2011 Ram 3500 engine oil capacity

parked overnight. When checking oil after operating the
engine, first ensure the engine is at full operating tem-
perature, then wait for 30 minutes after engine shutdown
to check the oil.Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Add oil
only when the level on the dipstick is below the “ADD”
mark. The total capacity from the low mark to the high
mark is 2 qts (1.9L).
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
Never operate the engine with oil level below the “ADD”
mark or above the upper “SAFE” mark.
Change Engine Oil
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals.
1 — ADD Range
2 — Full Mark
3 — SAFE Range
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 99

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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Jump Starting......................... 90
Oil .............................. 98,131
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 100
Oil Synthetic ......................... 102
Runaway ............................. 81
Temperature Gauge ..................... 11
Exhaust Brake ........................... 58
Exhaust System ......................... 126
Filters Engine Fuel .......................... 104
Engine Oil ...................... 98,102,131
Flashers Turn Signal ........................... 11
Fluid, Brake ........................... 133
Fluid Capacities ......................... 130
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... 119
Manual Transmission ................... 121 Transfer Case
......................... 121
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 131
Fog Lights ............................. 19
Fuel ................................ 81,83
Adding .............................. 83
Conserving ........................... 30
Diesel .......................... 81,83,131
Filter ............................... 104
Gauge ............................... 11
Requirements .......................... 81
Saver Mode ........................... 30
Specifications .......................... 82
Tank Capacity ........................ 130
Gasoline (Fuel) Conserving ........................... 30
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 11
Fuel ................................ 11
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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