service interval Ram 1500 2017 Diesel Supplement

referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 15,000 miles (24
000 km) or six months, or sooner if prompted by the oil
change indicator system. Under no circumstances should
oil change intervals exceed 15,000 miles (24 000 km) or six
months, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or six months or
500 Hours, whichever comes first.
• Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 12,500 miles
(20 000 km) when running B20 fuel (Chassis Cab Only).
If Chassis Cab models and Pickup models configured with
optional B20 capability are operated with greater than 5%
levels of biodiesel, the oil change interval must not exceed
12,500 miles (20 000 km) under any circumstances. See the
Fuel Requirements section for more information regarding
operation of Chassis Cab models and Pickup models
configured for use with biodiesel blend (B6-B20) fuel
meeting ASTM specification D-7467.Perform Service Indicator — Cummins Diesel
Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance at a set
interval. To help remind you when this maintenance is due,
the instrument cluster will display “Perform Service”.
When the “Perform Service” message is displayed on the
instrument cluster it is necessary to have the emissions
maintenance performed. Emissions maintenance may in-
clude replacing the Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV)
filter element. The procedure for clearing and resetting the
“Perform Service” indicator message is located in the
appropriate Service Information.
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Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a
malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.
* Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km). 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 the axle fluid every
20,000 miles (32,000 km).
** Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 15,000 miles (24 000 km) or six months or
500 Hours, whichever comes first.
*** The manufacturer highly recommends that all cooling
system service, maintenance, and repairs be performed by
your local authorized dealer.
**** Under no circumstances should the air cleaner filter
element exceed 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months,
whichever comes first.WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle
could result in a component malfunction and effect
vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.
CAUTION!
***The manufacturer highly recommends that all
cooling system service, maintenance, and repairs be
performed by your local authorized dealer.
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Keyless Enter-N-Go........................ .122
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .176
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .210
Manual Transmission ....................... .150
Fluid Level Check ....................... .197
Shift Speeds ........................... .151
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................94
Noise Control Maintenance ........................... .200
Tampering Prohibited .....................200
Noise Emission Warranty .....................200
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .210
Oil, Engine .............................. .176
Capacity .............................. .204
Change Interval ........................ .177
Dipstick .............................. .176
Disposal .............................. .179
Filter ............................ .179 , 205
Filter Disposal .......................... .179
Identification Logo ...................... .178
Materials Added To ...................... .179
Recommendation ........................ .177Synthetic
............................. .179
Viscosity .............................. .178
Overdrive ............................... .148
Overdrive OFF Switch ...................... .148
Perform Service Indicator, Reset ................211
Power Take-Off Adapter ........................ .154
Take-Off Operation ...................... .154
PTO (Power Take-Off) ...................... .154
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............191
Remote Starting System .......................92
Resetting Perform Service Indicator ..............211
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............205
Shifting ................................ .140
Automatic Transmission ....................141
Manual

Transmission ..................... .150
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............................99
Cancel .................................97
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................96
Starting ................................ .121
Automatic Transmission ....................121
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