2012 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab oil pressure

Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts
Practically all failures give some warning before the parts
fail. Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds,
and visual evidence that the engine requires service.
Some important clues are:
•engine misfiring or vibrating severely
•sudden loss of power
•unusual engine noises
•fuel, oil or coolant leaks
•sudden change, outside the normal operating range, in
the engine operating temperature
•excessive smoke
•oil pressure drop
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the heater
cord to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110–115 Volt
AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire exten-
sion cord.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to
the right side and can be located just behind the grille
near the headlamp.
NOTE:The engine block heater cord is a factory in-
stalled option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater
cords are available from your authorized MOPAR
dealer.
The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to
have an adequate warming effect on the coolant.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.7L DIESEL
1 — Battery6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Integrated Power Module
3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Air Cleaner Filter
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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 the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
1 — ADD Range
2 — Full Mark
3 — SAFE Range
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Adding Fuel............................ 83
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter) ............................. 104,129
Air Filter .............................. 104
Airbag Light ............................ 24
Alarm Light ............................ 17
Anti-Lock Warning Light ................... 21
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............. 116,117
Capacities .......................... 133
Disposal ........................... 119
Automatic Transmission .................... 64
Adding Fluid ....................... 125
Fluid Level Check .................... 124
Fluid Type ...................... 124,136
Shifting ............................ 54
Axle Fluid ............................. 136
Battery ............................... 114
Blanket .......................... 43,115Emergency Starting
.................... 92
Brake Fluid ............................ 136
Brake System ........................... 121
Fluid Check ........................ 121
Master Cylinder ..................... 121
Warning Light ....................... 19
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................ 53
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 133
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 133
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ 103
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 118
Charge Air Cooler ....................... 121
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ................................. 23
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 118
Cooling System ......................... 115
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 117
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Coolant Capacity..................... 133
Coolant Level .................... 1 15,119
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 119
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 116
Inspection .......................... 119
Points to Remember .................. 120
Pressure Cap ........................ 118
Radiator Cap ........................ 118
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....... 116,134
Diesel Exhaust Brake ...................... 50
Diesel Fuel ............................. 82
Diesel Fuel Requirements ................... 82
Bulk Storage of ....................... 84
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming .............. 110
Dipsticks .............................. 100
Disposal .............................. 104
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 119
Engine Oil ......................... 104 Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter
.......... 106
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ..............60,71
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..... 25
Emergency, In Case of Jump Starting ........................ 92
Engine ................................ 99
Air Cleaner ......................... 104
Block Heater ....................... 35,49
Break-In Recommendations .............. 12
Compartment ........................ 99
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 134
Identification ........................ 99
Idling ............................. 44
Jump Starting ........................ 92
Oil ............................ 100,134
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 103
Oil Synthetic ........................ 104
Runaway ........................... 81
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Temperature Gauge.................... 15
Exhaust Brake ........................... 50
Exhaust System ......................... 129
Filters Engine Fuel ........................ 106
Engine Oil .................... 100,104,134
Flashers Turn Signal ......................... 15
Fluid Capacities ......................... 133
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................. 121
Manual Transmission .................. 124
Transfer Case ....................... 123
Fluid, Brake ........................... 136
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 134
Fog Lights ............................. 24
Fuel ................................ 82,83
Adding ............................ 83 Diesel
......................... 82,83,134
Filter ............................. 106
Gauge ............................. 15
Requirements ........................ 82
Specifications ........................ 83
Tank Capacity ....................... 133
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 15
Fuel ............................... 15
Oil Pressure ......................... 17
Speedometer ......................... 16
Tachometer .......................... 15
Voltmeter ......................... 18,41
Gear Ranges ........................ 54,65,76
Idle Up Feature .......................... 44
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 25
Instrument Cluster ...................... 14,15
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Trip .............................17,18
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 139
Oil, Engine ............................ 134
Capacity ........................... 133
Change Interval ..................... 101
Dipstick ........................... 100
Disposal ........................... 104
Filter ........................ 100,104,134
Identification Logo ................... 102
Materials Added to ................... 104
Pressure Gauge ....................... 17
Recommendation ..................... 102
Synthetic .......................... 104
Viscosity ........................... 103
Overdrive ............................ 62,72
Overdrive OFF Switch ................... 62,72
Perform Service Indicator, Reset ............. 140Power
Take-Off Adapter ..................... 78
Take-Off Operation .................... 78
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 136
PTO (Power Take-Off) ..................... 78
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ....... 116,118
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 8
Remote Starting System ..................... 8
Resetting Perform Service Indicator ........... 140
Seat Belts Reminder ........................... 24
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 116,134
Shifting ............................... 52
Automatic Transmission ................ 54
Manual Transmission .................. 75
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Signals, Turn............................ 15
Speedometer ............................ 16
Starting .............................. 8,34
Automatic Transmission ................ 34
Engine Block Heater ................. 35,49
Manual Transmission .................. 34
Remote ............................. 8
Starting Procedures ....................... 34
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) ........... 34
Steering Wheel Lock .......................... 8
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 104
System, Remote Starting .................... 8
Tachometer ............................. 15
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ........... 15
Tip Start ............................... 34
Ti re s Pressure Warning Light ................. 21 Torque Converter Clutch
.................63,74
Tow/Haul ............................. 62
Traction Control ......................... 123
Traction Control Light ..................... 17
Transfer Case Fluid ............................. 136
Transmission Automatic ........................ 54,64
Fluid ............................. 136
Manual .......................... 34,75
Shifting ............................ 52
Trip Odometer ........................ 17,18
Turn Signals ............................ 15
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 103
Voltmeter ............................ 18,41
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . 15
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel ................ 106
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