2023 RAM PROMASTER engine oil

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS273
FLUID CAPACITIES
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
US Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.6L Engine 24 gal90 L
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine 6 qt5.6 L
Cooling System
3.6L Engine 10.5 qt10 L
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend using Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend using Mopar® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which meets the requirements of the
manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395. Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have
the API Starburst trademark Ú
page 228.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol.
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......................... 81Bulb Replacement......................................... 244Bulbs, Light.......................................... 191, 244
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Camera, Rear...................................... 119, 120Capacities, Fluid............................................ 273Caps, Filler Fuel........................................................... 122Oil (Engine)................................................ 225Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 234Car Washes................................................... 266Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 192Cargo Area Cover............................................. 51Cargo Compartment........................................ 51Cargo Light...................................................... 36Cellular Phone............................................... 151Certification Label......................................... 123Change Engine Oil — If Equipped
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.............. 57Change Oil Indicator........................................ 57Changing A Flat Tire....................................... 196Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 250Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)................................................ 74Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 189Checks, Safety............................................... 189Child Restraint............................................... 185
Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 187Child Seat Installation.............................. 189Infant And Child Restraints....................... 186Older Children And Child Restraints......... 187Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 271CleaningWheels..................................................... 262Climate Control................................................ 40Manual........................................................ 40Rear............................................................. 43Cold Weather Operation.................................. 76Compact Spare Tire...................................... 260Contract, Service.......................................... 277Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 234Cooling System............................................. 233Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 233Coolant Level................................... 233, 234Cooling Capacity....................................... 273Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 234Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 233Inspection................................................. 234Points To Remember................................ 234Pressure Cap............................................ 234Radiator Cap............................................ 234Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 233, 273Corrosion Protection..................................... 265Cruise Control (Speed Control)................. 87, 88
Cruise Light......................................................72Customer Assistance.................................... 275Customer Programmable Features............... 134Cybersecurity................................................ 133
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Dealer Service............................................... 227Defroster, Windshield................................... 190Diagnostic System, Onboard............................74Dimmer Control Switch....................................37Dimmer SwitchHeadlight.....................................................34DipsticksAutomatic Transmission........................... 236Oil (Engine)............................................... 226Disable Vehicle Towing................................. 219DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 234Door Ajar..........................................................66Door Ajar Light.................................................66Door Locks.......................................................21Automatic....................................................23Doors...............................................................21Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................................23DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System
....................... 153Electric Parking Brake..................................... 78Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 32Electrical Power Outlets................................... 46Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........ 88Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................154Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 67Emergency Braking........................................ 167Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck...................... 218Jacking...................................................... 196Jump Starting............................................ 214Emission Control System Maintenance........... 74Engine........................................................... 225Air Cleaner................................................. 228Block Heater............................................... 77Break-In Recommendations........................ 78Checking Oil Level..................................... 226Compartment............................................ 225Compartment Identification...................... 225Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 233, 273Cooling...................................................... 233Exhaust Gas Caution................................. 192Fails To Start............................................... 77Flooded, Starting......................................... 77Fuel Requirements.......................... 270, 273Jump Starting............................................ 214
Oil.................................................... 228, 273Oil Filler Cap............................................. 225Oil Filter.................................................... 228Oil Selection.................................... 228, 273Oil Synthetic............................................. 228Overheating.............................................. 216Starting........................................................ 76Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 220Entry System, Illuminated................................ 38Ethanol......................................................... 271Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 192Exhaust System................................... 192, 232Exterior Lights.........................................33, 191
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 228Air Conditioning..................................43, 230Engine Oil................................................. 228Engine Oil Disposal................................... 228FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 193Turn Signals............................................. 191Flat Tire Changing................................ 249, 260Flat Tire Stowage................................. 249, 260Flooded Engine Starting................................... 77Fluid Capacities............................................ 273Fluid Leaks................................................... 191
Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission........................... 236Brake........................................................ 235Cooling System......................................... 233Engine Oil................................................. 226Fog Lights........................................................35Fold-Flat Seats.................................................23Forward Collision Warning............................ 164Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 193Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 218Fuel............................................................... 270Additives................................................... 271Clean Air................................................... 271Ethanol..................................................... 271Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................. 122Gasoline................................................... 270Materials Added....................................... 271Methanol.................................................. 271Octane Rating.................................. 270, 273Requirements.................................. 270, 273Tank Capacity........................................... 273Fuses............................................................ 236
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................... 122, 123Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 271Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 27111

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Lights
............................................................. 191Air Bag.......................................65, 178, 190Brake Assist Warning................................ 155Brake Warning............................................ 66Bulb Replacement..................................... 244Collision Warning................................. 70, 72Cruise.......................................................... 72Daytime Running......................................... 33Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................... 33, 34Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator.................................. 67, 69, 155Exterior............................................... 33, 191Fuel Cutoff Failure....................................... 72Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 193Headlights................................................... 33High Beam.................................................. 34Illuminated Entry......................................... 38Instrument Cluster...................................... 67Interior........................................................ 36Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)......... 69Park...................................................... 34, 73Passing........................................................ 34Rear Cargo Door Open Warning Light.......... 68Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 68Security Alarm............................................. 68Service...................................................... 244Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............... 168Tow Haul..................................................... 72
TowingHookBreakdown............................... 71Traction Control........................................ 155Turn Signals.......................................33, 191Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions.... 67Loading Vehicle................................... 123, 124Capacities................................................. 124Tires......................................................... 253LocksAutomatic Door..................................... 21, 23Low Tire Pressure System............................. 168Lubrication, Body.......................................... 231Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 269
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Maintenance Free Battery............................ 227Maintenance Schedule................................. 221Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 69ManualService..................................................... 279Methanol...................................................... 271Mirrors............................................................. 30Electric Remote........................................... 32Exterior Folding............................................ 31Heated......................................................... 33Outside........................................................ 31Rearview.............................................30, 193Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................... 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 168Mopar Parts.................................................. 278
MP3 Control.....................................................45Multi-Function Control Lever............................33
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................78
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 170Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)...................... 270Oil Change Indicator.........................................57Reset...........................................................57Oil Filter, Change........................................... 228Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 228Oil Pressure Light.............................................68Oil, Engine............................................ 228, 273Capacity.................................................... 273Checking................................................... 226Dipstick..................................................... 226Disposal.................................................... 228Filter......................................................... 228Filter Disposal........................................... 228Identification Logo.................................... 228Materials Added To................................... 228Pressure Warning Light................................68Recommendation............................ 228, 273Synthetic................................................... 228Viscosity.................................................... 273Onboard Diagnostic System.............................74Operating Precautions.....................................74
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Sentry Key (Immobilizer)
.................................. 16Service Assistance......................................... 275Service Contract............................................ 277Service Manuals............................................ 279Settings Personal.................................................... 134Shift Lever Override....................................... 217Shoulder Belts............................................... 172Side Distance Warning.................................. 110Signals, Turn.................................................. 191Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................. 263Snow Tires..................................................... 260Spare Tires.......................................... 260, 261Speed Limiter, Active....................................... 86Starting............................................................ 76Automatic Transmission.............................. 76Button......................................................... 16Cold Weather.............................................. 76Engine Fails To Start................................... 77Steering........................................................... 23Column Lock............................................... 23Power.......................................................... 85Storage, Vehicle...................................... 43, 265Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 265Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag..... 179Surround View Camera.................................. 120Sway Control, Trailer...................................... 157Symbol Glossary................................................ 9Synthetic Engine Oil....................................... 228
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 23Tip Start........................................................... 76Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 253Tire Markings................................................ 249Tire Safety Information................................. 249Tire Service
Kit................... 203, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213
Tire Service Kit — If Equipped
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................ 203Tires...................................191, 256, 260, 264Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 258Air Pressure.............................................. 256Chains...................................................... 263Changing.................................................. 196Compact Spare......................................... 260General Information........................ 256, 260High Speed............................................... 257Inflation Pressure..................................... 256Jacking..................................................... 196Life Of Tires.............................................. 258Load Capacity........................................... 253Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..70, 168Quality Grading......................................... 264Radial....................................................... 257Replacement............................................ 259Rotation.................................................... 264Safety.............................................. 249, 256
Sizes......................................................... 250Snow Tires................................................ 260Spare Tires...................................... 260, 261Spinning................................................... 258Trailer Towing........................................... 128Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 258Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 269To Open Hood..................................................50Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 127Towing.................................................. 124, 219Disabled Vehicle....................................... 219Guide........................................................ 126Recreational............................................. 130Weight...................................................... 126Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 130Traction......................................................... 131Traction Control............................................ 156Traffic Sign Assist.............................................98Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 157Trailer Towing................................................ 124Hitches..................................................... 126Minimum Requirements........................... 127Tips........................................................... 130Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 127Wiring....................................................... 129Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 126Trailer Weight................................................ 12611

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