2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab coolant

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Standard Rear Tank 52 Gallons197 Liters
Optional Midship Tank 22 Gallons83 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
6.4L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API
Certified) 7 Quarts
6.6 Liters
Cooling System
6.4L Engine (We recommend you use 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 – 6.4L Engine For best performance and maximum protection under all types
of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full
synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute
(API) categories of SN. The manufacturer recommends the use
of Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR engine oil meet-
ing the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-12633 for
use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine 89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Etha-
nol.
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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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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• 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 627

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.** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission
Only). XX X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 629

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............585
Adding Fuel ............................ .498
Additives, Fuel .......................... .496
Adjust Down ........................... .140, 141
Forward ......................... .140, 141
Rearward ........................ .140, 141
Up ............................. .140, 141
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .175
AirBag.............................. .67, 68
Advance Front Air Bag ....................69
Air Bag Operation .......................70
Air Bag Warning Light ....................78
Enhanced Accident Response ................78
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................81
FrontAirBag...........................67
If A Deployment Occurs ...................76
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................71
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............80Side Air Bags
...........................71
Transporting Pets .......................112
Air Bag Deployment ........................67
Air Bag Light ..................... .78, 115, 237
Air Bag Maintenance .......................80
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .567
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................573
Air Conditioning ..................... .345, 350
Air Conditioning Controls ................345, 350
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........364, 367
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..........573, 574, 575
Air Conditioning System ..........345, 350, 363, 573
Air Pressure, Tires .....................468, 480
Alarm, Panic .............................28
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................21, 240
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................584
Capacities ........................... .621
646 INDEX

Bulb Replacement........................ .615
Bulbs, Light ..........................117,614
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................619
Camera, Rear ........................... .201
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........621
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .621
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .566
Power Steering ........................ .434
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................587
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............114,498
Cargo Light ............................ .168
Car Washes ............................ .598
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............618
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............218
Certification Label ........................ .500
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .457
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .561 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
..............114
Checks, Safety ............................114
Child Restraint ............................82
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................87
Child Restraints .........................82
Child Seat Installation .................99, 102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........98
Infants And Child Restraints ................84
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................99
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............94
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......89
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........86
Seating Positions ........................88
Cigar Lighter ............................211
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .494
648 INDEX

CleaningWheels .............................. .599
Climate Control ...................... .344, 355
Automatic ........................... .355
Cold Weather Operation ....................399
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............342
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .474
Console, Overhead ....................... .204
Contract, Service ......................... .638
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........587
Cooling System .......................... .583
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............585
Coolant Capacity ...................... .621
Coolant Level ..................... .583, 588
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................587
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................584
Inspection ........................... .588
Points To Remember .....................588
Pressure Cap ......................... .587Radiator Cap
......................... .587
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........584, 622
Corrosion Protection ...................... .597
Cruise Light ......................... .264, 265
Cupholders ............................ .213
Customer Assistance ...................... .635
Customer Programmable Features .............323
Data Recorder, Event .......................81
Daytime Running Lights ....................160
Dealer Service ........................... .563
Defroster, Rear Window .....................223
Defroster, Windshield ...................116,348
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................171
Differential, Limited-Slip ....................430
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................594
Power Steering ........................ .434
Disabled

Vehicle Towing ....................552
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