checking oil Ram ProMaster 2016 Owner's Manual

Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
“Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
•Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized dealer or qualified
repair center.
• 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,
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CAUTION! (Continued)
transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunc-
tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, 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 engine is shut OFF.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Jump Starting......................... .338
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........355
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .361
Block Heater ......................... .222
Break-In Recommendations .................63
Checking Oil Level ..................... .358
Compartment ......................... .353
Compartment Identification ................353
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................371, 406
Cooling ............................. .370
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................65, 286
Fails To Start ......................... .221
Flooded, Starting ...................... .221
Fuel Requirements ...................282, 405
Jump Starting ......................... .338
Oil .......................... .358, 405, 406
Oil Filter ............................ .361
Oil Selection ...................... .359, 405Oil Synthetic
......................... .360
Overheating .......................... .309
Starting ............................. .220
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .360
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................360
Entry System, Illuminated ....................17
Ethanol ............................... .283
Event Data Recorder ........................53
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................65, 286
Exhaust System ....................... .65, 362
Exterior Lighting ..........................93
Exterior Lights ............................68
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .361
Air Conditioning ...................... .367
Engine Oil ........................ .361, 406
Engine Oil Disposal .....................361
434 INDEX

Checking............................ .358
Disposal ............................. .361
Filter ............................ .361, 406
Filter Disposal ........................ .361
Identification Logo ..................... .359
Materials Added To ..................... .361
Pressure Warning Light ...................144
Recommendation ....................359, 405
Synthetic ............................ .360
Viscosity ......................... .360, 405
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .361
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .361
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .144
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................354
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................72
Overhead Console .........................116
Overheating, Engine ...................... .309Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
..........4,424
Paint Care ............................. .380
Parking Brake ........................... .239
ParkSense System, Rear .....................107
Passing Light .............................95
Personal Settings ......................... .190
Pets ....................................63
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........258
Power Mirrors ...............................73
Steering .......................... .237, 238
Windows ..............................22
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .408
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............35
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................35
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .265
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