2013 Ram 2500 oil filter

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
terial Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine For 2500/3500 trucks operating
under a gross combined weight rating greaterthan
14,000 lbs/(6,350 kg.) We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
terial Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® brand Engine Oil
Filters.
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm])
698 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4)
models only). 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 705

Engine................................ .637
Air Cleaner .......................... .646
Block Heater ......................... .351
Break-In Recommendations ................115
Compartment ......................... .636
Compartment Identification ................636
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................698
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................117
Flooded, Starting ...................... .345
Fuel Requirements ..................... .526
Jump Starting ......................... .617
Oil................................. .643
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .645
Oil Selection .......................... .644
Oil Synthetic ......................... .645
Overheating .......................... .577
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............74
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .527Event Data Recorder
........................81
Exhaust Gas Caution .......................117
Exhaust System ...........................117
Exterior Lighting ......................... .158
Exterior Lights .......................... .120
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .646
Engine Oil ........................... .646
Engine Oil Disposal .....................645
Flashers Turn Signal .......................... .120
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .591
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .533
Engine Oil ........................... .533
Fuel Requirements ..................... .530
Maintenance .......................... .534
Replacement Parts ...................... .533
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Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)..............422
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..............422
Oil, Engine ............................. .643
Capacity ............................ .696
Change Interval ....................... .644
Dipstick ............................. .643
Disposal ............................. .645
Filter ............................... .646
Filter Disposal ........................ .645
Identification Logo ..................... .644
Recommendation ...................... .644
Synthetic ............................ .645
Viscosity ............................ .645
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .646
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................639
Operating Precautions ..................... .639
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................129
Overdrive .............................. .374Overdrive OFF Switch
..................... .374
Overhead Console ........................ .191
Overheating, Engine ...................... .264
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .668
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .468
Park Sense System, Rear ....................180
Passing Light ........................... .168
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .175
Personal Settings ......................... .283
Pets ...................................115
Pets, Transporting .........................115
Pickup Box ............................. .226
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........494
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................675
Door Locks ............................
36
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