2012 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab oil change

120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s).
❏Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
Odometer Reading Date
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the spark plugs.
❏Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Change the transfer case fluid.
❏Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏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.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
❏Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4
only).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏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.
❏Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
❏Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4
only).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid....................... 433
Fluid and Filter Changes............... 434
Fluid Level Check.................432,433
FluidType ......................432,455
Shifting ........................... 284
Special Additives..................... 432
AxleFluid .......................430,431,455
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............430,431
B-Pillar Location........................ 320
Battery............................... 414
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 25
Saving Feature (Protection).............. 152
Belts, Seat............................ 40,80
Body Builders Guide....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 417
Brake Fluid.........................428,455Brake System........................312,427
Anti-Lock (ABS)..................... 313
Fluid Check........................ 428
Master Cylinder..................... 428
Parking........................... 310
Warning Light....................... 198
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 284
Bulb Replacement....................... 447
Bulbs,Light .......................... 82,446
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 451
Calibration, Compass..................... 216
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 453
Capacities, Fluid........................ 453
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................ 412
Power Steering...................... 309
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............. 424
Car Washes............................ 435
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Power Door......................... 30
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 69
Lubrication, Body....................... 417
Lug Nuts...........................386,388
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 414
Maintenance Procedures................... 409
Maintenance Schedule.................... 458
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 407
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check.................... 431
Lubricant Selection................... 455
Manual, Service......................... 481
Memory Seat........................... 141
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 213
Mirrors ................................ 87
Automatic Dimming................... 87
Electric Powered...................... 90Heated............................. 91
Memory........................... 141
Outside............................ 88
Rearview........................... 87
TrailerTowing ....................... 92
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................408,480
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 153
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 78
Occupant Restraints................... 39,58,61
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 58
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 341
Odometer..........................193,194
Trip ...........................193,194
Oil Change Indicator..................196,212
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............196,212
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INDEX 495

Oil, Engine.........................410,454
Capacity........................... 453
Change Interval...................... 411
Dipstick........................... 410
Disposal........................... 412
Filter ..........................412,454
Filter Disposal....................... 412
Identification Logo................... 411
Materials Added to................... 412
Pressure Gauge...................... 193
Recommendation..................... 411
Synthetic.......................... 412
Viscosity........................... 412
Onboard Diagnostic System..............406,407
Operating Precautions.................... 406
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 88
Overdrive............................. 292
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 292Overhead Console....................... 163
Overheating, Engine...................... 191
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 4,481
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 310
Passing Light........................... 154
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 158
Personal Settings........................ 218
Pets.................................. 78
Pets, Transporting........................ 78
Phone, Cellular.......................... 93
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™).............. 93
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 320
Power
Door Locks......................... 30
Mirrors ............................ 90
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).....165,170
Seats............................. 129
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Sliding Rear Window.................. 181
Steering........................308,309
Windows........................... 35
Power Steering Fluid..................... 455
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 53
Programmable Electronic Features............ 218
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 330
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......422,424
Radio Operation........................ 262
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect™ studios).......... 256
Rear Axle (Differential).................430,431
Rear Window Features.................... 180
Rear Window, Sliding..................... 181
Reclining Front Seats..................... 138
Recorder, Event Data...................... 64Recreational Towing...................... 368
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . 371,373
Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................372,376
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 342
Refrigerant............................ 416
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 52
Remote Control
Starting System....................... 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 260
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 408
Replacement Tires....................... 334
Reporting Safety Defects................... 480
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........196,212
Restraint, Head......................... 139
Restraints, Child....................... 65,71
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INDEX 497