2015 Ram 2500 power steering fluid

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L
1 — Coolant Pressure Bottle6 — Battery
2 — Transmission Dipstick 7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Washer Solvent
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Air Cleaner Filter
746 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 751

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Rear Axle – 1500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lu-
bricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Ax-
les require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR®
Limited Slip Additive (MS-10111).
Front and Rear Axle – 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90.
Limited slip additive is not required for Limited-Slip
Rear Axles.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir – 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 821

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only)
and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
•
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4)
models only). 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 825

Camera, Rear........................... .207
Camper ............................... .264
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .815
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ....................... .753, 754
Power Steering ........................ .571
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................774
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............114,632
Cargo Light ............................ .174
Car Washes ............................ .787
Cellular Phone .......................... .393
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............810
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............237
Certification Label ........................ .639
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .592
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ............285, 748
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............114
Checks, Safety ............................114 Child Restraint
............................82
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................87
Child Restraints .........................82
Child Seat Installation .................100, 102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........98
Infants And Child Restraints ................85
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................99
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............94
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......89
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........85
Seating Positions ........................88
Cigar Lighter ........................... .229
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .629
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .789
Climate Control ...................... .395, 405
844 INDEX

Flooded Engine Starting....................445
Fluid, Brake ............................ .820
Fluid Capacities ......................... .815
Fluid Leaks .............................118
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .779
Power Steering ........................ .571
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........817
Fog Lights ....................... .170, 285, 808
Fold Flat Load Floor ...................... .244
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................679
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .487
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................730
Front Axle (Differential) .....................780
Fuel .................................. .627
Adding ............................. .636
Clean Air ............................ .629
Ethanol ............................. .629
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................638 Gasoline
............................. .627
Methanol ............................ .629
Octane Rating ..................... .627, 817
Requirements ...................... .627, 815
Tank Capacity ......................... .815
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .633
Fuses ................................. .794
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) .........211,218
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................638, 747
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .629
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .627
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................629
Gauges Speedometer ......................... .285
Tachometer ........................... .285
Gear Ranges ........................ .465, 477
Gear Select Lever Override ..................733
General

Information ...................... .627
848 INDEX

PowerDistribution Center (Fuses) ................795
Door Locks ............................39
Mirrors ............................. .138
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........224, 230
Seats ............................... .142
Sliding Rear Window ....................243
Steering .......................... .569, 571
Sunroof ............................. .220
Windows ..............................46
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .820
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................63
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................63
Programmable Electronic Features ..........319, 346
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .604
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ........771, 774Radio Operation
......................... .393
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................390
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................179
Ramp Travel Index ....................... .527
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................780
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .................262
Rear ParkSense System ..................189, 198
Rear Seat, Folding .....................152, 153
Rear Window Features .....................242
Rear Window, Sliding ..................... .244
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .151
Recorder, Event Data .......................81
Recreational Towing ...................... .667
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........670
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......673
Reformulated Gasoline .....................629
Refrigerant .......................... .762, 763
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................52
854 INDEX