2015 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab automatic transmission

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (5.7L, and 6.4L
Engine with 66RFE Transmission) (For
Diesel Engine see Diesel Supplement) Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4®
fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We
recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid.
Automatic Transmission (6.4L Engine
with AS66RC Transmission) Use only MOPAR® ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Failure to use the proper fluid may affect the function or performance
of your transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR® BW44-44 Transfer Case Fluid.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500/5500) We recommend you use GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic (MS-9763).
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•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
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission
Only). XX X
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and sump filter
(AS66RC Transmission Only). XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
Transmission Only), if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing. X
564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
transmission). X
Inspect the transfer case fluid,
change for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. XX X X X
Change the transfer case fluid. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 565

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

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........517
Cooling System .......................... .513
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............515
Coolant Capacity ...................... .554
Coolant Level ......................... .513
Disposal of Used Coolant .................518
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................514
Inspection ........................... .518
Points to Remember .....................520
Pressure Cap ......................... .517
Radiator Cap ......................... .517
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............514
Corrosion Protection ...................... .528
Cupholders ............................ .184
Customer Assistance ...................... .569
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Daytime Running Lights ....................152
Dealer Service ........................... .492Defroster, Rear Window
.....................193
Defroster, Windshield ......................110
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................163
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................361
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................526
Power Steering ........................ .366
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................481
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................518
Door Locks Door Locks ............................34
KeyFob...............................34
Remote ...............................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................34
Door Locks, Automatic ......................37
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .363
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INDEX 581

Overheating.......................... .460
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .495
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............70
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .422
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................... .109
Exhaust System .......................... .109
Exterior Lighting ......................... .151
Exterior Lights ...........................112
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .496
Engine Fuel .......................... .555
Engine Oil ........................... .496
Engine Oil Disposal .....................496
Flashers Turn Signal ............................112
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .472Flooded Engine Starting
....................331
Fluid, Brake ............................ .558
Fluid Capacities ......................... .554
Fluid Leaks .............................112
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................526
Brake ............................... .521
Power Steering ........................ .366
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........555
Fog Lights ............................. .155
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................460
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .351
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................477
Front Axle (Differential) .....................523
Fuel .................................. .421
Adding ............................. .426
Additives ............................ .424
Clean Air ............................ .422
Ethanol ............................. .422
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INDEX 583

High Beam Indicator.....................205
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............162
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .201
Interior ............................. .157
Oil Pressure .......................... .206
Passing ............................. .161
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .205
Security Alarm ........................ .206
Service .............................. .546
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............207
Traction Control ....................... .379
Transfer Case ......................... .355
Turn Signal ............................112
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......201
Limited-Slip Differential ....................361
Loading Vehicle ......................... .427
Tires ............................... .389
Locks ..................................34 Automatic Door
.........................37
Child Protection .........................38
Door .................................34
Power Door ............................36
Low Tire Pressure System ...................411
Lubrication, Body ........................ .505
Lug Nuts .............................. .461
Maintenance Free Battery ....................502
Maintenance Procedures ....................492
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .560
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......490
Manual, Service ......................... .574
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .524
Memory Seat ........................... .143
Methanol .............................. .422
Mirrors ................................117
Electric Powered ....................... .126
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INDEX 587