2015 Ram 1500 automatic transmission fluid

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.
322 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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
Change automatic transmission
fluid (AS69RC transmission only). XXXX X
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and sump filter
(AS69RC transmission only). XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s) if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: po-
lice, fleet, or frequent trailer tow-
ing (68RFE transmission only). XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter(s). X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 329

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............116
Adding Fuel ..............................91
Air bag Light .............................17
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .104
Alarm Light ..............................17
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................115
Capacities ........................... .122
Disposal ..............................118
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ........................... .126
Axle Fluid ............................. .126
Battery .................................113
Brake Fluid ............................ .126
Brake System ........................... .120
Fluid Check .......................... .120
Master Cylinder ....................... .120
Warning Light .......................17,33 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
..........122
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .122
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .103
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................118
Charge Air Cooler ........................ .120
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . .17
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........118
Cooling System ...........................114
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............116
Coolant Capacity ...................... .122
Coolant Level ..........................114
Disposal of Used Coolant ..................118
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................115
Points to Remember .....................119
Pressure Cap ..........................118
Radiator Cap ..........................118
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........115,123
334 INDEX - RAM 1500

Disposal............................. .104
Filter ........................... .104 , 123
Filter Disposal ........................ .104
Materials Added to ..................... .104
Recommendation ...................... .102
Viscosity ............................ .103
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........115
Remote Starting System ......................12
Schedule, Maintenance .....................128
Seat Belts Reminder ..........................17,35
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............123
Signals, Turn .............................17
Speedometer .............................17
Starting .................................75
Automatic Transmission ...................76
Engine Block Heater ...................78,84 Remote
...............................12
Starting Procedures .........................75
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .............75
Tachometer ..............................17
Tip Start ................................76
Ti re s Pressure Warning Light ....................36
Transfer Case Fluid ............................... .126
Transmission
Turn Signals ..............................17
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .103
Voltmeter ................................80
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) ....17
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel ..................107
INDEX - RAM 1500 337

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............300
Adding Fuel ............................ .257
Air bag Light ........................... .158
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .284
Air Filter .............................. .284
Alarm Light ............................ .159
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................151
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................299
Capacities ........................... .315
Disposal ............................. .302
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ......................... .308
Fluid Level Check ...................... .307
Fluid Type ........................... .318
Shifting ............................. .232
Axle Fluid ............................. .318
Battery ................................ .297
Blanket .......................... .220 , 298Emergency Starting
..................... .270
Brake System ........................... .304
Fluid Check .......................... .304
Master Cylinder ....................... .304
Warning Light ..................... .159 , 167
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................232
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........315
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .315
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .282
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................301
Charge Air Cooler ........................ .303
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .151
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........301
Cooling System .......................... .298
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............300
Coolant Capacity ...................... .315
Coolant Level ......................... .298
338 INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500

Overdrive.............................. .241
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .241
Perform Service Indicator, Reset ...............324
Power Take-Off Adapter ...................... .248
Take-Off Operation ..................... .248
PTO (Power Take-Off) ..................... .248
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........299
Remote Starting System .....................144
Resetting Perform Service Indicator ............324
Seat Belts Reminder ........................ .161 , 168
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............316
Shifting ............................... .230
Automatic Transmission ..................232
Manual Transmission ....................244 Signals, Turn
........................... .153
Speedometer ............................ .157
Starting ............................... .206
Automatic Transmission ..................207
Engine Block Heater .................211,227
Manual Transmission ....................207
Remote ............................. .144
Starting Procedures ....................... .206
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) ............206
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .283
Tachometer ............................. .151
Tip Start ............................... .207
Ti re s Pressure Warning Light ...............154 , 170
Torque Converter Clutch ....................243
Traction Control ......................... .305
Transfer Case Fluid ............................... .318
342 INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500

TransmissionAutomatic ........................... .232
Fluid ............................... .318
Manual ......................... .207 , 244
Shifting ............................. .230
Turn Signals ............................ .153
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .282
Voltmeter .............................. .218
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .164
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel ..................288
INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500 343