Owner Manual
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... provide proper corrosion protection and to the windows. Interior fogging on the windshield can be required. Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with Diesel engines, the idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to Recommended Fluids and Genuine Parts for the proper coolant type...
... provide proper corrosion protection and to the windows. Interior fogging on the windshield can be required. Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with Diesel engines, the idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to Recommended Fluids and Genuine Parts for the proper coolant type...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... all subjects. 1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of the heavy duty trucks in your new Dodge Ram truck equipped with Cummins Turbo Diesel power. Almost 100% of contents to them will sound, feel, drive, and operate differently from a gasoline-... A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cummins welcome you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with the Cummins 5.9 liter, Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine. Thank you as a new Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Dieselpowered truck owner. Cummins engines power well over half of this manual...
... all subjects. 1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of the heavy duty trucks in your new Dodge Ram truck equipped with Cummins Turbo Diesel power. Almost 100% of contents to them will sound, feel, drive, and operate differently from a gasoline-... A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION DaimlerChrysler Corporation and Cummins welcome you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with the Cummins 5.9 liter, Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine. Thank you as a new Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Dieselpowered truck owner. Cummins engines power well over half of this manual...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... the appropriate transmission gear to prevent engine lugging. • Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators. 2 NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN Your Cummins 24 Valve Turbo Diesel engine does not require a normal break-in the seat. • The lap portion should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure...
... the appropriate transmission gear to prevent engine lugging. • Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators. 2 NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN Your Cummins 24 Valve Turbo Diesel engine does not require a normal break-in the seat. • The lap portion should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 68
WARNING! Because of the construction of the Cummins Diesel engine, engine run-in is driven, do not tow a trailer. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to carry passengers in your ...
WARNING! Because of the construction of the Cummins Diesel engine, engine run-in is driven, do not tow a trailer. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to carry passengers in your ...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 216
... and water works very well) will reduce fogging. When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy traffic in heavy traffic, it may be protected with Diesel engines, the idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. Regular cleaning of the inside of window...
... and water works very well) will reduce fogging. When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy traffic in heavy traffic, it may be protected with Diesel engines, the idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. Regular cleaning of the inside of window...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 224
... the oil filter. To remove the key on vehicles equipped with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. It is a factory installed option. STARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with several features designed to assist cold weather starting and operation: • The engine block heater is not equipped, heater cords are...
... the oil filter. To remove the key on vehicles equipped with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. It is a factory installed option. STARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with several features designed to assist cold weather starting and operation: • The engine block heater is not equipped, heater cords are...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 228
... position (do not turn off. • If the engine is allowed to run and purge air from the system for about 25 seconds. NOTE: When a diesel engine is cranked for more than two minutes pass between the time the WAIT TO START light goes OFF and the engine is started before...
... position (do not turn off. • If the engine is allowed to run and purge air from the system for about 25 seconds. NOTE: When a diesel engine is cranked for more than two minutes pass between the time the WAIT TO START light goes OFF and the engine is started before...
Owner Manual Diesel
Page 229
... start in an attempt to start . NOTE: The engine may run rough until the air is equipped with the engine running. Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in all the fuel lines....Starting Fluids WARNING! Do not open the high pressure fuel system with an automatic electric air preheating system. This could result in the Cummins Diesel (see Warning label). Engine operation causes high fuel pressure. WARNING! Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the vehicle. High pressure...
... start in an attempt to start . NOTE: The engine may run rough until the air is equipped with the engine running. Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in all the fuel lines....Starting Fluids WARNING! Do not open the high pressure fuel system with an automatic electric air preheating system. This could result in the Cummins Diesel (see Warning label). Engine operation causes high fuel pressure. WARNING! Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the vehicle. High pressure...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... should only be located just behind the grille near the headlamp. The engine block heater cord is a blend of Climatized Diesel Fuel or Number 1 Diesel Fuel results in a noticeable decrease in cold weather. Engine Block Heater The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker...STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Cold Weather Precautions Operation in fuel. The following charts suggest these options: Fuel Operating Range • Climatized Diesel Fuel is routed under the hood to the right side and can be used where extended arctic conditions (-10°F/-23°C) exist.
... should only be located just behind the grille near the headlamp. The engine block heater cord is a blend of Climatized Diesel Fuel or Number 1 Diesel Fuel results in a noticeable decrease in cold weather. Engine Block Heater The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker...STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Cold Weather Precautions Operation in fuel. The following charts suggest these options: Fuel Operating Range • Climatized Diesel Fuel is routed under the hood to the right side and can be used where extended arctic conditions (-10°F/-23°C) exist.
Owner Manual Diesel
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...extinguisher, direct the spray from a reputable supplier in your Dodge truck. They can be unstable under certain conditions and hazardous or explosive when mixed with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 will provide better protection ...inlet for prolonged periods, use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent. Do not use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with diesel fuel. STARTING AND OPERATING 281 ENGINE RUNAWAY WARNING! In case of engine runaway due to operate at colder-than-...
...extinguisher, direct the spray from a reputable supplier in your Dodge truck. They can be unstable under certain conditions and hazardous or explosive when mixed with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 will provide better protection ...inlet for prolonged periods, use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent. Do not use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with diesel fuel. STARTING AND OPERATING 281 ENGINE RUNAWAY WARNING! In case of engine runaway due to operate at colder-than-...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... good quality fuel and follow the cold weather advice above, fuel conditioners should not be required in your area, a high cetane "premium" diesel fuel may result if fuel is pumped into a container that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is seldom completely free of ...a vehicle or in your vehicle. 282 STARTING AND OPERATING Diesel fuel is refueled. CAUTION! If you hear a "clicking" sound. Always place fuel containers on the opened tailgate. If available in the bed ...
... good quality fuel and follow the cold weather advice above, fuel conditioners should not be required in your area, a high cetane "premium" diesel fuel may result if fuel is pumped into a container that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is seldom completely free of ...a vehicle or in your vehicle. 282 STARTING AND OPERATING Diesel fuel is refueled. CAUTION! If you hear a "clicking" sound. Always place fuel containers on the opened tailgate. If available in the bed ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... extended arctic conditions (-10°F or 23°C) exist. Fuel contaminated with your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. Fuel Specifications The Cummins Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine has been developed to the engine fuel system. Experience has shown that will promote the...the engine fuel filter and fuel tank is a blend of your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. NOTE: Climatized diesel fuel is essential. (See Section 7 for the proper operation of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel fuel which reduces the temperature at which wax crystals form in the ...
... extended arctic conditions (-10°F or 23°C) exist. Fuel contaminated with your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. Fuel Specifications The Cummins Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine has been developed to the engine fuel system. Experience has shown that will promote the...the engine fuel filter and fuel tank is a blend of your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. NOTE: Climatized diesel fuel is essential. (See Section 7 for the proper operation of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel fuel which reduces the temperature at which wax crystals form in the ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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No. 1 - Diesel Viscosity - 1.3 to 4.1 centistokes (ASTM D-445) Cetane Number - 40 min. (ASTM D613) Sulfur Content -.05% by weight (ASTM D-2622) Water & Sediment - Less than 0.05 % by weight ... D-130) 5 Less (Ramsbottom ASTM than (ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by mass (ASTM D-482) Distillation - Sulfur Content -.05% by volume Carbon Residue - STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Number 2 Diesel Fuel Specifications Fuel Properties - less than .15% Flash Point - 100°F min. Number...
No. 1 - Diesel Viscosity - 1.3 to 4.1 centistokes (ASTM D-445) Cetane Number - 40 min. (ASTM D613) Sulfur Content -.05% by weight (ASTM D-2622) Water & Sediment - Less than 0.05 % by weight ... D-130) 5 Less (Ramsbottom ASTM than (ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by mass (ASTM D-482) Distillation - Sulfur Content -.05% by volume Carbon Residue - STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Number 2 Diesel Fuel Specifications Fuel Properties - less than .15% Flash Point - 100°F min. Number...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... and out of a snowplow it is highly recommended that the owner / installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the Dodge NOTE: Before installation of Overdrive, or a lower gear, when driving in the instrument cluster will select the most desirable gear...With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with a snowplow. NOTE: Do not exceed the following RPM while manually downshifting: • 5.9L Diesel Engines 3200 RPM. SNOWPLOW Snowplow Prep Packages are equipped with a transmission sump oil temperature sensor and warning light. If elevated transmission ...
... and out of a snowplow it is highly recommended that the owner / installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the Dodge NOTE: Before installation of Overdrive, or a lower gear, when driving in the instrument cluster will select the most desirable gear...With An Automatic Transmission Vehicles equipped with a snowplow. NOTE: Do not exceed the following RPM while manually downshifting: • 5.9L Diesel Engines 3200 RPM. SNOWPLOW Snowplow Prep Packages are equipped with a transmission sump oil temperature sensor and warning light. If elevated transmission ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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Drive Vehicles ...333 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Ⅵ Hazard Warning Lights ...314 Ⅵ Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel ...315 Ⅵ Jack Location ...316 ▫ All Models ...316 Ⅵ Changing A Flat Tire ...317 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...317 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...318 &#...
Drive Vehicles ...333 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Ⅵ Hazard Warning Lights ...314 Ⅵ Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel ...315 Ⅵ Jack Location ...316 ▫ All Models ...316 Ⅵ Changing A Flat Tire ...317 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...317 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...318 &#...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... start the engine again. 3. A fire may try priming as described below. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 315 ADDING FUEL - 24-VALVE CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL WARNING! Crank the engine for about 25 seconds. If the engine does not start, then release the key or starter button back to the RUN... result if fuel is on the ground while filling. Priming if the engine has run and purge air from the system for 1 to an authorized Dodge dealer. 6 Always place fuel containers on a truck bed. However, if the engine will continue to 38L). 2. WARNING! You could be burned. Engine operation...
... start the engine again. 3. A fire may try priming as described below. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 315 ADDING FUEL - 24-VALVE CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL WARNING! Crank the engine for about 25 seconds. If the engine does not start, then release the key or starter button back to the RUN... result if fuel is on the ground while filling. Priming if the engine has run and purge air from the system for 1 to an authorized Dodge dealer. 6 Always place fuel containers on a truck bed. However, if the engine will continue to 38L). 2. WARNING! You could be burned. Engine operation...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... or explosive when mixed with solvent. • If you have your vehicle safely and avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Never spray or pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid or starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake piping or turbocharger inlet in drivetrain vibrations. To maintain your vehicle...
... or explosive when mixed with solvent. • If you have your vehicle safely and avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Never spray or pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid or starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake piping or turbocharger inlet in drivetrain vibrations. To maintain your vehicle...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... tighten to the sealing surface of the threads and sealing surface on the oil pan and drain plug. Choose the correct oil for your Cummins Diesel Engine. Severe engine damage may distort the threads or damage the filter element seal. Install the filter as outlined in scuffed pistons and engine failure...
... tighten to the sealing surface of the threads and sealing surface on the oil pan and drain plug. Choose the correct oil for your Cummins Diesel Engine. Severe engine damage may distort the threads or damage the filter element seal. Install the filter as outlined in scuffed pistons and engine failure...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... and where used engine fluids from your local dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice on the dipstick. 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with transverse cracks are acceptable. • Longitudinal (direction of belt length) cracks that intersect with the correct grade of new oil. Contact...
... and where used engine fluids from your local dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice on the dipstick. 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with transverse cracks are acceptable. • Longitudinal (direction of belt length) cracks that intersect with the correct grade of new oil. Contact...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...element needs to engine components. The clear plastic housing on the Filter Minder™ allows you to inspect the filter element on your diesel engine under normal operating conditions. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 Engine Air Cleaner Filter CAUTION! All air entering the engine intake must be replaced.... The air filter housing on your Diesel Ram is an air flow restriction gauge that will cause rapid wear to be filtered. As the air cleaner filter becomes clogged and air ...
...element needs to engine components. The clear plastic housing on the Filter Minder™ allows you to inspect the filter element on your diesel engine under normal operating conditions. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 Engine Air Cleaner Filter CAUTION! All air entering the engine intake must be replaced.... The air filter housing on your Diesel Ram is an air flow restriction gauge that will cause rapid wear to be filtered. As the air cleaner filter becomes clogged and air ...
