2015 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab engine coolant

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons197 Liters
Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons83 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
6.4L Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System
5.7L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula). 18.3 Quarts
17.3 Liters
6.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula). 16.6 Quarts
15.7 Liters
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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 – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 En-
gine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Mate-
rial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,
and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine For trucks operating under
a gross combined weight rating greater than
14,000 lbs/(6,350 kg.) We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30 En-
gine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Mate-
rial 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 555

CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and automatic trans-
mission 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•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. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 561

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, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace spark plugs
(5.7L engine).** X
Replace spark plugs
(6.4L engine).** 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 563

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............515
Adding Fuel ............................ .426
Additives, Fuel .......................... .424
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .167
Airbag.................................64
Air Bag Advance Front Air Bag ....................65
Air bag Operation .......................67
Air Bag Warning Light ....................71
Enhanced Accident Response ................70
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................74
FrontAirBag...........................64
If A Deployment Occurs ...................69
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................68
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............73
Air bag Deployment ........................64
Air bag Light .............................71
Air bag Maintenance ........................73
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .496 Air Conditioner Maintenance
.................503
Air Conditioning ......................... .283
Air Conditioning Controls ...................283
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............303
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................503
Air Conditioning System ....................283
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .395
Alarm Light ............................ .206
Alarm, Panic .............................26
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................20
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................20
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................514
Capacities ........................... .554
Disposal ............................. .518
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................371
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................201
Appearance Care ........................ .528
Ashtray ............................... .182
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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

Power Steering........................ .366
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................517
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................109
Cargo Light ............................ .160
Car Washes ............................ .529
Cellular Phone .......................... .281
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............550
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............189
Certification Label ........................ .427
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .383
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .201
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............108
Checks, Safety .......................... .108
Child Restraint ............................75
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................79
Child Restraints .........................75
Child Seat Installation .....................93
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........91Infants And Child Restraints
................77
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....90
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................92
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............87
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......82
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........78
Seating Positions ........................81
Cigar Lighter ........................... .182
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .422
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .531
Climate Control ......................... .283
Automatic ........................... .293
Cold Weather Operation ....................331
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............280
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .401
Console, Overhead ....................... .174
Contract, Service ......................... .571
580 INDEX