engine oil Ram ProMaster 2018 Owner's Guide

The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Compart-
ment” illustration in this section.
NOTE:Mopar SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to FCA
Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix
Ultra or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine
oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certifi-
cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number
should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are
followed.
Synthetic engine oils which do not have both the engine oil
certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade
number should not be used.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact an authorized dealer, service station
or governmental agency for advice on how and where used
oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at
every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos-
able oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The
quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only
high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. Mopar engine oil filters are high quality oil filters
and are recommended.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section for the
proper maintenance intervals.
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Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is an ozone-saving product. However,
the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning ser-
vice be performed by authorized dealer or other service
facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:Use only manufacturer approved A/C system PAG
compressor oil and refrigerants.
Cabin Air Filter (A/C Air Filter)
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals.
WARNING!
Do not remove the cabin air filter while the vehicle is
running, or while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/
RUN mode. With the cabin air filter removed and the
blower operating, the blower can contact hands and
may propel dirt and debris into your eyes, resulting in
personal injury.
The cabin air filter is located in the fresh air inlet in the
engine compartment. Perform the following procedure to
replace the filter: 1. Remove the two screws that secure the filter retainer to
the fresh air inlet, and remove the filter retainer.
2. Remove and replace the cabin air filter from the filter retainer.
Accessing Air Filter
1 — Screw Locations
2 — Fresh Air Inlet
238 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may
cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer
fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a
dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or
loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the exhaust
system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
•
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer
to “Safety Tips” in “Safety” for further information.
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
CAUTION!
• The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded
fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective-
ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device
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WARNING!(Continued)
to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak-
ing, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the
brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission (3.6L Gasoline Engine
Only)
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”. It
is important to maintain the transmission fluid at the
correct level using the recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission; only the
approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in
“Technical Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes
for diagnosing fluid leaks in six-speed transmissions.
Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely
affect seals.8
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 24 Gallons90 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 10.5 Quarts
10 Liters
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements
of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
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Brake Control System, Electronic................89
Brake Fluid .......................... .246, 288
Brake, Parking ............................ .139
Brake System ......................... .246, 280
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..........................88
Fluid Check ........................... .246
Master Cylinder ........................ .246
Parking .............................. .139
Warning Light ...........................76
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................142
Bulb Replacement ......................... .179
Bulbs, Light .......................... .133, 179
Camera, Rear ............................ .157
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .286
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .159
Oil (Engine) ........................... .232
Power Steering ......................... .150
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................244
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................131, 285
Cargo Area Features .........................57
Cargo Compartment .........................57
Cargo Light ...............................42
Car Washes .............................. .273Cellular Phone
........................... .306
Certification Label ......................... .161
Changing A Flat Tire .....................195, 248
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .250
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....84
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............130
Checks, Safety ............................ .130
Child Restraint ........................... .123
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .126
Child Restraints ........................ .123
Child Seat Installation .....................129
Infants And Child Restraints ................125
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........126
Clean

Air Gasoline ........................ .282
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .267
Climate Control ............................45
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .137
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................314
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .265
Contract, Service .......................... .318
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............244
Cooling System ........................... .241
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................243
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Compartment.......................... .232
Compartment Identification .................232
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................242, 286
Cooling .............................. .241
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................131, 285
Fails To Start ........................... .137
Flooded, Starting ........................ .137
Fuel Requirements ....................282, 286
Jump Starting .......................... .214
Oil .............................. .235, 286
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .232
Oil Filter .............................. .236
Oil Selection ........................ .235, 286
Oil Synthetic ........................... .236
Overheating ........................... .218
Starting .............................. .137
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .235
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................235
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............222
Entry System, Illuminated .....................44
Ethanol ................................. .283
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................131, 285
Exhaust System ....................... .131, 240
Exterior Lighting ............................39 Exterior Lights
......................... .38, 133
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .236
Air Conditioning ..................... .52, 238
Engine Oil ......................... .236, 286
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .236
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .179
Turn Signal ......................... .82, 133
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .137
Fluid Capacities ........................... .286
Fluid Leaks .............................. .134
Fluid Level Checks Automatic
Transmission ....................248
Brake ................................ .246
Cooling System ......................... .242
Power Steering ......................... .150
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .286
Fog Lights ................................40
Folding Rear Seat ...........................23
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................179
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .219
Fuel ................................... .282
Additives ............................. .282
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Service............................... .179
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............77, 95
Traction Control ..........................92
Turn Signal ....................... .38, 82, 133
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .....76, 82
Loading Vehicle ....................... .161, 163
Capacities ............................. .163
Tires................................. .254
Locks Automatic Door ..........................23
Door ..................................22
Low Tire Pressure System .....................95
Lubrication, Body ......................... .239
Lug Nuts ............................... .280
Maintenance Free Battery .....................233
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .227
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ......80, 84
Manual, Service ........................... .320
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................23
Memory Seat ..............................23
Memory Seats And Radio .....................23
Methanol ............................... .283
Mirrors ..................................34
Electric Remote ...........................35 Exterior Folding
..........................35
Heated .................................38
Outside ................................35
Rearview ...............................34
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................95
Mopar Parts ............................. .319
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................38
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................138
Occupant Restraints .........................99
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................282
Oil, Engine ........................... .235, 286
Capacity .............................. .286
Change Interval ........................ .235
Dipstick .............................. .233
Disposal .............................. .236
Filter ............................. .236,
286
Filter Disposal .......................... .236
Identification Logo ...................... .235
Materials Added To ...................... .236
Pressure Warning Light .....................77
Recommendation .....................235, 286
Synthetic ............................. .236
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Viscosity.......................... .235, 286
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .236
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .236
Oil Pressure Light ...........................77
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................82
Operating Precautions ........................82
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................34, 35
Overheating, Engine ....................... .218
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,320
Paint Care ............................... .272
Parking Brake ............................ .139
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .153
Passing Light ..............................40
Personal Settings .......................... .291
Pets ................................... .130
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........254
Power Mirrors ................................35
Steering ........................... .149, 150
Windows ...............................54
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .288
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................108
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .200Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. .108
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .260
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............244
Radio Frequency General Information .....................18, 21
Radio Operation .......................... .306
Rear Camera ............................. .157
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .153
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................23
Rearview Mirrors ...........................34
Recreational Towing ........................ .173
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .282
Refrigerant .............................. .238
Release, Hood ..............................56
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .101
Remote

Keyless Entry
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........304
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .179
Replacement Keys ...........................20
Replacement Tires ......................... .263
Reporting Safety Defects .....................319
Restraint, Head .............................32
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Shoulder Belts............................ .102
Signals, Turn .......................... .82, 133
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................269
Snow Tires .............................. .265
Spare Tire ............................ .265, 267
Spark Plugs ............................. .286
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .152
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................150
Starting ................................ .137
Automatic Transmission ....................137
Cold Weather .......................... .137
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .137
Steering ..................................33
Column Lock ............................33
Power ............................ .149, 150
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................304
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .304
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .51, 272
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .272
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........112
Sway Control, Trailer .........................93
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .236
Telescoping Steering Column ...................33 Tire And Loading Information Placard
............254
Tire Markings ............................ .249
Tires......................... .133, 258, 265, 270
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .262
Air Pressure ........................... .258
Chains ............................... .269
Changing .......................... .195, 248
Compact Spare ......................... .265
General Information ...................258, 265
High Speed ............................ .260
Inflation Pressures ....................... .259
Jacking ........................... .195, 248
Life Of Tires ........................... .262
Load

Capacity ...................... .254, 255
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..............95
Pressure Warning Light .....................77
Quality Grading ........................ .270
Radial ............................... .260
Replacement ........................... .263
Rotation .............................. .270
Safety ............................ .248, 258
Sizes ................................ .250
Snow Tires ............................ .265
Spare Tire ......................... .265, 267
Spinning .............................. .261
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