Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 6

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

8.3L

15.1L (18 qts.)

POWER STEERING

Power steering fluid capacities are dependent on engine/chassis options as well as steering gear/cooler options.
Depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or use of an auxiliary
cooler, these capacities may vary. Refer to 19, Steering for proper fill and bleed procedures.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Service Fill - 48RE

3.8 L (4.0 qts.)

Overhaul - 48RE

14-16L (29-33 pts.)

L

Service Fill - 45RFE/545RFE

4X2 - 5.2 L (11.0 pts.)

4X4 - 6.2 L (13.0 pts.)

Overhaul - 45RFE/545RFE

14-16 L (29-33 pts.)

L

L

Dry fill capacity. Depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or

use of an auxiliary cooler, these figures may vary. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/AUTOMATIC/FLUID -

STANDARD PROCEDURE)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

G56

5.67 L (12 pts.)

GETRAG 238

2.2 L (4.2 pts.)

NV5600

4.50 L (9.5 pts.)

NV4500

3.79 L (8.0 pts.)

TREMEC T-56

2.27 L (4.8 pts.)

TRANSFER CASE

NV241 GENII

1.6 L (3.4 pts.)

NV243

1.6 L (3.4 pts.)

NV244 GENII

1.6 L (3.4 pts.)

NV271

1.89 L (4.0 pts.)

NV273

1.89 L (4.0 pts.)

FRONT AXLE ± .03 L (1 oz)

C205F

1.6 L (56 oz.)

9 1/4 AA

2.2 L (76 oz.)

9 1/4 AA EL

2.2 L (76 oz.)

REAR AXLE ± .03 L (1 oz)

9 1/4

2.1 L (72 oz.)***

10 1/2 AA

2.5 L (85 oz.)

10 1/2 AA EL

2.5 L (85 oz.)

11 1/2 AA

3.6 L (122 oz.)

248RBI (DANA 60)

2.8 L (46 oz.)****

**** Add 147 ml (5 oz.) of Limited Slip Additive

*** With Trac-Lok add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Limited Slip Additive.

** Includes 0.9L (1.0 qts.) for coolant reservoir.

*Nominal refill capacities are shown. A variation may be observed from vehicle to vehicle due to manufacturing

tolerance and refill procedure.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

DESCRIPTION

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle.

First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.

•

Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).

•

Stop and go driving.

•

Extensive engine idling.

•

Driving in dusty conditions.

•

Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).

•

More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F C (32°).

•

Trailer towing.

•

Snowplowing.

•

Heavy Loading.

•

Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).

•

Off-road or desert operation.

•

If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the

(

Maintenance Schedules

(

section of this manual.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the

(

Maintenance Schedules

(

section

of this manual.

NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for Schedule

(

B

(

.

Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule

9

B

9

.

Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval
that occurs first.

NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.

CAUTION: Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.

At Each Stop for Fuel

•

Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is
at or below the ADD or MIN mark.

•

Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.

Once a Month

•

Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.

•

Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.

•

Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.

•

Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation.

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At Each Oil Change

•

Change the engine oil filter.

•

Drivetrain/Steering/Suspension Grease Fittings (if equipped)

•

Inspect the exhaust system.

•

Inspect the brake hoses.

•

Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspension components.

•

Check the automatic transmission fluid level.

•

Check the manual transmission fluid level.

•

Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.

Schedule “B”

Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.

•

Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).

•

Stop and go driving.

•

Extensive engine idling.

•

Driving in dusty conditions.

•

Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).

•

More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F C (32°).

•

Trailer towing.

•

Snowplowing.

•

Heavy Loading.

•

Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).

•

Off-road or desert operation.

•

If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol) fuel.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the

(

Maintenance Schedules

(

section of this manual.

NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (163 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the

(

Maintenance Schedules

(

section

of this manual.

If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule

9

A

9

of the

9

Main-

tenance Schedules

9

section of this manual.

Miles

3,000

6,000

9,000

12,000

15,000

(Kilometers)

(5 000)

(10 000)

(14 000)

(19 000)

(24 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval
shown or 3 months, whichever comes first.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models
only.

X

X

Change rear axle fluid.

X

Change front axle fluid (4X4).

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.

X

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Miles

18,000

21,000

24,000

27,000

30,000

(Kilometers)

(29 000)

(34 000)

(38 000)

(43 000)

(48 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval
shown or 3 months, whichever comes first.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models
only.

X

X

X

Change rear axle fluid.

X

Change front axle fluid (4X4).

X

Check transfer case fluid level (4X4).

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.

X

Replace spark plugs.

X

Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.

X

Miles

33,000

36,000

39,000

42,000

45,000

(Kilometers)

(53 000)

(58 000)

(62 000)

(67 000)

(72 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter at interval
shown or 3 months, whichever comes first.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

Lubricate outer tie rod ends 2500/3500 (4X4) models
only.

X

X

Change rear axle fluid.

X

Change front axle fluid (4X4).

X

Inspect brake linings.

X

Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary.

X

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