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Dodge 2010 Ram Pickup 3500 Diesel User Manual

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parked overnight. When checking oil after operating the
engine, first ensure the engine is at full operating tem-
perature, then wait for 30 minutes after engine shutdown
to check the oil.

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Add oil
only when the level on the dipstick is below the “ADD”
mark. The total capacity from the low mark to the high
mark is 2 qts (1.9L).

CAUTION!

Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.

Never operate the engine with oil level below the “ADD”
mark or above the upper “SAFE” mark.

Change Engine Oil
Refer to “Oil Change Indicator System” in “Maintenance
Schedule” for the recommended engine oil change
intervals.

1 — ADD Range
2 — Full Mark
3 — SAFE Range

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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