2011 Ram 3500 maintenance

150,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
❏ Adjust valve lash clearance.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the wheel bearings.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if not replaced at 97,500 miles (157 000 km).
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Check the transfer case fluid (4x4).
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid (Chassis Cab Only).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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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

Oil Pressure........................... 13
Speedometer .......................... 12
Tachometer ........................... 11
Voltmeter .......................... 14,49
Gear Ranges ........................ 64,69,75
Idle Up Feature .......................... 53
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 21
Instrument Cluster ...................... 10,11
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ........... 109
Jump Starting ........................... 90
Lights Airbag .............................. 19
Anti-Lock ............................ 19
Brake Warning ......................... 14
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 18
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .... 20Fog ................................. 19
High Beam
........................... 14
High Beam Indicator .................... 14
Instrument Cluster ...................... 11
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... 20
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............ 16
Traction Control ........................ 20
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ...... 11
Locks Steering Wheel ......................... 6
Maintenance Procedures .................... 98
Maintenance Schedule .................... 136
Manual Transmission ...................... 74
Fluid Level Check ..................... 121
Lubricant Selection ..................... 133
Shift Speeds ........................... 75
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 30
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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