2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Exhaust

Noise Systems Maintenance Chart and Service Log — Insert Month, Day, Year under column mileage closest to the
mileage at which service was performed.
MILES 67,500 75,000 82,500 90,000 97,500 105,000 112,500 120,000
KILOME-
TERS108 000 120 000 132 000 144 000 156 000 168 000 180 000 192 000
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 203

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2500/3500 Standard Cab Longbed Models 28 Gallons106 Liters
2500/3500 Crew/Mega Cab Shortbed Models 31 Gallons129 Liters
2500/3500 Crew Cab Longbed Models 32 Gallons132 Liters
Standard Rear Tank – Chassis Cab Only 52 Gallons197 Liters
Optional Midship Tank – Chassis Cab Only 22 Gallons83 Liters
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Approximate) –
2500/3500 Models 5.5 Gallons
21 Liters
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Approximate) –
Chassis Cab 9 Gallons
34 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine 12 Quarts11.4 Liters
Cooling System
6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine (MOPAR Engine
Coolant/Antifreeze 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula) 5.7 Gallons
21.4 Liters
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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 climatized or diesel Number 1 ULSD fuel is not available, and you are operating below
(20°F/-6°C), in sustained arctic conditions, Mopar Premium Diesel Fuel Treatment (or equiva-
lent) is recommended to avoid gelling.
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.
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).
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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 terminals
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 receipts.
Oil Change Indicator System — Cummins Diesel
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. This system will alert you when it is time to
change your engine oil by displaying the words “Oil
Change Due” in your instrument cluster display. 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 by
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Maintenance Chart — Cummins Diesel Engine
Mileage or time passed (which-ever comes first):
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
105,000 112,500
120,000
127,500
135,000
142,500
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
Or Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
168,000
180,000
192,000
204,000
216,000
228,000
240,000
Change engine oil every 15,000
miles (24 000 km) or six months or
500 Hours or sooner if prompted by
the oil change indicator system,
whichever comes first. ** XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X XX
Additional Inspections
Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) tank, refill if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X XX
Rotate the tires. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting
(4x4). XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X XX
Lubricate outer tie rod ends. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect engine air filter, replace if
necessary. **** XX XX XX XX X X
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............192
Adding Fuel ............................. .160
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......180
Air Filter ............................... .180
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...................192
Capacities ............................. .204
Disposal .............................. .194
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid .......................... .199
Fluid Level Check ....................... .198
Fluid Type ............................ .207
Shifting .............................. .141
Axle Fluid .............................. .207
Battery ................................. .190
Blanket ........................... .132 , 191
Emergency Starting ...................... .170
Brake System ............................ .195
Fluid Check ........................... .195
Master Cylinder ........................ .195
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................141
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........204
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .204Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) ........................... .178
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................193
Charge Air Cooler ......................... .195
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............193
Cooling System ........................... .191
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................192
Coolant Capacity ........................ .204
Coolant Level .......................... .191
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................194
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................192
Points To Remember ..................... .194
Pressure Cap ........................... .193
Radiator Cap .......................... .193
Selection
Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........192 , 205
Diesel Exhaust Brake ....................... .138
Diesel Fuel .............................. .157
Diesel Fuel Requirements .....................157
Bulk Storage Of ......................... .163
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming .................188
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................194
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .............184
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INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500 221

Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................147
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........96
Emergency, In Case Of Jump Starting .......................... .170
Engine ................................. .174
Air Cleaner ............................ .180
Block Heater ....................... .125 , 137
Break-In Recommendations ..................94
Compartment ...................... .174 , 175
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .205
Identification ....................... .174 , 175
Idling ................................ .133
Jump Starting .......................... .170
Oil .............................. .176 , 205
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .178
Oil Synthetic ........................... .179
Runaway ............................. .156
Exhaust Brake ............................ .138
Exhaust System ........................... .200
Filters Engine Fuel ........................... .184
Engine Oil ........................ .179 , 205
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .179
Fluid Capacities ........................... .204Fluid Level Checks
Brake ................................ .195
Manual Transmission ..................... .197
Transfer Case .......................... .197
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............205
Fuel ................................... .157
Adding ........................... .160 , 162
Diesel ........................ .157 , 162 , 205
Filter ................................ .184
Requirements .......................... .157
Specifications .......................... .157
Tank Capacity .......................... .204
Fueling ................................. .160
Gauges V

oltmeter ............................. .130
Gear Ranges ............................. .142
Idle Up Feature ........................... .134
Instrument Cluster ......................... .102
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ..............113
Jump Starting ............................ .170
222 INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500