Dodge RAM 2500 2022, Owner'S Manual

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144 STARTING AND OPERATING
Avoid Low Coolant Temperature Operation
Continual operation at low engine coolant
(antifreeze) temperature below the normal range
on the gauge 140°F (60°C) can be harmful to the
engine. Low engine coolant (antifreeze)
temperature can cause incomplete combustion
which allows carbon and varnish to form on piston
rings and injector nozzles. Also, the unburned fuel
can enter the crankcase, diluting the lubricating oil
and causing rapid wear to the engine.
C
OOLING
S
YSTEM
T
IPS
To reduce potential for engine and transmission
overheating in high ambient temperature
conditions, take the following actions:

City Driving — When stopped, shift the transmis
-
sion into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle
speed.

Highway Driving — Reduce your speed.

Up Steep Hills — Select a lower transmission
gear.

Air Conditioning — Turn it off temporarily.
Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil
Pressure
When the engine is at normal operating
temperature, the minimum oil pressures required
are:
Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed
Parts
All engine failures give some warning before the
parts fail. Be on the alert for changes in
performance, sounds, and visual evidence that the
engine requires service. Some important clues are:

Engine misfiring or vibrating severely.

Sudden loss of power.

Unusual engine noises.

Fuel, oil or coolant leaks.

Sudden change, outside the normal operating
range, in the engine operating temperature.

Excessive smoke.

Oil pressure drop.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the
cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical
outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater cord is routed behind the
front bumper and accessible through the right hole
of the air dam.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at
least one hour to have an adequate warming effect
on the engine.
It includes a removable cap that is secured by a
tethered strap. It also has a c-clip that is used for
storage when not in use for the Winter months.
During Winter months, remove the heater cord
wiring assembly from itself on the c-clip.
NOTE:
The block heater will require 110 Volt AC and
6.5 Amps to activate the heater element.
Idle 700 to 800 RPM 10 psi (69 kPa)
Full speed and load 30 psi (207 kPa)
CAUTION!
If oil pressure falls to less than normal readings,
shut the engine off immediately. Failure to do so
could result in immediate and severe engine
damage.
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