engine Ram 1500 2013 Get to Know Guide 

6.7L DIESEL ENGINE – 2500/3500 68RFE TRANSMISSION – IF EQUIPPED
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6.7L DIESEL ENGINE – 3500 AS68RC HD TRANSMISSION – IF EQUIPPED
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Gasoline Versions
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant
3.6L, 4.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 14 Quarts (13 Liters)
Engine Coolant
5.7L 1500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 16 Quarts (15 Liters)
Engine Coolant
5.7L 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology) .18.7 Quarts (17.7 Liters)
Engine Coolant
5.7L 2500/3500
Models w/Heavy Duty We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology) .19.2 Quarts (18.2 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L, 4.7L, 5.7L We recommend you use
API certified 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements ofChrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to you oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 3.6L Engine - 6 Quarts
(5.7 Liters)
4.7L Engine - 6 Quarts (5.7 Liters)
5.7L Engine - 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L
For 2500/3500 trucksoperating with a gross combined weight
rating greater than
14,000 lbs/(6,350 kg)
We recommend you use
API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filter cap for correct SAE grade. 5.7L Engine - 7 Quarts
(6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter
3.6L, 4.7L, 5.7L We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Engine Oil Filters.
—
Spark Plug 3.6L We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs. —
Spark Plug 4.7L We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs. —
Spark Plug 5.7L We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs. —
Automatic
Transmission —
Eight-Speed AutomaticWe recommend you use Mopar®
ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part CapacitiesAutomatic
Transmission —
Six-Speed Automatic
with Gasoline Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
ATF+4 Automatic Transmission
Fluid. —
Manual Transmission G-56 We recommend you use MOPAR
®
ATF+4 Automatic Transmission
Fluid. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR
®
BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid. —
Front Axle 1500
Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use GL-5
SAE 75W-90 MS-9763. —
Rear Axle 1500 Models
We recommend you use MOPAR®
Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE
75W-140 MS-8985. Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the additionof 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-90. Limited-Slip 10.5/11.5 inch
Rear Axles Limited slip additive is not required. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR
®
DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Power Steering Fluid +4 or
MOPAR®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection 3.6L, 4.7L 87 Octane1500 Regular
Cab Shortbed/Crew
Quad Cab - 26 Gallons (98 Liters) (Approxi-
mate) 1500 Regular Cab Longbed/Crew
Quad Cab (Optional) -
32 Gallons (121 Liters) (Approximate)
2500/3500 Shortbed -
34 Gallons (129 Liters) (Approximate)
2500/3500 Longbed -
35 Gallons (132 Liters) (Approximate)
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Fuel Selection 5.7L 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane Recommended. 1500 Regular
Cab Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab - 26 Gallons
(98 Liters) (Approxi-
mate) 1500 Regular
Cab Longbed/Crew Quad Cab (Optional) -
32 Gallons (121 Liters) (Approximate)
2500/3500 Shortbed -
34 Gallons (129 Liters) (Approximate)
2500/3500 Longbed -
35 Gallons (132 Liters) (Approximate)
Diesel Versions
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant
6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant Ten Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 5.7 Gallons (21.4 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
6.7L Turbo Diesel EngineIn ambient temperatures below
0°F (-18°C), We recommend you use 5W-40 synthetic engine oil that meets Chrysler MaterialsStandard MS-10902 and the
API CJ-4 engine oil category is
required. In ambient temperatures above 0°F (-18°C), We recom-
mend you use 15W-40 engine oil that meets Chrysler MaterialsStandard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil category is required. 12 Quarts (11.4 Liters)
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Fuel Selection
6.7L Turbo Diesel 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 LowSulfur 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 the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold(below 20°F or -7°C), or is
required to operate at colder-
than-normal conditions for pro- longed 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 gellingor wax-plugging of the fuel filters. This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel blends up to
5% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D-975. Standard Rear Tank -
52 Gallons (197 Liters)
Optional Midship Tank - 22 Gallons (83 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 6.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Engine Oil Filters.
—
Engine Fuel Filter 6.7L Turbo Diesel We recommend you use MOPAR®
Fuel Filter. Must meet 5 micron
rating. Using a fuel filter that
does not meet the manufacturer's filtration and water separating
requirements can severely impact fuel system life and reliability. —
Crankcase Ventilation Filter 6.7L Turbo Diesel We recommend you use
MOPAR
®CCV Filter. —
Automatic
Transmission
(5-Speed 545RFE) MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4
®product. —
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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic AdditiveTechnology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine
coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine 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-12106), by an
authorized 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 (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
E-85 Flexible Fuel – 3.6L/4.7L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on
E-85.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE – GASOLINE 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. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures,
and E85 fuel usage 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 other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Re-
quired” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 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, powersteering (2500/3500 Models Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, 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.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
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Maintenance Chart – Gasoline EngineMileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
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: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
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
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
replace if necessary.
XX 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 axle fluid. XX X X X X XInspect the brake linings, parking brake function.
XX X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** X
Replace the top row (intake side) of spark
plugs (4.7L Engine).** XX X X X
Replace the side row (exhaust side) of spark
plugs (4.7L Engine).** X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** X X X X X
Replace the ignition cables (4.7L Engine). X
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