Owner Manual
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...press either the "H" (Hour) or "M" (Minute) buttons on , stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster, with severe usage such as follows: • 26 gallons (98L) - 1500 short box... models • 34 gallons (129L) - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons (132L) - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 28. A digital readout shows the time in NEUTRAL...each time you press a button. 4 Clock Setting Procedure 1. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Ram fuel tank volumes are as trailer towing. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that ...
...press either the "H" (Hour) or "M" (Minute) buttons on , stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster, with severe usage such as follows: • 26 gallons (98L) - 1500 short box... models • 34 gallons (129L) - 1500/2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons (132L) - 1500/2500/3500 long box models 28. A digital readout shows the time in NEUTRAL...each time you press a button. 4 Clock Setting Procedure 1. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Ram fuel tank volumes are as trailer towing. Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that ...
Owner Manual
Page 239
.... To shift into 2nd gear and damage the transmission. 5 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in mph (km//h) to 2 to 3 to 4 to Engine Model Axle Mode 1 2 3 4 5 Accel 15 25 40 45 5.7L 2500/ & 3500 ALL Cruise (24) (40) (65) (72) Manual Transmission - 6-Speed NOTE: The parking brake should be launched in 2nd gear...
.... To shift into 2nd gear and damage the transmission. 5 Speed Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in mph (km//h) to 2 to 3 to 4 to Engine Model Axle Mode 1 2 3 4 5 Accel 15 25 40 45 5.7L 2500/ & 3500 ALL Cruise (24) (40) (65) (72) Manual Transmission - 6-Speed NOTE: The parking brake should be launched in 2nd gear...
Owner Manual
Page 241
... to preserve brakes when driving down to a lower gear is recommended. For acceleration at a time to Engine Model Axle eration 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 3.7L 4.7L/ 5.7L 15 ACCEL (24) & 10 CRUISE (16) 1500/ ACCEL 15 2500/ ALL & 3500 CRUISE (24) 1500 ALL 24 (39) 19 (31) 25 (40) 34...your transfer case, located within this section. 5 Downshifting Moving from a high gear down steep hills. IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Electronically Shifted transfer case. FOUR-WHEEL- STARTING AND OPERATING 241 6 Speed Manual...
... to preserve brakes when driving down to a lower gear is recommended. For acceleration at a time to Engine Model Axle eration 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rate 3.7L 4.7L/ 5.7L 15 ACCEL (24) & 10 CRUISE (16) 1500/ ACCEL 15 2500/ ALL & 3500 CRUISE (24) 1500 ALL 24 (39) 19 (31) 25 (40) 34...your transfer case, located within this section. 5 Downshifting Moving from a high gear down steep hills. IF EQUIPPED • Four-Wheel-Drive Dodge Ram Trucks are equipped with either a Manually Shifted transfer case or an Electronically Shifted transfer case. FOUR-WHEEL- STARTING AND OPERATING 241 6 Speed Manual...
Owner Manual
Page 412
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. S C H E D U L E S 3,000 (5 000) X X 6,000 (10 000) X X X X 9,000 (14 000) X X 12,000 (19 000) X X X X 15,000 (24 000) X X 8 Rotate tires. X X X X N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, E 4X4). Change front axle fluid (4X4). Change rear axle fluid. Inspect brake linings. M 412 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval A shown or 3 months, whichever comes first.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. S C H E D U L E S 3,000 (5 000) X X 6,000 (10 000) X X X X 9,000 (14 000) X X 12,000 (19 000) X X X X 15,000 (24 000) X X 8 Rotate tires. X X X X N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, E 4X4). Change front axle fluid (4X4). Change rear axle fluid. Inspect brake linings. M 412 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval A shown or 3 months, whichever comes first.
Owner Manual
Page 413
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace spark plugs. Rotate tires. Inspect brake linings. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** 18,000 (29 000) X X X X 21,000 (34 000...
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Replace spark plugs. Rotate tires. Inspect brake linings. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** 18,000 (29 000) X X X X 21,000 (34 000...
Owner Manual
Page 414
N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, E 4X4). Inspect brake linings. M 414 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval A shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. S C H E D U L E S 33,000 (53 000) X X 36,000 (58 000) X X X X 39,000 (62 000) X X 42,000 (67 000) X X X X 45,000 (72 000) X X 8 Rotate tires. X X X X Change rear axle fluid. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, E 4X4). Inspect brake linings. M 414 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval A shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. S C H E D U L E S 33,000 (53 000) X X 36,000 (58 000) X X X X 39,000 (62 000) X X 42,000 (67 000) X X X X 45,000 (72 000) X X 8 Rotate tires. X X X X Change rear axle fluid. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only.
Owner Manual
Page 415
Flush and replace engine coolant at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Change rear axle fluid. Change 6-spd manual transmission fluid 2500/3500 models only. Rotate tires. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Inspect brake ...,000 (96 000) X X X X X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 X X Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Change front axle fluid (4X4). SCHEDULE "B" 415 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at 60 months, or 102, 000 miles (163 000 km) whichever comes first. Lubricate Front...
Flush and replace engine coolant at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Change rear axle fluid. Change 6-spd manual transmission fluid 2500/3500 models only. Rotate tires. Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Inspect brake ...,000 (96 000) X X X X X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 X X Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Change front axle fluid (4X4). SCHEDULE "B" 415 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at 60 months, or 102, 000 miles (163 000 km) whichever comes first. Lubricate Front...
Owner Manual
Page 417
...2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect brake linings. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required. (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). 63,000 (101 000) X X 66,000 (106 000) X X X X 69,000 (110 000) X X 72,000 (115 000) X X X X 75,000 (120 000) X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X 8 Inspect engine... air cleaner filter. Replace if necessary. SCHEDULE "B" 417 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Rotate tires. Change front...
...2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect brake linings. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required. (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). 63,000 (101 000) X X 66,000 (106 000) X X X X 69,000 (110 000) X X 72,000 (115 000) X X X X 75,000 (120 000) X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X 8 Inspect engine... air cleaner filter. Replace if necessary. SCHEDULE "B" 417 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Rotate tires. Change front...
Owner Manual
Page 418
...,000 (134 000) X X X X 87,000 (139 000) X X 90,000 (144 000) X X X X X X X 8 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. X X X X X N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting...
...,000 (134 000) X X X X 87,000 (139 000) X X 90,000 (144 000) X X X X X X X 8 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. X X X X X N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting...
Owner Manual
Page 419
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect brake linings. 93,000 (149 000) X X 96,000 (154 000) X X X X 99,000 (158 000) X X 100,000 (160 000) 102,000 (163 000) X X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X 8 SCHEDULE "B" 419 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at 60 months. Flush and replace Power Steering Fluid. Rotate tires. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect brake linings. 93,000 (149 000) X X 96,000 (154 000) X X X X 99,000 (158 000) X X 100,000 (160 000) 102,000 (163 000) X X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X 8 SCHEDULE "B" 419 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at 60 months. Flush and replace Power Steering Fluid. Rotate tires. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4).
Owner Manual
Page 420
... case fluid (4X4). Change 6-spd manual transmission fluid 2500/3500 models only. Inspect brake linings. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. M 420 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter at inA terval shown or 3 months, whichever comes N first. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Change front...
... case fluid (4X4). Change 6-spd manual transmission fluid 2500/3500 models only. Inspect brake linings. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. M 420 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter at inA terval shown or 3 months, whichever comes N first. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Change front...
Owner Manual
Page 423
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs. Replace if necessary. Rotate tires. Inspect PCV valve, replace as... [48] X X X 54,000 (84 000) [54] X X X 60,000 (96 000) [60] X X X X X 66,000 (106 000) [66] X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X X 8 SCHEDULE "A" 423 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect brake linings.
Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Replace spark plugs. Replace if necessary. Rotate tires. Inspect PCV valve, replace as... [48] X X X 54,000 (84 000) [54] X X X 60,000 (96 000) [60] X X X X X 66,000 (106 000) [66] X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X X 8 SCHEDULE "A" 423 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect brake linings.
Owner Manual
Page 424
... auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Replace spark plugs. E Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) S C H E D U L E S 72,000 (115000) [72] X X X 78,000 (125 000) [78] X X X 84,000 90,000 96,000 (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) [84] [90...
... auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Replace spark plugs. E Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) S C H E D U L E S 72,000 (115000) [72] X X X 78,000 (125 000) [78] X X X 84,000 90,000 96,000 (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) [84] [90...
Owner Manual
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...,000 (192 000) [120] X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X X X X X 8 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). Rotate tires. SCHEDULE "A" 425 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if not replaced at 60 months...
...,000 (192 000) [120] X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X X X X X X X X 8 Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). Rotate tires. SCHEDULE "A" 425 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if not replaced at 60 months...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 169
... this light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at maximum load conditions in a high torque converter slip condition, such as follows: • 34 gallons - 2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons - 2500/3500 long box models 28. road operation). NOTE: When the...volume. Check Gages This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature gages indicate a reading either too high or too low. Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructions above for more information.) Ram fuel tank volumes are as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.g....
... this light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at maximum load conditions in a high torque converter slip condition, such as follows: • 34 gallons - 2500/3500 short box models • 35 gallons - 2500/3500 long box models 28. road operation). NOTE: When the...volume. Check Gages This light illuminates when the Voltmeter, Engine Oil Pressure or Engine Coolant Temperature gages indicate a reading either too high or too low. Examine the gages carefully, and follow the instructions above for more information.) Ram fuel tank volumes are as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.g....
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 320
..., and tools from the edge of the roadway as possible before jacking. • Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it... the axle as close to the tire as possible with the drive tubes extending to the front. For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the axle between the...level surface as possible on the ground. 3. Place the jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and ...
..., and tools from the edge of the roadway as possible before jacking. • Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it... the axle as close to the tire as possible with the drive tubes extending to the front. For 2500/3500 4x2 series trucks, when changing a front wheel, place the bottle jack under the axle between the...level surface as possible on the ground. 3. Place the jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. For 2500/3500 4x4 series trucks, when changing the front wheel, assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 397
gal. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and housing. 7 gal. 26.5L 7 Pull bulb straight from the connector. FLUID CAPACITIES FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel 2500 Shortbed Models 2500 Longbed Models 3500 Shortbed Models 3500 Longbed Models Engine Oil 5.9L Diesel Engine I-6 Cooling System 5.9L Diesel Engine I-6 U.S. 34 35 34 35 gal. gal. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 2. Metric 128L 132L 128L 132L 11.4L 12.0 qts. 3. gal.
gal. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and housing. 7 gal. 26.5L 7 Pull bulb straight from the connector. FLUID CAPACITIES FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel 2500 Shortbed Models 2500 Longbed Models 3500 Shortbed Models 3500 Longbed Models Engine Oil 5.9L Diesel Engine I-6 Cooling System 5.9L Diesel Engine I-6 U.S. 34 35 34 35 gal. gal. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 2. Metric 128L 132L 128L 132L 11.4L 12.0 qts. 3. gal.
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 406
... blockage. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. E Rotate tires. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect brake linings. M 406 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid (4X4). S C H E D U L E S 3,750 (6 000) X 7,500 (12 000) X X X X 11,250 (18 000) X 15,000 (24 000...
... blockage. Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary. E Rotate tires. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Inspect brake linings. M 406 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid (4X4). S C H E D U L E S 3,750 (6 000) X 7,500 (12 000) X X X X 11,250 (18 000) X 15,000 (24 000...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 407
Change front axle fluid (4X4). Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Replace filter and adjust bands (48RE only). 22,500 (... blockage. Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect fan hub. Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace fuel filter element. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). SCHEDULE "B" 407 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
Change front axle fluid (4X4). Rotate tires. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Replace filter and adjust bands (48RE only). 22,500 (... blockage. Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect fan hub. Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid. Replace fuel filter element. Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). SCHEDULE "B" 407 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 408
... and adjust parking brake if necessary. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Change rear axle fluid. M 408 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. A Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, N C 4X4). Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect brake linings. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. S C H E D U L E S 41,250...
... and adjust parking brake if necessary. Clean the water in fuel sensor. Change rear axle fluid. M 408 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. A Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, N C 4X4). Inspect drive belt, replace as required. Inspect brake linings. Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. S C H E D U L E S 41,250...