2008 DODGE RAM 3500 GAS weight

NNoise Control System Required Maintenance &
Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive And 4-Wheel
Drive Models Over 10,000 Lbs. (4 535 Kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..............480
NAppearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................484
mFuses (Integrated Power Module)...........489
mVehicle Storage........................493
mReplacement Light Bulbs.................494
mBulb Replacement......................495
NHeadlight (Halogen)/Front Park And Turn
Lights.............................495
NFog Lights..........................498
NTail, Stop, Turn And Backup Lights.........499NCenter High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL)
With Cargo Light.....................502
NCab Top Clearance Lights Ð If Equipped....503
NTailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) Ð
If Equipped.........................505
NRear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) Ð
If Equipped.........................506
NSide Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)......507
mFluids And Capacities...................508
mFluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts........510
NEngine.............................510
NChassis............................511
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NOTE:Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use
SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper
operation of the Multi-Displacement System (MDS). Re-
fer to ªMulti-Displacement Systemº under ªStarting and
Operatingº in Section 5.
NOTE:For 2500/3500 trucks with a 5.7L engine oper-
ating under a gross combined weight rating of 14,000 lbs.
or greater, SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all
operating temperatures.
Lubricants, which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber, should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils if the recommended oil
quality requirements are met, and the recommended
maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are
followed.
Materials Added to Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
station, or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.
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Rear Wheel Bearings Ð Manufacturer's Axles
These bearings are normally considered permanently
lubricated. Cleaning and repacking is required only
when axle shafts are removed or in case of extreme water
or dust contamination.
Noise Control System Required Maintenance &
Warranty For 3500 2-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel
Drive models over 10,000 lbs. (4 535 kg) Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating.
All vehicles built over 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating and manufactured for sale and use in the
United States are required to comply with the Federal
Government's Exterior Noise Regulations. These vehiclescan be identified by the Noise Emission Control Label
located in the operator's compartment.
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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
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509
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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.
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Tank Capacity........................ 508
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuses................................ 489
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 156
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............377,447
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 371
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 372
Gauges............................... 196
Coolant Temperature.................... 198
Fuel................................ 207
Oil Pressure.......................... 197
Speedometer......................... 197
Tachometer.......................... 196
Voltmeter............................ 196
Gear Ranges........................283,290
General Information.................18,117,371
Glass Cleaning.......................... 488
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 178Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 386
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 385
Guide, Body Builders...................... 6
GVWR............................... 381
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectt) .............. 91
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 315
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 416
Head Restraints......................... 121
Headlights............................ 495
Cleaning............................ 487
High Beam........................... 140
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 140
Lights On Reminder.................... 138
Passing............................. 140
Switch.............................. 136
Heated Mirrors.......................89,182
538 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