2011 Ram 3500 fuel pressure

•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
Charge Air Cooler – Inter-Cooler
The charge air cooler is positioned between the radiator
and the air conditioner condenser. Air enters the engine
through the air cleaner and passes through the turbo-
charger, where it is pressurized. This pressurized air
rapidly reaches high temperature. The air is then directed
through a hose to the charge air cooler and through
another hose to the intake manifold of the engine. The air
entering the engine has been cooled by about 50° to 100°F
(10° to 38°C). This cooling process enables more efficient
burning of fuel resulting in fewer emissions.To guarantee optimum performance of the system, keep
the surfaces of the charge air cooler, condenser and
radiator clean and free of debris. Periodically check the
hoses leading to and from the charge air cooler for cracks
or loose clamps resulting in loss of pressure and reduced
engine performance.
Brake System
Brake Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under the hood service, or immedi-
ately if the “Brake System Warning Light” indicates
system failure.
The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic
reservoir. On the outboard side of the reservoir, there is a
“MAX” mark and an “MIN” mark. The fluid level must
be kept within these two marks. Do not add fluid above
the full mark because leakage may occur at the cap.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 119

Adding Fuel............................ 83
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter) ............................. 102,126
Air Filter .............................. 102
Airbag Light ............................ 19
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............. 114,115
Capacities ........................... 130
Disposal ............................ 117
Anti-Lock Warning Light ................... 19
Automatic Transmission .................... 68
Adding Fluid ......................... 122
Fluid Level Check ..................... 122
Fluid Type ........................ 122,133
Shifting .............................. 62
Axle Fluid ............................. 133
Battery ............................... 112
Blanket ........................... 51,113
Emergency Starting ..................... 90 Brake Fluid
............................ 133
Brake System ........................... 119
Fluid Check .......................... 119
Master Cylinder ....................... 119
Warning Light ......................... 14
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................ 61
Calibration, Compass ...................... 33
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 130
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 130
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... 100
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 116
Charge Air Cooler ....................... 119
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ................................. 18
Compass .............................. 32
Compass Calibration ...................... 33
Compass Variance ........................ 33
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Computer, Trip/Travel..................... 30
Conserving Fuel ......................... 30
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 116
Cooling System ......................... 113
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 115
Coolant Capacity ...................... 130
Coolant Level ...................... 1 13,117
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 117
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 114
Inspection ........................... 117
Points to Remember .................... 118
Pressure Cap ......................... 116
Radiator Cap ......................... 116
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 114,131
Diesel Exhaust Brake ...................... 58
Diesel Fuel ............................. 81
Diesel Fuel Requirements ................... 81
Bulk Storage of ........................ 84 Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming
.............. 108
Dipsticks .............................. 98
Disposal .............................. 102
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 117
Engine Oil ........................... 102
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 104
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ..............62,68
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..... 21
Emergency, In Case of Jump Starting ......................... 90
Engine ................................ 97
Air Cleaner .......................... 102
Block Heater ........................ 44,57
Break-In Recommendations ................. 6
Compartment ......................... 97
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 131
Identification .......................... 97
Idling ............................... 52
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INDEX 163

ModeFuel Saver ............................ 30
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................. 6
Noise Control Maintenance ......................... 126
Tampering Prohibited ................... 126
Noise Emission Warranty ...............125,127
Odometer .............................. 13
Trip ................................ 13
Oil Change Indicator ................... 27,137
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 27
Oil, Engine ............................ 131
Capacity ............................ 130
Change Interval ........................ 99
Dipstick ............................. 98
Disposal ............................ 102
Filter .......................... 98,102,131Identification Logo
..................... 100
Materials Added to ..................... 102
Pressure Gauge ........................ 13
Recommendation ...................... 100
Synthetic ............................ 102
Viscosity ............................ 100
Overdrive ............................ 65,71
Overdrive OFF Switch ................... 65,71
Perform Service Indicator, Reset ............. 138
Personal Settings ......................... 34
Power Take-Off Adapter ....................... 78
Take-Off Operation ...................... 78
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 133
Programmable Electronic Features ............. 34
PTO (Power Take-Off) ..................... 78
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... 114,116
166 INDEX