2015 Ram ProMaster oil dipstick

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.0L DIESEL
1 — Washer Solvent Reservoir4 — Engine Oil Dipstick7 — Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
2 — Power Steering Reservoir 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir8 — Jump Starting Location
3 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Fuel Filter Housing Location9 — Coolant Reservoir
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Engine Oil
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom-
mends engine oils that meet the requirements of FCA US
Material Standard MS-11106, and that are approved to
ACEA C3.
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals. The best time to check
the oil level is before starting the engine after it has been
parked overnight. When checking oil after operating the
engine, first ensure the engine is at full operating tem-
perature, then wait for 30 minutes after engine shutdown
to check the oil.Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Add oil
Engine Oil Dipstick
1 — Maximum Notch
2 — Minimum Notch
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only when the level on the dipstick is below the mini-
mum notch. The total capacity from the minimum notch
to the maximum notch is 1.7 quarts (1.6 liters).
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
NOTE: It is possible for your oil level to be slightly
higher than a previous check. This would be due to diesel
fuel that may temporarily be in the crankcase due to
operation of the diesel particulate filter regeneration
strategy. This fuel will evaporate out under normal
operation.
Never operate the engine with oil level below the mini-
mum notch or above the upper maximum notch.
Change Engine Oil
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
CAUTION!
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced technol-
ogy Diesel Engine and an emission device designed
to limit Diesel Particulate Emissions from being
released into the atmosphere. The durability of your
engine and life expectancy of this diesel particulate
filter emission device is highly dependent on the use
of the correct engine oil.
Only use ACEA C3 SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash engine
oil meeting FCA US Material Standard MS-11106 or
Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full synthetic 5W-30 motor oil,
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Wait to Start............................17
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......17
Maintenance, General .......................17
Maintenance Procedures .....................89
Maintenance Schedule ......................112
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................8
Odometer ...............................17
Trip..................................17
Oil, Engine .......................... .90, 106
Capacity ............................ .105
Change Interval .........................91
Dipstick ...............................90
Disposal ..............................92
Filter ............................ .92, 106
Filter Disposal ..........................92
Materials Added to .......................92 Recommendation
.....................90, 105
Viscosity .......................... .91, 105
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .109
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .........98, 101
Schedule, Maintenance .....................112
Seat Belts Reminder ..............................17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............106
Service Reminder Indicator ...................17
Signals, Turn .............................17
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................12
Speedometer .............................17
Starting .................................37
Engine Block Heater ......................45
Starting Procedures .........................37
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