fuel Ram 3500 2011 Diesel Supplement

45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect brake linings.
❏ Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
144 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the wheel bearings.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing (Ram
Truck Only).
❏ Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add if necessary.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid (4x4).
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Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
146 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 105,000 miles (168 000 km).
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
148 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the wheel bearings.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect brake linings.
❏ Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Check the transfer case fluid (4x4).
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid (Chassis Cab Only).
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Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
150 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60 months.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Flush and replace power steering fluid.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
152 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the wheel bearings.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (Ram Truck Only).
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid (4x4).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
154 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

135,000 Miles (216,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect brake linings.
❏ Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV).
❏ Clean EGR Valve (Ram Truck Only).
❏ Clean EGR Cooler (Ram Truck Only).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
156 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

150,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
❏ Adjust valve lash clearance.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the wheel bearings.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if not replaced at 97,500 miles (157 000 km).
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Check the transfer case fluid (4x4).
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid (Chassis Cab Only).
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Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
158 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Adding Fuel............................ 83
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter) ............................. 102,126
Air Filter .............................. 102
Airbag Light ............................ 19
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............. 114,115
Capacities ........................... 130
Disposal ............................ 117
Anti-Lock Warning Light ................... 19
Automatic Transmission .................... 68
Adding Fluid ......................... 122
Fluid Level Check ..................... 122
Fluid Type ........................ 122,133
Shifting .............................. 62
Axle Fluid ............................. 133
Battery ............................... 112
Blanket ........................... 51,113
Emergency Starting ..................... 90 Brake Fluid
............................ 133
Brake System ........................... 119
Fluid Check .......................... 119
Master Cylinder ....................... 119
Warning Light ......................... 14
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................ 61
Calibration, Compass ...................... 33
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 130
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 130
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... 100
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 116
Charge Air Cooler ....................... 119
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ................................. 18
Compass .............................. 32
Compass Calibration ...................... 33
Compass Variance ........................ 33
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Computer, Trip/Travel..................... 30
Conserving Fuel ......................... 30
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 116
Cooling System ......................... 113
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 115
Coolant Capacity ...................... 130
Coolant Level ...................... 1 13,117
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 117
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 114
Inspection ........................... 117
Points to Remember .................... 118
Pressure Cap ......................... 116
Radiator Cap ......................... 116
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......... 114,131
Diesel Exhaust Brake ...................... 58
Diesel Fuel ............................. 81
Diesel Fuel Requirements ................... 81
Bulk Storage of ........................ 84 Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming
.............. 108
Dipsticks .............................. 98
Disposal .............................. 102
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 117
Engine Oil ........................... 102
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 104
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ..............62,68
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..... 21
Emergency, In Case of Jump Starting ......................... 90
Engine ................................ 97
Air Cleaner .......................... 102
Block Heater ........................ 44,57
Break-In Recommendations ................. 6
Compartment ......................... 97
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 131
Identification .......................... 97
Idling ............................... 52
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INDEX 163