Owner Manual
Page 304
Towing With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with 5.7L engines. 304 STARTING AND OPERATING • Air Conditioning- See Cooling System Operating information in the Service and Maintenance section of Overdrive, or a lower gear, when driving ...goes off temporarily. • Hilly Terrain- If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and you tow a trailer frequently, change transmission fluid and filter(s) according to provide better engine braking. turn it off . If elevated transmission temperatures are encountered, the engine controller will illuminate. When this manual...
Towing With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with 5.7L engines. 304 STARTING AND OPERATING • Air Conditioning- See Cooling System Operating information in the Service and Maintenance section of Overdrive, or a lower gear, when driving ...goes off temporarily. • Hilly Terrain- If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and you tow a trailer frequently, change transmission fluid and filter(s) according to provide better engine braking. turn it off . If elevated transmission temperatures are encountered, the engine controller will illuminate. When this manual...
Owner Manual
Page 358
... "B". New plugs should be driven or cause hard starting the vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) removed. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule "A". If, however, you drive the vehicle... frequently under dusty or severe conditions, the filter element should be installed at which a vehicle can cause ...
... "B". New plugs should be driven or cause hard starting the vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) removed. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule "A". If, however, you drive the vehicle... frequently under dusty or severe conditions, the filter element should be installed at which a vehicle can cause ...
Owner Manual
Page 382
... or while it is in the appropriate maintenance schedule. The gasket between the air cleaner housing and throttle body must also be intact and in good condition. Make certain that the air cleaner is properly positioned and the cover is tight. Proper maintenance of the ... vehicle after such device or element of the noise control systems. Air Cleaner Assembly Inspect air cleaner housing for tightness. The engine air cleaner filter must be clean and serviced according to assure proper operation of the air ducting. Check all hoses leading to constitute tampering are the acts ...
... or while it is in the appropriate maintenance schedule. The gasket between the air cleaner housing and throttle body must also be intact and in good condition. Make certain that the air cleaner is properly positioned and the cover is tight. Proper maintenance of the ... vehicle after such device or element of the noise control systems. Air Cleaner Assembly Inspect air cleaner housing for tightness. The engine air cleaner filter must be clean and serviced according to assure proper operation of the air ducting. Check all hoses leading to constitute tampering are the acts ...
Owner Manual
Page 412
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. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X X X 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. Inspect brake linings. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, E 4X4).
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. Change rear axle fluid. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Change front axle fluid (4X4). X X X X 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. Inspect brake linings. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, E 4X4).
Owner Manual
Page 413
.... Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** 18,000 (29 000) X X X X 21,000 (34 000) X X 24,000 (38 000) X X X X 27,000 (43 000) X X 30,000 (48 000) 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 X X X X 8 Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Rotate tires...
.... Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Change rear axle fluid. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** 18,000 (29 000) X X X X 21,000 (34 000) X X 24,000 (38 000) X X X X 27,000 (43 000) X X 30,000 (48 000) 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 X X X X 8 Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. Rotate tires...
Owner Manual
Page 414
Inspect brake linings. X X X X Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. 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. N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, E 4X4). Change rear axle fluid.
Inspect brake linings. X X X X Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. 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. N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, E 4X4). Change rear axle fluid.
Owner Manual
Page 417
.... Replace if necessary. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect brake linings. SCHEDULE "B" 417 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required...
.... Replace if necessary. Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Inspect brake linings. SCHEDULE "B" 417 M Miles (Kilometers) Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval shown or 3 months, whichever comes first. Change front axle fluid (4X4). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if required...
Owner Manual
Page 418
...000) X X 84,000 (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. Change rear axle fluid. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if ... E Rotate tires. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. M 418 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. N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Check transfer case...
...000) X X 84,000 (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. Change rear axle fluid. Replace spark plugs. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if ... E Rotate tires. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. M 418 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. N C Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/3500, 4X4). Check transfer case...
Owner Manual
Page 420
C E Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ S C H E D U L E S 105,000 (168 000) X 108,000 (173 000) X 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) X X X X 8 3500, 4X4). Change rear axle fluid. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. 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. Rotate tires. Drain and refill...
C E Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ S C H E D U L E S 105,000 (168 000) X 108,000 (173 000) X 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) X X X X 8 3500, 4X4). Change rear axle fluid. Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. 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. Rotate tires. Drain and refill...
Owner Manual
Page 423
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. SCHEDULE "A" 423 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** Replace ignition cables. 36,000 (58 000) [36] X X X 42,000 (67 000) [42] X X X 48,000 (77 000) [... and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Replace spark plugs. Replace if necessary. Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Inspect brake linings.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. SCHEDULE "A" 423 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** Replace ignition cables. 36,000 (58 000) [36] X X X 42,000 (67 000) [42] X X X 48,000 (77 000) [... and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Replace spark plugs. Replace if necessary. Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Inspect brake linings.
Owner Manual
Page 424
... 424 SCHEDULE "A" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N [Months] A Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Replace if necessary. Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** Inspect auto ...tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). N C Rotate tires. E Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) ...
... 424 SCHEDULE "A" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N [Months] A Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect brake linings. Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Replace if necessary. Check transfer case fluid level (4X4). Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary. ** Inspect auto ...tension drive belt and replace if required (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L). N C Rotate tires. E Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) ...
Owner Manual
Page 426
M 426 SCHEDULE "A" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N [Months] A Inspect engine air cleaner filter. N C Replace spark plugs. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. E Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary. ** S C H E D U L E S 102,...
M 426 SCHEDULE "A" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N [Months] A Inspect engine air cleaner filter. N C Replace spark plugs. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. E Inspect PCV Valve, replace as necessary. ** S C H E D U L E S 102,...
Owner Manual
Page 436
436 INDEX Adding Fuel ...285,321 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 358,382 Air Conditioner Maintenance ...362 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...362,363 Air Conditioning System ...211,362 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ...215 Air Pressure, Tires ...269,277 Airbag ...45,51 Airbag Light ...71,166 Airbag ...Light ...170,258 Anti-Theft System ...29,169 Appearance Care ...385 Ashtray ...148 Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ...378 Fluid and Filter Changes ...379 Fluid Level Check ...377 Fluid Type ...379,406 Shift Indicator ...169 Shifting ...232 Special Additives ...379 Axle ...
436 INDEX Adding Fuel ...285,321 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 358,382 Air Conditioner Maintenance ...362 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...362,363 Air Conditioning System ...211,362 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ...215 Air Pressure, Tires ...269,277 Airbag ...45,51 Airbag Light ...71,166 Airbag ...Light ...170,258 Anti-Theft System ...29,169 Appearance Care ...385 Ashtray ...148 Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ...378 Fluid and Filter Changes ...379 Fluid Level Check ...377 Fluid Type ...379,406 Shift Indicator ...169 Shifting ...232 Special Additives ...379 Axle ...
Owner Manual
Page 440
440 INDEX Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze ...370 Exhaust Gas Caution ...70,158,288,368 Exhaust System ...70,367,368 Exterior Lighting ...117 Filters Air Cleaner ...358,382 Engine Fuel ...358 Engine Oil ...357,405 Engine Oil Disposal ...357 Flashers Turn Signal ...119 Flat Tire Stowage ...326,336 Flexible Fuel ... ...152 Four Wheel Drive ...241 Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...320 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...341 Front Axle ...374 Front Wheel Bearings ...380 Fuel ...282 Adding ...285 Filter ...358 Gauge ...172 Octane Rating ...282,405
440 INDEX Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze ...370 Exhaust Gas Caution ...70,158,288,368 Exhaust System ...70,367,368 Exterior Lighting ...117 Filters Air Cleaner ...358,382 Engine Fuel ...358 Engine Oil ...357,405 Engine Oil Disposal ...357 Flashers Turn Signal ...119 Flat Tire Stowage ...326,336 Flexible Fuel ... ...152 Four Wheel Drive ...241 Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...320 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...341 Front Axle ...374 Front Wheel Bearings ...380 Fuel ...282 Adding ...285 Filter ...358 Gauge ...172 Octane Rating ...282,405
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 225
... NEUTRAL for approximately 3 seconds. The lamps in the instrument panel cluster will remain on DO NOT START engine before you drain water from the fuel filter to last for a manual transmission. Maintaining Your Vehicle, for an automatic transmission. See Section 7 - Fully depress and hold the clutch and shift ...into PARK for water drain procedures. 4. STARTING AND OPERATING 225 • A heated intake air system both improves engine starting and reduces the amount of white smoke generated by a warming engine.
... NEUTRAL for approximately 3 seconds. The lamps in the instrument panel cluster will remain on DO NOT START engine before you drain water from the fuel filter to last for a manual transmission. Maintaining Your Vehicle, for an automatic transmission. See Section 7 - Fully depress and hold the clutch and shift ...into PARK for water drain procedures. 4. STARTING AND OPERATING 225 • A heated intake air system both improves engine starting and reduces the amount of white smoke generated by a warming engine.
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 349
... of the air filter housing to engine components. As the air cleaner filter becomes clogged and air pressure drop 7 This is equipped with a Filter Minder™. The abrasive particles in unfiltered air will indicate when the filter element needs to view the amount of air pressure drop across the filter element. The air filter housing on your Diesel Ram is an air flow restriction...
... of the air filter housing to engine components. As the air cleaner filter becomes clogged and air pressure drop 7 This is equipped with a Filter Minder™. The abrasive particles in unfiltered air will indicate when the filter element needs to view the amount of air pressure drop across the filter element. The air filter housing on your Diesel Ram is an air flow restriction...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 351
... or when the WATER IN FUEL indicator lamp is located on the side of such filters can severely damage your engine. Many aftermarket performance air filter elements do not adequately filter the air entering the engine. Hold the drain valve open until all water and contaminants have been removed. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 CAUTION! NOTE...
... or when the WATER IN FUEL indicator lamp is located on the side of such filters can severely damage your engine. Many aftermarket performance air filter elements do not adequately filter the air entering the engine. Hold the drain valve open until all water and contaminants have been removed. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 CAUTION! NOTE...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 375
...should be performed every 6 months or 6,000 miles (9 600 km), whichever comes first, to assure proper operation of this manual. 7 The air filter element must be performed anytime a malfunction is tight. Damaged components, burned or blown out mufflers, burned or rusted out exhaust pipes should be... replaced according to the cleaner for leaks and damaged parts. Make certain that the air cleaner is properly positioned and that the cover is observed Air Cleaner Assembly Inspect air cleaner housing for proper assembly and fit. Devices such as hangers, clamps, and U-bolts ...
...should be performed every 6 months or 6,000 miles (9 600 km), whichever comes first, to assure proper operation of this manual. 7 The air filter element must be performed anytime a malfunction is tight. Damaged components, burned or blown out mufflers, burned or rusted out exhaust pipes should be... replaced according to the cleaner for leaks and damaged parts. Make certain that the air cleaner is properly positioned and that the cover is observed Air Cleaner Assembly Inspect air cleaner housing for proper assembly and fit. Devices such as hangers, clamps, and U-bolts ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 414
E Rotate tires. Clean engine air filter canister. Inspect drive belts, replace as required. S C H E D U L E S 116,250 (186 000) X 120,000 (192 000) X X X 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000 (198 000) (... coolant at 120 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Adjust valve lash clearance. X X X X X X X X X X X X A Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ N C 3500, 4X4). Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. M 414 SCHEDULE...
E Rotate tires. Clean engine air filter canister. Inspect drive belts, replace as required. S C H E D U L E S 116,250 (186 000) X 120,000 (192 000) X X X 123,750 127,500 131,250 135,000 (198 000) (... coolant at 120 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models only. Adjust valve lash clearance. X X X X X X X X X X X X A Lubricate Front Drive Shaft Fitting (2500/ N C 3500, 4X4). Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). Inspect water pump weep hole for blockage. M 414 SCHEDULE...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 432
432 INDEX Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 349,375 Air Conditioner Maintenance ...355 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...355,356 Air Conditioning System ...207,355 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ...211 Air Filter ...349 Air Pressure, Tires ...269,276 Airbag ...45,51 Airbag Light ...70,163 Airbag On/Off ...,259 Anti-Theft System ...29,166 Appearance Care ...379 Ashtray ...144 Automatic Transmission ...370 Adding Fluid ...371 Fluid and Filter Changes ...372 Fluid Level Check ...370 Fluid Type ...371,399 Shift Indicator ...166 Shifting ...237 Special Additives ...373 Axle...
432 INDEX Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 349,375 Air Conditioner Maintenance ...355 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...355,356 Air Conditioning System ...207,355 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ...211 Air Filter ...349 Air Pressure, Tires ...269,276 Airbag ...45,51 Airbag Light ...70,163 Airbag On/Off ...,259 Anti-Theft System ...29,166 Appearance Care ...379 Ashtray ...144 Automatic Transmission ...370 Adding Fluid ...371 Fluid and Filter Changes ...372 Fluid Level Check ...370 Fluid Type ...371,399 Shift Indicator ...166 Shifting ...237 Special Additives ...373 Axle...