2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab oil

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.
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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 otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Gasoline Engines:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km), twelve months or 350
hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350
hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty:
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
626 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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
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Maintenance Chart
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 Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X XX XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
surfaces. If gear oil leakage is
suspected, check the fluid level.
If using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
628 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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

Emission Control System Maintenance..........561
Engine ................................ .559
Air Cleaner .......................... .567
Break-In Recommendations .............112,113
Compartment Identification ................559
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................622
Exhaust Gas Caution .................114,498
Flooded, Starting ...................... .399
Fuel Requirements ..................... .494
Jump Starting ......................... .544
Oil ............................. .564, 622
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .566
Oil Filter ............................ .566
Oil Selection .......................... .565
Oil Synthetic ......................... .566
Overheating .......................... .532
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .566
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............78
Entry System, Illuminated ....................23 Ethanol
............................... .495
Event Data Recorder ........................81
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................114,498
Exhaust System .......................114,581
Exterior Lighting ......................... .159
Exterior Lights ...........................117
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .567
Engine Fuel .......................... .622
Engine Oil ........................ .566, 622
Engine Oil Disposal .....................566
Flashers Turn Signal .....................117, 168, 263
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ .544
Flooded Engine Starting ....................399
Fluid, Brake ............................ .624
Fluid Capacities ......................... .621
Fluid Leaks .............................118
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INDEX 651

Lug Nuts....................... .533, 541, 543
Maintenance Free Battery ....................572
Maintenance Procedures ....................563
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .626
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .248, 561
Manual, Service ......................... .640
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .593
Memory Seat ........................... .151
Methanol .............................. .495
Mirrors ............................... .124
Electric Powered ....................... .134
Heated .............................. .136
Memory ............................. .151
Outside ............................. .132
Rearview ......................... .124, 132
Trailer Towing ........................ .137
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7Monitor, Tire Pressure System
................484
MOPAR Parts ........................ .562, 639
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .495
Multi-Function Control Lever .................168
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) .............201
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..............112,113
Occupant Restraints ........................49
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................494
Oil, Engine ......................... .564, 622
Capacity ............................ .621
Change Interval ....................... .565
Dipstick ............................. .564
Disposal ............................. .566
Filter ............................ .566, 622
Filter Disposal ........................ .566
Identification Logo ..................... .565
Pressure Warning Light ...................243
656 INDEX

Recommendation...................... .565
Synthetic ............................ .566
Viscosity ............................ .566
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .566
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .243
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................560
Operating Precautions ..................... .560
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................132
Overdrive .............................. .413
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .413
Overhead Console ........................ .204
Overheating, Engine ...................... .532
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,640
Paint Care ............................. .597
Panic Alarm ..............................28
Parking Brake ........................... .435
ParkSense System, Rear ..................182, 192 Passing Light
........................... .169
Passive Entry .............................41
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .175
Personalized Menu Bar .....................368
Personal Settings ..................... .279, 302
Pets ...................................112
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........463
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................604
Door Locks ............................38
Mirrors ............................. .134
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........206, 212
Seats ............................... .139
Sliding Rear Window ....................224
Steering .......................... .433, 434
Take-Off Adapter ...................... .416
Take-Off Operation ..................... .416
Windows ..............................45
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INDEX 657