four wheel drive Ram 1500 2014 Get to Know Guide 

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Automatic Transmission –
Eight-Speed Automatic Use only MOPAR
®ZF
8&9 Speed ATF™ Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to
use the correct fluid may affect the function orperformance of your transmission. —
Automatic Transmission –
Six-Speed Automatic with
Gasoline Engine We recommend you use
only ATF+4
®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4
®fluid may
affect the function or
performance of your trans- mission. We recommendMOPAR
®ATF+4®fluid. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use
MOPAR
®BW44–44
Transfer Case Fluid. —
Front Axle 1500
Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use
MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85. —
Rear Axle 1500 Models We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear
Lubricant SAE 75W-140
(MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the
addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR
®Limited Slip
Additive (MS-10111). —
Front and Rear Axle –
2500/3500 Models We recommend you
use Synthetic, GL-5
SAE 75W-85. Limited slip
additive is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR
®DOT 3 and
SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is
not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Front Axle 1500
Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you
use Synthetic, GL-5
SAE 75W-85. Limited slip
additive is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles. —
Rear Axle 1500 Models We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear
Lubricant SAE 75W-140 MS-8985. Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the
addition of 118 ml (4 oz) of MOPAR
®Limited Slip
Additive MS-10111. —
Front and Rear Axle –
2500/3500 Models We recommend you
use Synthetic, GL-5
SAE 75W-85. Limited slip
additive is not required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles. —
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
(3.0L Diesel Engine
Approximate) We recommend you use
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. 8 Gallons (30.3 Liters)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
(6.7L Diesel Engine
Approximate) We recommend you use
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. 5.5 Gallons (21 Liters)
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OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 126
UTILITY
How do I know how much I can tow with my Ram Truck? pg. 136
How do I adjust the gain on the Integrated Trailer Brake Module? pg. 138
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 178
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 190
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 230
What type of oil do I use? pg. 205
How often should I change my engine’s oil?
• Gasoline Engine pg. 214
• Cummins
®Diesel Engine pg. 225
• 1500 Diesel Engine pg. 219
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