2011 Ram 3500 cooling

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2500/3500 Shortbed Models 34 Gallons129 Liters
2500/3500 Longbed Models 35 Gallons132 Liters
Standard Rear Tank – Chassis Cab Only 52 Gallons197 Liters
Optional Midship Tank – Chassis Cab Only 22 Gallons83 Liters
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Approximate) – Chassis
Cab Only 8 Gallons
30 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine 12 Quarts11.4 Liters
Cooling System
6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/
Antifreeze 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 5.7 Gallons
21.4 Liters
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Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all
receipts.
* This maintenance is not required if belt was previously
replaced.
**The EGR Cooler maintenance will be covered by the
manufacturer only at this maintenance interval, for ve-
hicles in California, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Mexico, New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Oregon,
and Rhode Island.
CAUTION!
***The manufacturer highly recommends that all
cooling system service, maintenance, and repairs be
performed by your local authorized dealer.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 159

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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