2018 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab check oil

Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km)
or 350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environ-
ment or is operated predominately at idle or
only very low engine RPM’s. This type of
vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE — 6.7L
CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance 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 reser- voir, 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.
• Inspect front end, and lubricate — If equipped with serviceable fittings.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4X4 mod- els only).
Inspection and service should also be per-
formed 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 indicator 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 dis-
play. 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 mod-
els and Pickup models configured with op-
tional B20 capability that are using B20 bio-
diesel, 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.
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.
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Maintenance Plan — Cummins Diesel Engine
Mileage or time passed (whichever 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 indica-
tor 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 XXXXXXXXXX X XX
Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). X X X X X X X XXXXXXXXXX X XX
Inspect front end, and lubricate — If
equipped with serviceable fittings. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X XX
Inspect engine air filter, replace if necessary.
**** XX XX X X XX X X
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and
boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end
play; replace if necessary. XX XX X X XX X X
Inspect the brake linings. XXX XX X
Inspect and adjust parking brake. XXX XX X
Inspect drive belt; replace as necessary. XXX XX X
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Mileage or time passed (whichever 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
Inspect wheel bearings. XX XX X
Additional Maintenance
Replace cabin air filter. XXX XX X
Replace engine fuel filter element. X X X X X X X X X X
Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element. X X X X X X 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 the axle fluid. *
Inspect the transfer case fluid (4x4), change
for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing. XX XX X
Change the transfer case fluid (4x4). XX
Change automatic transmission fluid
(AS69RC transmission only). XX XX X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
sump filter (AS69RC transmission only). XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and fil-
ter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the fol-
lowing: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
(68RFE transmission only). XX
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Mileage or time passed (whichever 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 automatic transmission fluid and fil-
ter(s). X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. XX
Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV). X X
Flush and replace power steering fluid. X
Flush and replace engine coolant. *** X
Adjust valve lash clearance. X
Inspection and service should also be per-
formed anytime a malfunction is observed or
suspected. Retain all receipts.
* Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces
every 20,000 miles (32,000 km). 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
the axle fluid every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km).** Under no circumstances should oil
change intervals exceed 15,000 miles
(24 000 km) or six months or 500 Hours,
whichever comes first.
*** The manufacturer highly recommends
that all cooling system service, mainte-
nance, and repairs be performed by your
local authorized dealer.
**** Under no circumstances should the
air cleaner filter element exceed
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months,
whichever comes first.SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Retighten the wheel nuts in the same se-
quence to the torques listed in the table. Go
through the sequence a second time to verify
that specific torque has been achieved. Re-
tighten to specifications after 25 miles
(40 km) and check the lug nut/bolt torque to
be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly
seated against the wheel.
It is recommended that wheel stud nuts be
kept torqued to specifications at all times.
Torque wheel stud nuts to specifications at
each lubrication interval.
All wheel nuts should be tightened occasion-
ally to eliminate the possibility of wheel studs
being sheared or the bolt holes in the wheels
becoming elongated. This is especially im-
portant during the first few hundred miles/
kilometers of operation to allow the wheel
nuts to become properly set. All wheel nuts
should first be firmly seated against the
wheel. The wheel nuts should then be tight-
ened to recommended torque. Tighten the
wheel nuts to final torque in increments.Progress around the bolt circle, tightening
the wheel nut opposite to the wheel nut just
previously tightened until final torque is
achieved.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off
the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure
to follow this warning may result in per-
sonal injury.
Dual Rear Wheels
Slots in the wheels will assist in properly
orienting the inner and outer wheels. Align
these slots when assembling the wheels for
best access to the tire valve on the inner
wheel. The tires of both dual wheels must be
completely off the ground when tightening to
insure wheel centering and maximum wheel
clamping.
Dual wheel models require a special heavy-
duty lug nut tightening adapter (included
with the vehicle) to correctly tighten the lug
nuts. Also, when it is necessary to remove and
install dual rear wheels, use a proper vehicle
lifting device.
Oil Interface Location
211

Accessories..................219
Mopar ...................219
Adding Fuel ..............138, 139
Additives, Fuel ................139
Adjustable Pedals ...............29
Air Bag Air Bag Operation .............90
Air Bag Warning Light ..........87
Enhanced Accident Response . .94, 171
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ......171
If A Deployment Occurs .........94
Knee Impact Bolsters ..........90
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . . .95
Transporting Pets ............115
Air Bag Light ............61, 87, 116
Air Bag Maintenance .............95
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) .......186
Air Conditioning Filter ............44
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ......44
Air Conditioning System ...........43
Air Filter ...................186
Air Pressure, Tires ..............200
Alarm, Panic ..................15
Alarm (Security Alarm) .........17, 63 Alarm System (Security Alarm)
.......17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) Capacities ................213
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........66
Audio Jack ..................257
Automatic Headlights ............33
Automatic High Beams ...........32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .43
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ............216, 218
Shifting .................129
Axle Fluid ...............216, 218
Back-Up ...................136
Back-Up Camera ..............136
Battery .....................62
Charging System Light .........62
Belts, Seat ..................116
Body Builders Guide ..............2
B-Pillar Location ..............196
Brake Fluid ................. .216
Brake

System
Warning Light ...............61
Brake/Transmission Interlock .......129
Bulb Replacement .............154 Bulbs, Light
..............118, 154
Camera ....................136
Camera, Rear ................136
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............213
Capacities, Fluid ..............213
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ...............184
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........115
Cargo Light ...................34
Changing A Flat Tire ............160
Chart, Tire Sizing ..............192
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . .115
Checks, Safety ................115
Child Restraint ................96
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...............99
Child Restraints ..............96
Child Seat Installation .....107, 109
How To Stow An Unused
ALR Seat Belt ..............106
Infants And Child Restraints ......97
Locating The LATCH Anchorages . .104
INDEX
289

Security Alarm..............63
Service ..................154
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ................65, 72
Turn Signal ..........34, 68, 118
Warning (Instrument
Cluster Description) ........63, 68
Loading Vehicle Tires ...................196
Low Tire Pressure System ..........72
Lug Nuts ............163, 210, 211
Maintenance Plan ..............180
Maintenance Schedule . . . .174, 178, 180
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...............63
Manual, Service ...............286
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ......21
Memory Seat ..................21
Memory Seats And Radio ..........21
Mirrors .....................30
Memory ..................21
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......72
Mopar .....................219
Mopar Accessories .............219
Multi-Function Control Lever ........32Navigation
...........259, 261, 262
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) . . .136
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......127
Occupant Restraints ...........76, 77
Oil Change Indicator ............178
Oil, Engine ..............214, 216
Capacity .................213
Filter ................214, 216
Pressure Warning Light .........63
Oil Pressure Light ...............63
Onboard Diagnostic System .........69
Operating Precautions ............69
Overheating, Engine ............166
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . .286
Panic Alarm ..................15
ParkSense System, Rear ..........136
Passive Entry .................19
Pedals, Adjustable ..............29
Perform Service Indicator, Reset .....179
Personalized Menu Bar ...........241
Pets ......................115
Phone,

Hands-Free (Uconnect) ......264
Phone (Pairing) ...............266
Phone (Uconnect) ..............264
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .196 Power
Distribution Center (Fuses) ......155
Outlet (Auxiliary
Electrical Outlet) ..........49, 51
Power Steering Fluid ............216
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ......85
Radial Ply Tires ...............201
Radio Presets ........225, 228, 233, 242
Radio 3.0 ...................224
Radio Frequency General Information ......15, 17, 21
Radio Operation ...............232
Radio Screens ................238
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........232
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........35
Rear ParkSense System ..........136
Rear Seat, Folding ..............21
Recreational Towing ............147
Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...............148
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ...............150
Release, Hood .................44
Reminder, Seat Belt .............78
Remote Keyless Entry ............15
INDEX
292