2014 Ram 2500 fuel additives

therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal
and California reformulated gasoline.
Materials Added To Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
conditions and they would result in additional cost.
Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emissions control system.
• An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune
or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser-
vice. Contact your authorized dealer for service
assistance.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•The use of fuel additives, which are now being
sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended.
Most of these products contain high concentrations
of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle perfor-
mance problems resulting from the use of such
fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control
system can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon
monoxide poisoning:
• Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can
kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as
a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for an extended period. If the
vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine
running for more than a short period, adjust the
ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into
the vehicle.
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•you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for
a period of at least 5 minutes
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.
NOTE:
• When the ambient temperature is above 90° F (32° C),
you may experience hard starting and rough idle
following start up even if the above recommendations
are followed.
• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPAR® Injector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR® engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR® or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............699
Adding Fuel ............................ .577
Additives, Fuel .......................... .571
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .180
Airbag ..................................67
Airbag Deployment ........................78
Airbag Light .............................74
Airbag Maintenance ........................79
Airbag, Side ..............................70
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................71
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .689
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................691
Air Conditioning ......................... .356
Air Conditioning Controls ...................356
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................691
Air Conditioning System ....................356
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .541
Air Suspension .......................... .451
Alarm Light ............................ .283Alarm, Panic
.............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................21
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................698
Disposal ............................. .701
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................517
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................278
Appearance Care ........................ .712
Ashtray ............................... .224
Auto Down Power Windows ..................46
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ..................... .163
Automatic Transmission ....................397
Adding Fluid ..........................711
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................712
Fluid Change ......................... .712
Fluid Level Check ...................... .708
Fluid Type ........................... .708
770 INDEX

Fluid Leaks.............................119
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .705
Power Steering .........................511
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........744
Fog Lights ............................. .167
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .238
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................617
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .429
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................663
Front Axle (Differential) .....................706
Fuel .................................. .568
Adding ............................. .577
Additives ............................ .571
Clean Air ............................ .569
Ethanol ............................. .569
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................579
Gasoline ............................. .568
Materials Added ....................... .571Methanol
............................ .569
Octane Rating ......................... .568
Requirements ......................... .568
Tank Capacity ......................... .742
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .573
Fuel System Caution ...................... .577
Fuses ................................. .720
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............207
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................579
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .569
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .568
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................569
Gauges Speedometer ......................... .283
Tachometer ........................... .278
Gear Ranges ............................ .407
Gear Select Lever Override ..................666
General

Information ........................32
Glass Cleaning .......................... .717
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