Guide.............................. 390
Recreational.......................... 406
Weight.............................. 390
Towing Assistance....................... 104
Traction.............................. 314
Traction Control......................206,326
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)................. 337
Trailer Towing.......................... 385
Cooling System Tips.................... 399Hitches............................. 389
Minimum Requirements................. 392
Mirrors...........................89,400
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 390
Wiring.............................. 396
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 390
Trailer Weight.......................... 390
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case........................... 475
Electronically Shifted.................298,306
Fluid............................... 511
Transmission
Automatic........................283,476
Fluid............................... 511
Maintenance.......................... 476
Manual.....................279,288,291,476
Shifting..........................282,291
548 INDEX