2012 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab oil dipstick

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
6 — Battery
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
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Fluid Level Check
The fluid level should be checked when the engine is
fully warmed up and the fluid in the transmission is at
normal operating temperature. Operation of the trans-
mission with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce
the life of the transmission and of the fluid. Check the
fluid level whenever the vehicle is serviced.
Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine
Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal
operating temperature 82°C (180°F). This occurs after at
least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating
temperature the fluid cannot be held comfortably be-
tween the fingertips.
To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly,
the following procedure must be used:
1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating
temperature.2. The vehicle must be on level ground.
3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake
pedal.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-
tion ending with the lever in PARK.
5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.
6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT”
(upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat-
ing temperature. Verify that solid coating of oil is seen on
both sides of the dipstick. If the fluid is low, add as
required into the dipstick tube.Do not overfill.After
adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube, wait
a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into
the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
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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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