Ram ProMaster 2016 Diesel Supplement
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.0L Diesel Engine 24 Gallons90 Liters
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 5 Gallons18.9 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.0L Diesel Engine 9.5 Quarts9.0 Liters
Cooling System *
3.0L Diesel Engine With MTA
Transmission (MOPAR Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula or equivalent) 12.7 Quarts
12 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear
heater.
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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 Only use ACEA C3 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash engine oil meeting FCA US
Material Standard MS-11106 or Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full synthetic 5W-30
motor oil.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Fuel Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Fuel Filter. Must meet 3 micron rating.
Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufacturers filtration and water
separating requirements can severely impact fuel system life and reliability.
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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.
We recommend you use a blend of up to 5% biodiesel, meeting ASTM
specification D-975 with your diesel engine.This vehicle is compatible with
biodiesel blends greater than 5% but no greater than 20% biodiesel meeting
ASTM specification D-7467 provided the shortened maintenance intervals
are followed as directed.
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.
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NOTE:If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below
20°F or -7°C), or is required to operate at colder-than-
normal conditions for prolonged periods, use climatized
No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50%
No. 1 diesel fuel. This will provide better protection from
fuel gelling or wax-plugging of the fuel filter.
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
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CAUTION! (Continued)
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automated Manual Transmission
• Gearbox: Full synthetic 75W-85 manual transmis-
sion fluid meeting the API GL4 specification.
• Control system: MOPAR C Series DDCT SAE 75W
Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent.
• Hydraulic Clutch Operating System: MOPAR
Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT 4 Motor Vehicle or
equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 4.
Power Steering Reservoir Use Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluid meeting
FCA US Material Standard MS-11655.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL
ENGINE ............................ .126
▫ Maintenance Chart — Diesel Fuel Up To B5
Biodiesel ........................... .128▫
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE —
B6 TO B20 BIODIESEL ..................132
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL ENGINE
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 in the instrument clus-
ter. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer
tow, and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures 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)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 18,500 miles (29,773 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
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, and power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By TheOil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before your next
scheduled service.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By The
Oil Change Indicator System:
•Inspect brake pads, rotors, 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.
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Maintenance Chart — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
10,000
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: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
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
Completely fill the Diesel Ex-
haust Fluid tank. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie
rod ends, boot seals, and re-
place if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake pads, replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
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