2015 Ram 3500 oil

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
1500 Regular Cab Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab Models 26 Gallons98 Liters
1500 Regular Cab Longbed/Crew Quad Cab Models (Optional) 32 Gallons 121 Liters
2500/3500 Shortbed Models 31 Gallons117 Liters
2500/3500 Longbed Models 32 Gallons121 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
5.7L Engines (We recommend you use SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
5.7L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 5W-30, API Certified),
for 2500/3500 trucks operating under a gross combined weight
rating greater than 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg). 7 Quarts
6.6 Liters
6.4L Engines (We recommend you use SAE 0W-40 engine oil
meeting the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-12633
for use in all operating temperatures.) 7 Quarts
6.6 Liters
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 815

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to FCA US Material Standard
MS-6395 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not
available.
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 817

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine 2500/3500
trucks operating under a gross com-
bined weight rating greaterthan
14,000 lbs/(6,350 kg.) We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, Shell Helix® or equivalent. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 6.4L For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat-
ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine
oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN. The
manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra™ 0W-40 or equiva-
lent MOPAR® engine oil meeting the requirements of FCA US Material
Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® brand Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85)
Engine – If Equipped 87 Octane, Up To 85% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L/6.4L Engines 89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.
818 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset byreferring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Dis-
play (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
NOTE: 1500 Models Only
•
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months on
1500 trucks, whichever comes first.
2500 – 3500 Models
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or twelve months on
2500 – 3500 trucks, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
•
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
824 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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)
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Maintenance Chart
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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X XX X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
surfaces. If gear oil leakage is
suspected, check the fluid level.
If using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
826 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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

Break-In Recommendations................113
Compartment ......................... .744
Compartment Identification .........744, 745, 746
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................817
Exhaust Gas Caution .................114,632
Flooded, Starting ...................... .445
Fuel Requirements ...................627, 815
Jump Starting ......................... .725
Oil .......................... .751, 815, 817
Oil Filler Cap ...................... .753, 754
Oil Selection ...................... .752, 815
Oil Synthetic ......................... .754
Overheating .......................... .679
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................753, 754
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................753
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............78
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24
Ethanol ............................... .629
Event Data Recorder ........................81 Exhaust Gas Caution
....................114,632
Exhaust System .......................114,768
Exterior Lighting ......................... .165
Exterior Lights ...........................117
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .755
Engine Oil ........................ .754, 817
Engine Oil Disposal .....................754
Flashers Turn Signal .....................117, 175, 285
Flat Tire Stowage ..................... .698, 719
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .635
Engine Oil ........................... .634
Fuel Requirements ...................633, 634
Maintenance .......................... .636
Replacement Parts ...................... .635
Starting ............................. .635
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INDEX 847