Maintenance Procedures; Maintenance Schedule - Gasoline Engine - Dodge RAM 1500 User Manual

M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E
Chassis
Component
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
(Six-Speed 68RFE) – Pickup models with-
out PTO
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
(Six-Speed AS69RC) – Pickup models with
PTO, and all Chassis Cab models
Transfer Case
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (2500/3500)
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500/5500)
Clutch Linkage
Manual Transmission (G-56) – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
"Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" in your Owner's Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures,
and E85 fuel usage will influence when the "Oil Change Required" message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to
illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Only use ATF+4 Automatic Transmission
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Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4
affect the function or performance of your
transmission. We recommend MOPAR
ATF+4 fluid.
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Only use MOPAR ASRC Automatic Trans-
®
mission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use
the proper fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission.
We recommend you use MOPAR
BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid.
We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5
SAE 75W-85. Limited slip additive is not
required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles.
We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5
SAE 75W-90. Limited slip additive is not
required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles.
We recommend you use MOPAR
Purpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or
equivalent.
Automatic Transmission Fluid or equiva-
lent licensed ATF+4
fluid may
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Multi-
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ATF+4
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product.
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