oil RAM CHASSIS CAB 2012 Workshop Manual

72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
72,000 miles (117 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4
only).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing. Odometer Reading Date
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Signature, Authorized Service Center 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
80,000 miles (130 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) whichever
comes first.
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ 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.
Odometer Reading Date
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88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or
66 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
88,000 miles (143 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4
only).
Odometer Reading Date
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96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs.
❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ 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 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 Service Center
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104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4
only).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169 000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first.
❏ Flush and replace power steering fluid. Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
112,000 miles (182 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ 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.
Odometer Reading Date
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120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s).
Odometer Reading Date
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs.
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ 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.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4
only).
Odometer Reading Date
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144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ 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 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 Service Center 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4x4
only).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid ....................... 429
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 430
Fluid Level Check ................. 427,428
Fluid Type ...................... 427,451
Shifting ........................... 278
Special Additives ..................... 428
Axle Fluid ....................... 425,426,451
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............ 425,426
B-Pillar Location ........................ 314
Battery ............................... 409
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Saving Feature (Protection) .............. 152
Belts, Seat ............................ 39,79
Body Builders Guide ....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 412
Brake Fluid ......................... 423,451 Brake System ........................ 306,423
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 307
Fluid Check ........................ 423
Master Cylinder ..................... 423
Parking ........................... 304
Warning Light ....................... 197
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 278
Bulb Replacement ....................... 443
Bulbs, Light .......................... 81,442
Cab Top Clearance Lights .................. 447
Calibration, Compass ..................... 215
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 449
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 449
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine) ........................ 407
Power Steering ...................... 303
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 419
Car Washes ............................ 431
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Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 392
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 376
Jump Starting ....................... 388
Tow Hooks ......................... 393
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 403
Engine ............................... 401
Air Cleaner ......................... 408
Block Heater ........................ 275
Break-In Recommendations .............. 77
Compartment Identification ............. 401
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 450
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 78,339
Flooded, Starting ..................... 274
Jump Starting ....................... 388
Oil ............................ 406,450
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 407
Oil Selection ........................ 407
Oil Synthetic ........................ 408 Temperature Gauge ................... 189
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 59
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Event Data Recorder ...................... 63
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 78,339
Exhaust System ....................... 78,414
Exterior Lighting ........................ 148
Exterior Lights .......................... 81
Filters
Air Cleaner ......................... 408
Engine Fuel ........................ 450
Engine Oil ....................... 408,450
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 408
Flashers
Turn Signal .................... 81,153,189
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 388
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 274
Fluid Capacities ......................... 449486 INDEX

Fluid Leaks ............................. 81
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................ 428
Brake ............................. 423
Power Steering ...................... 303
Fluid, Brake ........................... 451
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 450
Fog Lights ....................... 150,200,445
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 288
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 376
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 392
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 425
Fuel ................................. 335
Adding ........................... 340
Diesel ............................. 450
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 341
Filter ............................. 450
Gauge ............................ 189
Light ............................. 196 Octane Rating ....................... 335
Requirements ....................... 335
Tank Capacity ....................... 449
Fuses ................................ 435
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............... 341,402
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 335
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 336
Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................. 189
Fuel .............................. 189
Oil Pressure ........................ 192
Speedometer ........................ 190
Tachometer ......................... 189
Voltmeter .......................... 196
Gear Ranges ........................... 279
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 394
General Information .................. 18,26,123
Glass Cleaning .......................... 435
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