2015 Ram 3500 brake fluid

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

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Inspect the brake linings, replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
Adjust parking brake as neces-
sary. XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 827

Auto Down Power Windows..................47
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ..................... .166
Automatic High Beams .....................168
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........413
Automatic Transmission .................455, 786
Adding Fluid ...................... .785, 786
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................786
Fluid Change ......................... .786
Fluid Level Check ................782, 783, 784
Fluid Type ........................ .782, 820
Shifting .......................... .464, 476
Special Additives ...................... .783
Axle Fluid .......................... .780, 820
Axle Lubrication ......................... .780
Back-Up Camera ......................... .207
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System ..................524
Battery ................................ .760Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)
........30
Belts, Seat ...............................115
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................763
B-Pillar Location ......................... .597
Brake Assist System ...................... .577
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............575
Brake Fluid ......................... .779, 820
Brake System ........................ .575, 778
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .576
Fluid Check .......................... .779
Master Cylinder ....................... .779
Parking ............................. .572
Warning Light ........................ .285
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................454
Bulb Replacement ..................... .804, 805
Bulbs, Light ..........................117,804
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................811
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INDEX 843

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

Information Center, Vehicle...............297, 325
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................126, 133
Instrument Cluster ....................... .285
Instrument Panel and Controls ................282
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............791
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls ..............654
Interior Appearance Care ....................790
Interior Lights .......................... .171
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............177
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..................... .230
Jack Location ........................ .683, 703
Jump Starting ........................... .725
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Key-In Reminder ..........................18 Keyless Enter-N-Go
.....................42, 443
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ .......................42
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..............359, 380
Passive Entry ...........................42
Passive Entry Programming ..........42, 359, 380
Keyless Entry System .......................25
Key, Replacement ..........................20
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................19
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................175
Lane Change Assist ....................... .176
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................53
Latches ................................117
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .627
Leaks, Fluid .............................118
Life of Tires .............................611
Light Bulbs ..........................117,804
Lights ..............................117,164
850 INDEX