2014 Ram 1500 Get to Know Guide 

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Automatic Transmission –
Eight-Speed Automatic Use only MOPAR
®ZF
8&9 Speed ATF™ Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to
use the correct fluid may affect the function orperformance of your transmission. —
Automatic Transmission –
Six-Speed Automatic with
Gasoline Engine We recommend you use
only ATF+4
®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4
®fluid may
affect the function or
performance of your trans- mission. We recommendMOPAR
®ATF+4®fluid. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use
MOPAR
®BW44–44
Transfer Case Fluid. —
Front Axle 1500
Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85. —
Rear Axle 1500 Models We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear
Lubricant SAE 75W-140
(MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the
addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR
®Limited Slip
Additive (MS-10111). —
Front and Rear Axle –
2500/3500 Models We recommend you
use Synthetic, GL-5
SAE 75W-85. Limited slip
additive is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR
®DOT 3 and
SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is
not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Power Steering Reservoir –
2500/3500 Models We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid +4 or MOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection 3.6L 87 Octane1500 Regular Cab
Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab - 26 Gallons (98 Liters) (Approximate)
1500 Regular Cab
Longbed/Crew Quad Cab (Optional) - 32 Gallons
(121 Liters) (Approximate) 2500/3500 Shortbed -
34 Gallons (129 Liters) (Approximate)
2500/3500 Longbed -
35 Gallons (132 Liters) (Approximate)
Fuel Selection 5.7L 87 Octane Acceptable.
89 Octane Recommended. 1500 Regular Cab
Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab - 26 Gallons (98 Liters) (Approximate)
1500 Regular Cab
Longbed/Crew Quad Cab (Optional) - 32 Gallons
(121 Liters) (Approximate) 2500/3500 Shortbed -
31 Gallons (117 Liters) (Approximate)
2500/3500 Longbed -
32 Gallons (121 Liters) (Approximate)
Fuel Selection 6.4L 87 Octane2500/3500 Shortbed -
34 Gallons (129 Liters)
(Approximate) 2500/3500 Longbed - 35 Gallons
(132 Liters) (Approximate)
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Diesel Versions
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant
3.0 L Turbo Diesel Engine –
1500 Models Only
We recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/
Coolant Ten Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 11.6 Quarts (11 Liters)
Engine Coolant
6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Ten Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 5.7 Gallons (21.4 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
3.0L Turbo Diesel Engine –
1500 Models Only
We recommend you use
ACEA C3 5W-30 engine oil meeting Chrysler material standard MS-11106 or
Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full
synthetic 5W-30 motor oil. 10.5 Quarts (10 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine In ambient temperatures
below 0°F (-18°C),
We recommend you use
5W-40 synthetic engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials Standard
MS-10902 and the API
CJ-4 engine oil category is
required such as MOPAR
®,
Shell Rotella®and
Shell Rimula®.
In ambient temperatures above 0°F (-18°C),
We recommend you use 15W-40 engine oil that
meets Chrysler Materials
Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil
category is required such
as MOPAR
®, Shell Rotella®
and Shell Rimula®. 12 Quarts (11.4 Liters)
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Fuel Selection 3.0L Turbo
Diesel – 1500 Models Only Use good quality diesel
fuel from a reputable
supplier in your vehicle.
Federal law requires that
you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low SulfurHighway Diesel fuel
(15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of
Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur
maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions controlsystem. For most year-
round service, No. 2 diesel
fuel meeting ASTM specifi- cation D-975 Grade S15will provide good perfor-
mance. We recommend you useablendofupto5%
biodiesel, meeting ASTM specification D-975 with your diesel engine.
If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 20°For -7°C), or is required to operate at colder-than-normal conditions for
prolonged periods, use
climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the
No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. This will provide better protectionfrom fuel gelling or wax-
plugging of the fuel filter. This vehicle is compatible
with biodiesel blends greater than 5% but no greater than 20% biodiesel meeting
ASTM specification D-7467 provided the shortened
maintenance intervals are followed as directed. 26 Gallons (98.5 Liters)
(Approximate)
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Fuel Selection 6.7L Turbo
Diesel Use good quality diesel
fuel from a reputable
supplier in your vehicle.
Federal law requires that
you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low SulfurHighway Diesel fuel
(15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of
Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur
maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions controlsystem. For most year-
round service, No. 2 diesel
fuel meeting ASTM specifi- cation D-975 Grade S15will provide good perfor-mance. If the vehicle is
exposed to extreme cold
(below 20°F or -7°C), or is required to operate atcolder-than-normal
conditions for prolonged periods, use climatized
No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel.
This will provide better pro- tection from fuel gelling or wax-plugging of the fuel
filters. This vehicle is fully
compatible with biodiesel
blends up to 5% biodiesel
meeting ASTM specification D-975. Pickup models,
and Chassis Cab models configured with optional
B20 capability, are addi- tionally compatible with20% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification
D-7467 if the Bio-Diesel
Fuel Requirements listed in the Owner’s Manual
Diesel Supplement are fully complied with. 2500/3500 Standard Cab
(Longbed) Models -
28 Gallons (106 Liters) 2500/3500 Crew/Mega
Cab (Shortbed) Models - 31 Gallons (117 Liters) 2500/3500 Crew Cab (Longbed) Models -
32 Gallons (121 Liters) Standard Rear Tank -
52 Gallons (197 Liters)
Optional Midship Tank - 22 Gallons (83 Liters)
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Oil Filter
3.0L, 6.7L Diesel Engine We recommend you
use MOPAR
®Engine
Oil Filters. —
Engine Fuel Filter
3.0L Turbo Diesel –
1500 Models Only We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Fuel Filter.
Must meet 3 micron rating. Using a fuel filter that does
not meet the manufacturers
filtration and water separat- ing requirements can
severely impact fuel system life and reliability. —
Engine Fuel Filter
6.7L Turbo Diesel We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Fuel Filter.
Must meet 3 micron rating. Using a fuel filter that does
not meet the manufacturers
filtration and water separat- ing requirements can
severely impact fuel system life and reliability. —
Crankcase Ventilation Filter
6.7L Turbo Diesel We recommend you use
MOPAR
®CCV Filter. —
Automatic Transmission –
Eight-Speed Automatic
3.0 Turbo Diesel –
1500 Models Only We recommend you use
MOPAR
®ZF 8&9 Speed
ATF™ Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Automatic Transmission –
Six-Speed Automatic –
68RFE We recommend you use
MOPAR
®ATF+4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid. —
Automatic Transmission –
Six-Speed AISIN HD
Automatic MOPAR
®ASRC Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent. —
Clutch Linkage We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Multi-Purpose
Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. —
Manual Transmission
G-56 – 6.7L Diesel Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®ATF+4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use
MOPAR
®BW44–44
Transfer Case Fluid. —
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Front Axle 1500
Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you
use Synthetic, GL-5
SAE 75W-85. Limited slip
additive is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles. —
Rear Axle 1500 Models We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear
Lubricant SAE 75W-140 MS-8985. Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the
addition of 118 ml (4 oz) of MOPAR
®Limited Slip
Additive MS-10111. —
Front and Rear Axle –
2500/3500 Models We recommend you
use Synthetic, GL-5
SAE 75W-85. Limited slip
additive is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles. —
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
(3.0L Diesel Engine
Approximate) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (API Certified) (DEF)
or equivalent that has been API Certified to the ISO
22241 standard. Use of
fluids not API Certified to ISO 22241 may result in system damage. 8 Gallons (30.3 Liters)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
(6.7L Diesel Engine
Approximate) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (API Certified) (DEF)
or equivalent that has been API Certified to the ISO
22241 standard. Use of
fluids not API Certified to ISO 22241 may result in system damage. 5.5 Gallons (21 Liters)
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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic AdditiveTechnology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine
coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into
the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
E-85 Flexible Fuel — 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on
E-85.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures,
and E85 fuel usage will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to
illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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