2014 Ram 2500 transmission oil

Use the following procedure to check the transmission
fluid level properly:
1. Monitor the transmission temperature using the EVIC
display, and operate the vehicle as required to reach
the normal operating temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60
seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest of
this procedure.
4. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake
pedal.
5. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-
tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en-
gage in each position), ending with the transmission in
PARK.6. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.
7. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
if the actual level is at or above the hole. The fluid level
should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes
on the dipstick at normal operating temperature. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick tube
to bring it to the proper level.Do not overfill.Use
ONLY the recommended fluid (seeFluids, Lubri-
cants, and Genuine Partsfor fluid specifications).
After adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick
tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to
fully drain into the transmission before rechecking the
fluid level.
320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL ENGINE
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop For Fuel
Check the engine oil level at least 30 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy
of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at
or below the ADD or MIN mark.Once A Month
•Inspect the batteries, and clean and tighten the termi-
nals as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and automatic transmission (if
equipped), and add as needed.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air filter.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
334 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............114
Adding Fuel..............................92
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .104
Airbag Light.............................23
Alarm Light..............................24
Anti-Lock Warning Light.....................18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................113
Capacities............................121
Disposal..............................117
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Type............................125
Axle Fluid..............................125
Battery.................................111
Brake Fluid.............................125
Brake System............................118
Fluid Check...........................118
Master Cylinder........................118
Warning Light..........................21Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........121
Capacities, Fluid..........................121
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................103
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................116
Charge Air Cooler.........................118
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . .18
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........116
Cooling System...........................112
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............114
Coolant Capacity.......................121
Coolant Level..........................112
Disposal of Used Coolant..................117
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................113
Points to Remember.....................117
Pressure Cap..........................116
Radiator Cap..........................116
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........113,122
346 INDEX - RAM 1500

Oil, Engine..............................102
Capacity.............................121
Change Interval........................103
Dipstick..............................102
Disposal..............................104
Filter............................104 , 122
Filter Disposal.........................104
Materials Added to......................104
Recommendation.......................102
Viscosity.............................103
Overheating, Engine........................20
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........113
Remote Starting System......................12
Schedule, Maintenance.....................128
Seat Belts
Reminder..............................22
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............122Signals, Turn.............................19
Speedometer.............................23
Starting.................................59
Automatic Transmission...................60
Engine Block Heater...................62,68
Remote...............................12
Starting Procedures.........................59
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines).............59
Tachometer..............................18
Tip Start................................60
Ti re s
Pressure Warning Light....................24
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.................78
Towing.................................74
Guide................................78
Weight...............................78
Trailer Towing............................74
Cooling System Tips......................90
INDEX - RAM 1500 349

Hitches...............................77
Minimum Requirements...................79
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................78
Wiring................................87
Trailer Towing Guide.......................78
Trailer Weight............................78
Transfer Case
Fluid................................125
Transmission
Turn Signals..............................19
Viscosity, Engine Oil.......................103
Voltmeter................................63
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description)....18
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel..................105
350 INDEX - RAM 1500

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............312
Adding Fuel.............................253
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .296
Air Filter...............................296
Airbag Light.............................159
Alarm Light.............................160
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................154
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................311
Capacities............................327
Disposal..............................314
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid..........................320
Fluid Level Check.......................319
Fluid Type............................330
Shifting..............................227
Axle Fluid..............................330
Battery.................................309
Blanket...........................216 , 310Emergency Starting......................282
Brake System............................316
Fluid Check...........................316
Master Cylinder........................316
Warning Light.........................157
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................227
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........327
Capacities, Fluid..........................327
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................294
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................313
Charge Air Cooler.........................315
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .154
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........313
Cooling System...........................310
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............312
Coolant Capacity.......................327
Coolant Level..........................310
INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500 351

Engine Oil Disposal.....................296
Flashers
Turn Signal...........................155
Fluid Capacities..........................327
Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................316
Manual Transmission....................318
Transfer Case..........................317
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........328
Fog Lights..............................162
Fuel...................................248
Adding..........................253 , 256
Diesel........................248 , 256 , 328
Filter................................300
Requirements..........................248
Specifications..........................249
Tank Capacity..........................327
Fueling................................253Gauges
Speedometer..........................159
Tachometer............................154
Voltmeter.............................214
Gear Ranges.............................228
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................262
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................262
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................265
Idle Up Feature...........................218
Information Center, Vehicle..................166
Instrument Cluster........................152
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls..............270
Intervention Regeneration Strategy.............178
Jump Starting............................282
INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500 353

Keyless Enter-N-Go........................203
Lights
Airbag...............................159
Alarm...............................160
Anti-Lock.............................154
Brake Warning.........................157
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator).........154
Fog .................................162
High Beam............................158
High Beam Indicator.....................158
Instrument Cluster......................154
Seat Belt Reminder......................159
Security Alarm.........................160
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............160
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......154
Maintenance Procedures....................291
Maintenance Schedule......................334Manual Transmission......................239
Fluid Level Check.......................318
Shift Speeds...........................241
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................149
Noise Control
Maintenance...........................323
Tampering Prohibited....................323
Noise Emission Warranty....................322
Oil Change Indicator.......................335
Oil, Engine..............................292
Capacity.............................327
Change Interval........................293
Dipstick..............................292
Disposal..............................296
Filter............................295 , 328
Filter Disposal.........................296
Identification Logo......................293
354 INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500