mark. The total capacity from the MIN mark to the MAX
mark is 1.3 qts (1.2 L).
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
NOTE:It is possible for your oil level to be slightly
higher than a previous check. This would be due to diesel
fuel that may temporarily be in the crankcase due to
operation of the diesel particulate filter regeneration
strategy. This fuel will evaporate out under normal
operation.
Never operate the engine with oil level below the “MIN”
mark or above the upper “MAX” mark.
Change Engine Oil
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
CAUTION!
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced technol-
ogy Diesel Engine and an emission device designed
to limit Diesel Particulate Emissions from being
released into the atmosphere. The durability of your
engine and life expectancy of this diesel particulate
filter emission device is highly dependent on the use
of the correct engine oil.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 103
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Add oil
only when the level on the dipstick is below the “ADD”
mark. The total capacity from the ADD mark to the Full
mark is 2 qts (1.9L).
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
Never operate the engine with oil level below the “ADD”
mark or above the upper “SAFE” mark.
Change Engine Oil
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API CJ-4 certified and
meet the requirements of FCA US LLC. Use MOPAR or
an equivalent oil meeting FCA US Material Standard
MS-10902. Products meeting Cummins CES 20081 may
also be used. The identification of these engine oils are
typically located on the back of the oil container.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American Petro-
leum Institute (API). The manufac-
turer only recommends API Certified
engine oils.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 293
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
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