2012 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab engine coolant

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to st

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi-
tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they
may not be compatible with t

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
N

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual Disposal Of Used Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check
with your local authorities to determine the disposal
rules fo

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual 2. Lift and remove the plastic dipstick from the reservoir
neck.
3. Check the coolant level on the dipstick.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator c

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual •Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
•Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the
radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine
coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added,

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2012  Owners Manual FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons 197 Liters
Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons 83 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quar
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