Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR® BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (2500/
3500)We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE 75W-85. Limited slip additive
is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500/
5500)We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE 75W-85. Limited slip additive
is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles.
Clutch Linkage We recommend you use MOPAR® Multi-Purpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2
E.P. or equivalent.
Manual Transmission (G-56) – If
EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent licensed ATF+4® product.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331
Mileage or time passed (which-
ever comes first):
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
105,000
112,500
120,000
127,500
135,000
142,500
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
Or Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
168,000
180,000
192,000
204,000
216,000
228,000
240,000
Inspect the transfer case fluid
(4x4), change for any of the fol-
lowing: police, taxi, fleet, or fre-
quent trailer towing.XXXX X
Change the transfer case fluid
(4x4).XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid (AS69RC transmission only).XXXX X
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and sump filter
(AS69RC transmission only).XX
340 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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
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
Tip Start................................203
Ti re s
Pressure Warning Light...................160
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................266
Torque Converter Clutch....................238
Towing................................261
Guide...............................266
Weight...............................266
Traction Control..........................317
Trailer Towing...........................261
Cooling System Tips.....................278
Hitches..............................265
Minimum Requirements..................267
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................266
Wiring...............................275
Trailer Towing Guide.......................266
Trailer Weight............................266
Transfer Case
Fluid................................330Transmission
Automatic............................227
Fluid................................330
Manual..........................203 , 239
Shifting..............................225
Turn Signals.............................155
Viscosity, Engine Oil.......................294
Voltmeter...............................214
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .154
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel..................300
356 INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500
