2013 Ram 1500 contents

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........630
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.7L ..........631
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........632
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .633
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............633
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .634
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................635
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .635
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........636▫
Engine Oil ......................... .637
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .640
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................640
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............641
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............642
▫ Front Driveshaft Lubrication – 2500/3500
(Four-Wheel Drive) Models (Ram Trucks
Only) ............................. .643
▫ Body Lubrication .....................643
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............644
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of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is
satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once
a month.
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
maintain the proper level, it should be added to the
coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •
Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against
freezing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS-
12106) and distilled water for proper corrosion protec-
tion of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............696
▫ Maintenance Chart ...................697
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CONTENTS
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE ...................... .705
▫ Prepare For The Appointment .............705
▫ Prepare A List ....................... .705
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests .............705
 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..............705
▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center .......706
▫ Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center ......706
▫ In Mexico contact: .....................707 ▫
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY) ...................707
▫ Service Contract ..................... .707
 WARRANTY INFORMATION .............708
 MOPAR®PARTS.......................709
 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ............709
▫ In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ..................... .709
▫ In Canada .......................... .709
 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ............710
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