power steering fluid Ram 1500 2015 User Guide

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Rear Axle – 1500 ModelsWe recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lu-
bricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Ax-
les require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR®
Limited Slip Additive (MS-10111).
Front and Rear Axle – 2500/3500 ModelsWe recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE, 75W-90.
Limited slip additive is not required for Limited-Slip
Rear Axles.
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir – 2500/3500 ModelsWe recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 825

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)
and fill as needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 829

Cab Top Clearance Lights...................816
Camera, Rear............................210
Camper................................268
Capacities, Fluid..........................819
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................757
Power Steering.........................577
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................778
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................115
Cargo Light.............................176
Car Washes.............................791
Cellular Phone...........................398
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............814
Center Seat Storage Compartment.............240
Certification Label.........................646
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................598
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .289
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............114
Checks, Safety............................114
Child Restraint............................83
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................87
Child Restraints.........................83
Child Seat Installation....................101
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........99
Infants And Child Restraints................85
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....98
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt..............................100
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............95
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......90
Older Children And Child Restraints..........86
Seating Positions........................89
Cigar Lighter............................232
Clean Air Gasoline........................635
Cleaning
Wheels...............................792
Climate Control..........................400
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Flooded Engine Starting....................451
Fluid, Brake.............................824
Fluid Capacities..........................819
Fluid Leaks.............................118
Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................782
Power Steering.........................577
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........821
Fog Lights..............................171
Fold Flat Load Floor.......................247
Four-Way Hazard Flasher...................685
Four Wheel Drive.........................494
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................734
Front Axle (Differential).....................784
Fuel...................................634
Adding..............................643
Additives.............................637
Clean Air.............................635
Ethanol..............................636
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................645
Gasoline..............................634
Materials Added........................637
Methanol.............................636
Octane Rating..........................634
Requirements..........................634
Tank Capacity..........................819
Fuel, Flexible............................639
Fuel System Caution.......................644
Fuses..................................797
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............214
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................645
Gasoline, Clean Air........................635
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................634
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................635
Gauges
Speedometer..........................294
Tachometer............................289
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Personal Settings..........................324
Pets...................................113
Pets, Transporting.........................113
Pickup Box..............................251
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........604
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)................798
Door Locks............................39
Mirrors..............................138
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........227
Seats................................143
Sliding Rear Window....................246
Steering..............................575
Sunroof..............................224
Windows..............................46
Power Steering Fluid.......................824
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................64
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................62
Programmable Electronic Features.............324
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry). . .24
Radial Ply Tires...........................611
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........775
Radio Operation..........................398
Radio (Sound Systems).....................394
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.................180
Ramp Travel Index........................533
Rear Axle (Differential).....................784
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails.................266
Rear ParkSense System.....................191
Rear Seat, Folding.........................153
Rear Window Features.....................245
Rear Window, Sliding......................247
Reclining Rear Seats.......................152
Recorder, Event Data.......................82
Recreational Towing.......................673
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)........676
860 INDEX