Dodge 3500 Diesel (2008 year). Manual

NOTE:

For easier removal, pull the headlight assembly

straight forward, applying the greatest amount of force to
the outer edge of the headlight assembly.

5. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base of
the headlight halogen bulb.

Headlight Removal

Bulb Removal

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6. Twist connector on the side marker/turn signal/park
light bulb

⁄

turn and remove connector and bulb from

housing.

7. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen
bulb in housing.

8. Twist the headlight halogen bulb

⁄

turn and remove

headlight bulb from the housing.

9. Replace headlight or side marker/turn signal/park
light bulb. Do not touch the headlight halogen bulb.

10. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.

Fog Lights

1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector
counterclockwise

⁄

turn and remove connector and bulb

from housing.

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2. Pull bulb straight from the connector.

3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.

Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights

1. Remove the two screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal.

Removing The Two Screws

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2. Pull the housing straight out from the body, with a
quick motion, to separate the housing from the body. If
not pulled straight, locators may be damaged.

3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove
from the housing.

Pulling Housing From Body

Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing

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4. Pull bulb straight out of socket.

5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Place
the two raised blocks past the body.

Pulling Bulb From Socket

Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body

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Center High-Mounted Stoplight (CHMSL) With
Cargo Light

1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to
the body as shown.

2. Separate the connector holding the housing and wir-
ing harness to the body.

3. Turn desired bulb socket

⁄

turn and remove socket

and bulb from housing.

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4. Pull desired bulb straight from the socket.

• Outside Bulbs: Cargo Lights
• Inside Bulb: Center High-Mounted Stop Light

5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.

Cab Top Clearance Lights — If Equipped

1. Remove the two screws from the top of the light.

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2. Rotate the socket

⁄

turn and pull it from the light

assembly.

3. Pull the bulb straight from it’s socket and replace.

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Tailgate ID Lights (Dual Rear Wheels) — If
Equipped

1. Remove the two screws and housing and access the
bulb sockets from the rear.

2. Turn socket

⁄

turn counterclockwise to access the

bulb.

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3. Pull bulb straight out from socket.

4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.

Rear Light Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheel) — If
Equipped

1. Loosen the two screws and the housing to gain access
to the bulb sockets.

2. Turn the socket

⁄

turn counterclockwise to access the

bulb.

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3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.

4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.

Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)

1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly.

2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender.

3. Turn socket

⁄

turn counterclockwise and remove from

assembly to access the bulb.

4. Pull bulb straight out from socket.

5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.

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FLUID CAPACITIES

U.S.

Metric

Fuel

2500 Shortbed Models

34 gal

128L

2500 Longbed Models

35 gal

132L

3500 Shortbed Models

34 gal

128L

3500 Longbed Models

35 gal

132L

FLUID CAPACITIES

U.S.

Metric

Engine Oil

6.7L HO Turbo Diesel

Engine I-6 (SAE 15W-40,

API CJ-4 Certified, that

meets CES 20081 Stan-

dards.)

12 qts

11.4L

Cooling System

6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine

I-6

5.7 gal

21.4L

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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS

Engine

Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts

Engine Coolant

Mopar

t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-

ganic Additive Technology).

Engine Oil (6.7L Turbo Diesel)

Use (SAE 15W-40, API CJ-4 Certified, that meets DaimlerChrysler Material
Standards MS-10902. Products meeting Cummins CES 20081 Standards may
also be used.)

Engine Oil Filter
(6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine)

Mopar

t Engine Oil Filter, P/N 05083285AA or equivalent.

Engine Fuel Filter
(6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine)

Mopar

t Fuel Filter, P/N 05183410AA or equivalent. Must meet 7 micron rat-

ing. Using a fuel filter that does not meet the manufacturers filtration and
water separating requirements can severely impact fuel system life and re-
liability.

Crankcase Ventilation Filter
(6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine)

Mopar

t CCV Filter, P/N 68001433AA or equivalent.

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Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts

Fuel Selection (6.7L Turbo Diesel
Engine)

Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier in your vehicle. Fed-
eral law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur High-
way Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sul-
fur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid damage to the
emissions control system. For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel
meeting ASTM specification D-975 Grade S15 will provide good perfor-
mance. If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 20°F or -7°C), or is
required to operate at colder-than-normal conditions for prolonged periods,
use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No.
1 diesel fuel. This will provide better protection from fuel gelling or wax-
plugging of the fuel filters. This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel
blends up to 5% biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D-975.

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Chassis

Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.

Automatic Transmission

Mopar

t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Transfer Case

Mopar

t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Manual Transmission Fluid G-56

Mopar

t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Clutch Linkage

Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or equivalent.

Front and Rear Axle Fluid 2500/3500
Models

GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic or equivalent. Limited slip additive is not re-
quired.

Brake Master Cylinder

Mopar

t DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3

brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.

Power Steering Reservoir

Mopar

t ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS

m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 484
m Maintenance Schedules — 6.7L Turbo Diesel . . . . 484

▫ Oil Change Indicator System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486

▫ Perform Service Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
▫ Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

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