2016 Ram 2500 Diesel Supplement

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Fuel Filters We recommend you use MOPAR Fuel Filter. Must meet 3 micron rating. Using a fuel filter
that does not meet the manufacturers filtration and water separating requirements can
severely impact fuel system life and reliability.
Crankcase
Ventilation Filter We recommend you use MOPAR CCV Filter.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur
maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur
maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions control system.
For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 Grade S15
will provide good performance.
If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 20°F or -7°C), or is required to operate at
colder-than-normal conditions for prolonged periods, use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or
dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. This will provide better protection
from fuel gelling or wax-plugging of the fuel filters.
This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel blends up to 5% biodiesel meeting ASTM
specification D-975.Pickup models, and Chassis Cab models configured with optional B20
capability, are additionally compatible with 20% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification
D-7467.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Diesel Exhaust Fluid MOPAR Diesel Exhaust Fluid (API Certified) (DEF) or equivalent that has been API Certified to the ISO 22241 standard. Use of fluids not API Certified to ISO 22241 may result
in system damage. You can receive assistance in locating DEF in the United States by calling
866-RAM-INFO (866-726-4636). In Canada call 1–800–465–2001 (English) or 1–800–387–9983
(French).
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped (Six-
Speed 68RFE) – Pickup models without PTO Only use 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 – If Equipped (Six-
Speed AS69RC) – Pickup models with PTO,
and all Chassis Cab models Only use MOPAR ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid or equiva-
lent. 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.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (2500/3500) We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE 75W-85. Limited slip additive is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500/5500) We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE 75W-90. Limited slip additive is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles.
Clutch Linkage We recommend you use MOPAR Multi-Purpose Grease, NLGI
Grade 2 E.P. or equivalent.
Manual Transmission (G-56) – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL
ENGINE ............................ .380
▫ Oil Change Indicator System — Cummins
Diesel ............................. .381▫
Perform Service Indicator — Cummins
Diesel ............................. .382
▫ Maintenance Chart — Cummins Diesel
Engine ............................ .383
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL ENGINE
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop For Fuel
Check the engine oil level at least 30 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy
of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at
or below the ADD or MIN mark.
Once A Month
• Inspect the batteries, and clean and tighten the termi-
nals as required. •
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and automatic transmission (if
equipped), and add as needed.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air filter.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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Oil Change Indicator System — Cummins Diesel
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. This system will alert you when it is
time to change your engine oil by displaying the words
“Oil Change Due” on your Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID).
The oil change reminder will remind the owner to change
the engine oil every 15,000 miles or 500 hours, whichever
comes first, except for the Chassis Cab models and
Pickup models configured with optional B20 capability
that are using B20 biodiesel, which are 12,500 miles or 400
hours, whichever comes first. Failure to change the
engine oil per the maintenance schedule can result in
internal engine damage.
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)” or “Driver Information Dis-
play (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 15,000 miles
(24 000 km) or six months, or sooner if prompted by the
oil change indicator system. Under no circumstances
should oil change intervals exceed 15,000 miles (24
000 km) or six months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
•
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or six months or 500
Hours, whichever comes first.
• Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 12,500 miles
(20 000 km) when running B20 fuel (Chassis Cab
Only).
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If Chassis Cab models and Pickup models configured
with optional B20 capability are operated with greater
than 5% levels of Biodiesel, the oil change interval must
not exceed 12,500 miles (20 000 km) under any circum-
stances. See the Fuel Requirements section for more
information regarding operation of Chassis Cab models
and Pickup models configured for use with Biodiesel
blend (B6-B20) fuel meeting ASTM specification D-7467.
Perform Service Indicator — Cummins Diesel
Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance at a set
interval. To help remind you when this maintenance isdue, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or
Driver information Display (DID) will display “Perform
Service”. When the “Perform Service” message is dis-
played on the EVIC/DID it is necessary to have the
emissions maintenance performed. Emissions mainte-
nance may include replacing the Closed Crankcase Ven-
tilation (CCV) filter element. The procedure for clearing
and resetting the “Perform Service” indicator message is
located in the appropriate Service Information.
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