2015 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab oil temperature

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT
(H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous
chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/BoltTorque Lug Nut/
Bolt
Type **Lug
Nut/Bolt Size Lug Nut/
Bolt
Socket Size
120-150 Ft-Lbs (160-200 N·m) Cone M14 x
1.5022 mm
130-160 Ft-Lbs (190-220 N·m) Flanged
**Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and
clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil®
or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem-
peratures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to
“Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.NOTE:
For trucks with a 5.7L engine operating under a
gross combined weight rating of 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) or
greater, MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil or equivalent
Pennzoil® or Shell Helix® is recommended for all oper-
ating temperatures.
Engine Oil Viscosity — 6.4L Engine
Use Pennzoil Ultra™ 0W–40 engine or equivalent
MOPAR® oil meeting the Chrysler Material Standard
MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” in this section.
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4. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake.
5. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en-
gage in each position), ending with the transmission in
PARK.
6. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to prevent dirt from entering the transmission.
7. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until seated.
8. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
if the actual level is at or above the hole. The fluid level
should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes
on the dipstick at normal operating temperature. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick tube to bring it to the proper level.
Do not overfill.Use
ONLY the specified fluid (see Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts for fluid specifications). After adding
any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait a
minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into
the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below
the operating temperature, the fluid level should be
between the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstick
with the fluid at 60-70°F / 16-21°C for 66RFE transmis-
sion, or 68-86°F / 20-30°C for AS66RC transmission. Only
use the COLD region of the dipstick as a rough reference
when setting the fluid level after a transmission service
or fluid change. Re-check the fluid level, and adjust as
required, once the transmission reaches normal operating
temperature.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil – 6.4L Engine For best performance and maximum protection under
all types of operating 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 Penn-
zoil Ultra™ 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR® engine oil
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan-
dard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter – 5.7L/6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs – 5.7L/6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L/6.4L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended.
556 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)/Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
NOTE:
•
Gasoline Engines
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
• Severe Duty
•
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
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
560 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Auto Down Power Windows..................44
Automatic Door Locks ......................37
Automatic Headlights ..................... .151
Automatic High Beams .....................153
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........301
Automatic Transmission ....................524
Adding Fluid ......................... .527
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................528
Fluid Level Check ...................... .526
Fluid Type ........................... .524
Shifting ............................. .336
Special Additives ...................... .525
Axle Fluid ............................. .523
Axle Lubrication ......................... .523
Battery ................................ .502
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Belts, Seat ...............................110
Body Builders Guide ........................6 Body Mechanism Lubrication
.................505
B-Pillar Location ......................... .389
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............371
Brake Fluid ............................ .521
Brake System ........................... .370
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .371
Fluid Check .......................... .521
Master Cylinder ....................... .521
Parking ............................. .367
Warning Light ........................ .203
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................336
Bulb Replacement ........................ .547
Bulbs, Light .............................112
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................552
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........554
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .554
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .495
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INDEX 579

Signals, Turn.............................112
Sliding Rear Window Power .............................. .194
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................407
Snow Plow ............................. .448
Snow Tires ............................. .399
Spare Tire .............................. .401
Spark Plugs ............................ .555
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................170
Speedometer ............................ .206
Starting .................................31
Automatic Transmission ..................331
Cold Weather ......................... .331
Engine Fails to Start .....................331
Remote ...............................31
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) .............330
Steering Power .............................. .365
Wheel, Heated ........................ .168Wheel, Tilt
........................... .166
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............279
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .279
Storage Compartment, Center Seat .............189
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .303
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .545
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........64
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information .........406
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .381
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .496
System, Remote Starting .....................31
Tachometer ............................. .201
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........301
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .166
Tip Start ............................... .331
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........389
Tire Markings ........................... .382
Tires ..................................112
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