Checking Oil Level - 3.6L Engine; Adding Washer Fluid; Maintenance-Free Battery - RAM 1500 2025 Owner's Manual

306 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION!
If the "Critically Low or Critically High" Oil Level
Warning Light is illuminated, the following steps
should be taken:
●
Critically Low: add two quarts of manufacturer
specified oil as soon as possible
Continuing to operate the vehicle with "Critically
Low" oil level may damage the engine.
●
Critically High: contact an authorized dealer for
service. Continuing to operate the vehicle with
"Critically High" oil level may damage the engine.
Do not use any oils that are not manufacturer
specified and API approved.
Used engine oil and oil filters contain substances
which are harmful to the environment. When oil and
filters are changed contact an authorized dealer and
dispose of in a safe and responsible manner.
C O L — 3.6L E
HECKING IL EVEL
To ensure 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 up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
There are four possible dipstick types:
●
Crosshatched zone.
●
Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
●
Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low end
of the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
●
Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the MIN
and the MAX ends of the range.
NOTE:
Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
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markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 qt (1.0 L) of oil when the reading is at the low
end of the dipstick range will raise the oil level to the
high end of the range marking.
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
A W
DDING
The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and the
fluid level should be checked at regular intervals. Fill
NGINE
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not
radiator antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid
reservoir, take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth
or towel and wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help
blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets
or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
CAUTION!
F
ASHER LUID
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around the
washer solution.
After the engine has warmed up, operate the defroster
for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing
or freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. Windshield
washer solution used with water as directed on the
container, aids cleaning action, reduces the freezing
point to avoid line clogging, and is not harmful to paint
or trim.
M -F B
AINTENANCE REE ATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery. You will never have to add water, and periodic
maintenance is not required.
WARNING!
●
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not
lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If
acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area
immediately with large amounts of water.
●
Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
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