Ram Trucks 1500, User Manual

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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine
coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into
the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do
not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (3.0L Diesel,
8-Speed Transmission)
Only use Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect
the function or performance of your trans-
mission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use Mopar BW44–
44 Transfer Case Fluid.
Front Axle – 1500 Four-Wheel Drive
Models We recommend you use Mopar GL-5 Syn-
thetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Rear Axle We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic
Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985).
Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the addi-
tion of 5 oz. (148 ml) Mopar Limited Slip
Additive (MS-10111).
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT
3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used.
If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
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