oil dipstick Ram 1500 2015 Owner's Manual

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter5 — Battery2 — Engine Oil Dipstick6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir3 — Engine Oil Fill7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)4—BrakeFluidReservoir8—EngineCoolantReservoir
748 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Air Cleaner Filter7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (6-Speed Trans Only) 8 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)3 — Engine Oil Fill9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (2500/3500 Models Only)4 — Engine Oil Dipstick10 — Coolant Pressure Cap5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir11 — Engine Coolant Reservoir6 — Battery
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 749

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L
1 — Coolant Pressure Bottle6 — Battery2 — Transmission Dipstick7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)3—EngineOilFill8—WasherSolvent4 — Engine Oil Dipstick9 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir10 — Air Cleaner Filter
750 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the
top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 755

Use the following procedure to check the transmission
fluid level properly:
1. Monitor the transmission temperature using the
EVIC/DID screen, and operate the vehicle as required
to reach the normal operating temperature. If the
transmission is not functioning properly, or the vehicle
cannot be driven, see the NOTE and CAUTION below
about checking the fluid level at colder temperatures.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60
seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest of
this procedure.
4. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake
pedal.
5.Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear position
(allowing time for the transmission to fully engage in
each position), ending with the transmission in PARK.
6. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.
7. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
if the actual level is at or above the hole. The fluid level
should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes
on the dipstick at normal operating temperature. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick tube
to bring it to the proper level.Do not overfill.Use
ONLY the specified fluid (see#Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts#for fluid specifications). After adding
any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait a
minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into
the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
788 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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 irregu-
lar 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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).
8
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
830 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Multi-Function Control Lever.................176
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps)............210
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................113
Occupant Restraints........................50
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................634
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)..............533
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)..............533
Oil, Engine..............................755
Capacity.............................819
Change Interval........................756
Dipstick..............................755
Disposal..............................758
Filter................................758
Filter Disposal.........................758
Identification Logo......................756
Recommendation.......................756
Synthetic.............................758
Viscosity.............................757
Oil Filter, Selection........................758
Onboard Diagnostic System..................751
Operating Precautions......................751
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................134
Overdrive...............................480
Overdrive OFF Switch......................480
Overhead Console.........................212
Overheating, Engine.......................298
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paint Care..............................790
Panic Alarm..............................28
Parking Brake............................578
ParkSense® System, Rear....................191
Passing Light............................177
Passive Entry.............................42
Pedals, Adjustable.........................18510
INDEX 859