2015 Ram Cargo Van coolant

•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at
a minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY
the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in
unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20,
API Certified). 6 Quarts
5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent) meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS.90032. 13.4 Quarts
12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear
heater.
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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) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the require-
ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and
Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625

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 fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights. Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
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 irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• 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. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 631

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 Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter. XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs
(3.6L engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633

About Your Brakes....................... .462
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............594
Adding Fuel ............................ .519
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .591
Additives, Fuel .......................... .514
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .210
Airbag.................................78
Air Bag Advance Front Air Bag ....................79
Air Bag Components .....................78
Air bag Operation .......................81
Air Bag Warning Light ....................90
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................83
Enhanced Accident Response ................89
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................92
FrontAirBag...........................78
If A Deployment Occurs ...................88
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................82
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............92Side Air Bags
...........................83
Air bag Deployment ........................78
Air bag Light .............................90
Air bag Maintenance ........................92
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .583
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................587
Air Conditioning ......................... .412
Air Conditioning Controls ...................412
Air Conditioning Filter .....................432
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............431
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................417
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................587
Air Conditioning System ....................412
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ..........412
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .488
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................352
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................593
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Bulb Replacement........................ .620
Bulbs, Light .............................110
Calibration, Compass ..................... .319
Camera, Rear ........................... .225
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .624
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .519
Power Steering ........................ .459
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................596
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................106
Cargo Area Features ...................... .268
Cargo Compartment ...................... .268
Luggage Carrier ....................... .272
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................260
Car Washes ............................ .603
Cellular Phone .......................... .123
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............623
Certification Label ........................ .521Chains, Tire
............................ .500
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .543
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .477
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .289
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............105
Checks, Safety .......................... .105
Child Restraint ............................94
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................99
Child Restraints .........................94
Infants And Child Restraints ................97
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........97
Child Safety Locks .........................54
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .512
Climate Control ......................... .412
Clock ................................. .330
Coat Hook ............................. .260
Coin Holder ............................ .261
Cold Weather Operation ....................440
650 INDEX