oil filter Ram 1500 2014 Get to Know Guide 

EVIC Reconfigurable Screen Setup
The following settings allow you to change what information is displayed in the
instrument cluster as well as the location that information is displayed.
Digital Speedometer
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Digital display icon ishighlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to change the
display between km/h and mph.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
• Press and release the UP or DOWN button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlightedin the EVIC Display. Press and release the RIGHT or LEFT to scroll through the
following Vehicle Info submenus:• Tire Pressure Monitor System
• Air Suspension — If Equipped
• Coolant Temperature (Diesel Only)
• Transmission Temperature (ATX Only)
• Oil Temperature
• Oil Pressure
• Oil Life
• Fuel Filter Life (Diesel Only)
• Battery Voltage
• Exhaust Brake (Diesel Only)
• Turbo Boost (Diesel Only)
• Gauge Summary
• Coolant Temperature (Diesel Only)
• Transmission Temperature (ATX Only)
• Oil Temperature
• Oil Pressure
• Engine Hours
Trip A
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button to reset the Trip A information.
Trip B
• Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trip B icon is highlightedin the EVIC. Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button to reset the Trip B information.
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DIESEL FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
Draining Fuel/Water Separator
•If the “Water in Fuel” indicator lightis illuminated and an audible chime is
heard five times, you should stop the engine and drain the water from the separator.
• The drain plug is located on the bottom of the Fuel Filter and Water Separator assembly which is located above the rear axle next to the fuel tank.
• Loosen the drain plug (located on the bottom filter assembly) then turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position to allow any accumulated water to drain.
• When clean fuel is visible, close the drain and switch the ignition to the OFF position.
• Refer to the Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details.
Fuel Filter Replacement
1. Ensure engine is turned off.
2. Place drain pan under the fuel filter assembly.
3. Open the water drain valve, and let any accumulated water drain.
4. Close the water drain valve.
5. Remove bottom cover using a strap wrench. Rotate counterclockwise for removal. Remove the used o-ring and discard it.
6. Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to your local regulations.
7. Wipe the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing clean.
8. Install new o-ring back into ring groove on the filter housing and lubricate with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
The WIF (Water In Fuel) sensor is re-usable. Service kit comes with new o-ring for
filter canister and WIF (Water In Fuel) sensor.
CAUTION!
•Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces. Drain the filter into an appro-
priate container.
•Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a new fuel filter. There is a possibility
debris could be introduced into the fuel filter during this action. It is best to install
the filter dry and allow the in-tank lift pump to prime the fuel system.
• If the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO NOT START the engine before you drain water from the fuel filter to avoid engine damage.
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• Turn the drain valve (located on the side of the filter) counterclockwise 1/4 turn,then turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position to allow any accumulated
water to drain.
• When clean fuel is visible, close the drain and switch the ignition to OFF.
• Refer to the Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details.
Fuel Filter Replacement
• With the engine off and a drain pan under the fuel filter drain hose, open the water drain valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise and completely drain fuel and water into the
approved container.
• Close the water drain valve and remove the lid using a socket or strap wrench; rotate counterclockwise for removal. Remove the used o-ring and discard it.
• Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to your local regulations.
• Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing and install the new o-ring into ring groove on the filter housing and lubricate with clean engine oil.
• Install a new filter in the housing. Push down on the cartridge to ensure it is properly seated. Do not pre-fill the filter housing with fuel.
• Install the lid onto the housing and tighten to 22.5 ft lbs (30.5 N·m). Do not overtighten the lid.
• Start the engine and confirm no leaks are present.
The engine mounted filter housing is equipped with a No-Filter-No-Run (NFNR)
feature. Engine will not run if:
1. No filter is installed.
2. Inferior/Non-approved filter is used. Use of OEM filter is required to ensure vehicle will run.
CAUTION!
•Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces. Drain the filter into an appro-
priate container.
•Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a new fuel filter. There is a possibility
debris could be introduced into the fuel filter during this action. It is best to install
the filter dry and allow the in-tank lift pump to prime the fuel system.
• If the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO NOT START the enginebefore you drain water from the fuel filter to avoid engine damage.
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UNDERBODY MOUNTED FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
Draining Fuel/Water Separator
•If the “Water in Fuel” indicator lightis illuminated and an audible chime is
heard five times, you should stop the engine and drain the water from the separator.
• The drain is located on the bottom of the Fuel Filter and Water Separator assembly which is located in front of the rear axle above the drive shaft on pick up models.
The Chassis Cab models second filter location is on the frame behind the front
axle. The best access to this water drain valve is from under the vehicle.
• Turn the drain valve (located on the side of the filter) counterclockwise 1 full turn, then turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position to allow any accumulated
water to drain.
• When clean fuel is visible, close the drain and switch the ignition to OFF.
• Refer to the Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details.
Underbody Fuel Filter Replacement
• With the engine off and a drain pan under the fuel filter drain hose, open the water drain valve 1 full turn counterclockwise and completely drain fuel and water into
the approved container.
• Close the water drain valve and remove the lid using a socket or strap wrench; rotate counterclockwise for removal. Remove the used o-ring and discard it.
• Remove the used filter cartridge from the housing and dispose of according to your local regulations.
• Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the lid and housing and install the new o-ring into ring groove on the filter housing and lubricate with clean engine oil.
• Install a new filter in the housing. Push down on the cartridge to ensure it is properly seated. Do not pre-fill the filter housing with fuel.
• Start the engine and confirm no leaks are present.
The underbody mounted filter housing will cause the engine not to run if:
1. No filter is installed.
NOTE:
• Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufacturer's filtration and water separating requirements can severely impact fuel system life and reliability.
• The WIF sensor is re-usable. Service kit comes with new o-ring for filter canister and WIF sensor.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Gasoline Versions
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant
3.6L 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 Coolant
6.4L 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
6.4L 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, 5.7L We recommend you use
API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395 such as
MOPAR
®, Pennzoil®,and
Shell Helix®. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 3.6L Engine - 6 Quarts
(5.7 Liters)
5.7L Engine - 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L
For 2500/3500 trucks
operating 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 such as
MOPAR
®, Pennzoil®,and
Shell Helix®. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 5.7L Engine - 7 Quarts
(6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 6.4L For best performance and
maximum protection under all types of operating con-ditions, the manufacturer
only recommends full syn-
thetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum
Institute (API) categories of SN. The manufacturer recommends the use of
Pennzoil Ultra™ 0W-40 or
equivalent MOPAR
®engine
oil meeting the require-
ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. 6.4L Engine - 7 Quarts
(6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter
3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L We recommend you
use MOPAR
®Engine
Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug 3.6L We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 6.4L We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
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Diesel Versions
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant
3.0 L Turbo Diesel Engine –
1500 Models Only
We recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/
Coolant Ten Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 11.6 Quarts (11 Liters)
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
3.0L Turbo Diesel Engine –
1500 Models Only
We recommend you use
ACEA C3 5W-30 engine oil meeting Chrysler material standard MS-11106 or
Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full
synthetic 5W-30 motor oil. 10.5 Quarts (10 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine In ambient temperatures
below 0°F (-18°C),
We recommend you use
5W-40 synthetic engine oil that meets Chrysler Materials Standard
MS-10902 and the API
CJ-4 engine oil category is
required such as MOPAR
®,
Shell Rotella®and
Shell Rimula®.
In ambient temperatures above 0°F (-18°C),
We recommend you use 15W-40 engine oil that
meets Chrysler Materials
Standard MS-10902 and the API CJ-4 engine oil
category is required such
as MOPAR
®, Shell Rotella®
and Shell Rimula®. 12 Quarts (11.4 Liters)
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Oil Filter
3.0L, 6.7L Diesel Engine We recommend you
use MOPAR
®Engine
Oil Filters. —
Engine Fuel Filter
3.0L Turbo Diesel –
1500 Models Only 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 separat- ing requirements can
severely impact fuel system life and reliability. —
Engine Fuel Filter
6.7L Turbo Diesel 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 separat- ing 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 –
Eight-Speed Automatic
3.0 Turbo Diesel –
1500 Models Only We recommend you use
MOPAR
®ZF 8&9 Speed
ATF™ Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Automatic Transmission –
Six-Speed Automatic –
68RFE We recommend you use
MOPAR
®ATF+4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid. —
Automatic Transmission –
Six-Speed AISIN HD
Automatic MOPAR
®ASRC Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent. —
Clutch Linkage We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Multi-Purpose
Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. —
Manual Transmission
G-56 – 6.7L Diesel Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®ATF+4®Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use
MOPAR
®BW44–44
Transfer Case Fluid. —
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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 “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this
guide or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
•1500 Models Only
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months on 1500 trucks, whichever comes first.
•2500 – 3500 Models
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
or twelve months on 2500 – 3500 trucks, whichever comes first.
•Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
•
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering
(2500/3500 Models Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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 Engine
Mileage 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/Universal joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
replace if necessary. XXXXXXXInspect 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.
XXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X XXXXX X
Adjust parking brake as necessary. XX XXXX X
Inspect transfer case fluid. XXX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX XX X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** X
Replace spark plugs (6.4L engine).** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s)
(six-speed automatic only), if using your vehicle
for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
X
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