Engine Oil Service: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Hot oil can cause personal injury.
NOTE:
Change engine oil and filter at intervals specified in the owner's manual.
- Operate the engine until the water temperature reaches 60°C (140°F). Shut the engine off.
- Use a container that can hold at least 14 liters (15 quarts) to hold the used oil. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the used engine oil into the container.
- Always check the condition of the used oil. This can give you an indication of engine problems that might exist.
- Thin, black oil indicates fuel dilution.
- Milky discoloration indicates coolant dilution.
- Clean the area around the oil filter head. Remove the filter. Refer to FILTER, Engine Oil, Removal, 6.7L .
- Install new oil filter. Refer to FILTER, Engine Oil, Installation, 6.7L .
- Clean the drain plug and the sealing surface of the pan. Check the condition of the threads and sealing surface on the oil pan and drain plug.
- Install the drain plug. Tighten the plug to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
- Use only High-Quality Low Ash Multi-Viscosity lubricating oil in the Cummins Turbo Diesel engine. Choose the correct oil for the operating conditions. Refer to Capacities and Recommended Fluids, Description .
- Fill the engine with the correct grade of new oil. Refer to Capacities and Recommended Fluids, Specifications .
- Start the engine and operate it at idle for several minutes. Check for leaks at the filter and drain plug.
- Stop engine. Wait 30 minutes to allow the oil to drain back to the pan and check the level again.