Dodge 2008 Ram 3500 User manual

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2008 3500 CHASSIS CAB Vehicle Specifications 09/01/2007
Engine 5.7L Hemi V8
6.7L
Cummins
Diesel
5.7L Hemi V8 6.7L Cummins Diesel
5 Speed Auto 545RFE
6-Speed
Auto Aisin
AS68RC
5 Speed Auto
545RFE 6-Speed Auto Aisin AS68RC
6-Speed Manual G56 6-Speed
Manual G56 6-Speed Manual G56 6-Speed Manual G56
290mm 318mm 290mm 318mm
Front Outer
Front Center
Kickup
Rear
Transfer Case -- Standard
-- Optional
Standard
Max Avail
2008 3500 Ram Chassis Cab
4x2 4x4
Transmission
Clutch
Frame Side Rail Dimensions (in)
Height x Thickness
7.48x.157 7.48x.157
8.02x.224 8.02x.224
13.8x.224 13.8x.224
7.86x.224 7.86x.224
Frame Section Modulus N/A N/A
Axle, Front Capacity (lb) 5200 5200
Axle, Rear Capacity (lb) SRW = 6200, DRW = 9350 SRW = 6200, DRW = 9350
Axle, Ratio to 1 3.73 / 4.10 3.73 / 4.10
Brakes, Hydraulic
13.9x1.39 Disc (313.2 in2) 13.9x1.39 Disc (313.2 in2)
Brakes, Hydraulic
13.9x1.18 Disc (309.6 in2) 13.9x1.18 Disc (309.6 in2)
Booster Hydroboost Standard Hydroboost Standard
Fuel Tank Gallons 52gal, 22 OPT. 52gal, 22 OPT.
Steering RCB Power Steering RCB Power Steering
2-Speed Man Shift NV271 Part Time
Wheels, Type (in) 8-hole disk 17x7.5 in SRW 8-hole disk 17x7.5 in SRW
2-Speed Elec Shift NV273 Part Time
Tire Sizes
LT265/70R17E SRW
LT235/80R17E DRW
LT265/70R17E SRW
LT235/80R17E DRW
LT265/70R17E SRW
LT235/80R17E DRW
LT265/70R17E SRW
LT235/80R17E DRW

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2008 4500 CHASSIS CAB Vehicle Specifications 09/01/2007
Engine
Std
Opt
Front Outer
Front Center
Kickup
Rear
Transfer Case -- Standard
-- Optional
Tire Sizes
12.8" DRW - 12,000 lbs.
6.7L TD Raptor Diesel 6.7L TD Raptor Diesel
6-Spd Manual - G56
6-Spd Automatic - AS68RC
7.48x.157
8.02x.224
13.8x.224
7.86x.224
12.5"
2008 4500 Ram Chassis Cab
4x44x2
Transmission
Clutch
6-Spd Manual - G56
6-Spd Automatic - AS68RC
12.5"
15.35" x 1.54" (361.6 in2)
15.35" x 1.54" (361.6 in2)
Hydroboost Standard
52 gal, 22OPT
Wheels, Type (in)
Steering
RCB Power Steering
N/A
N/A
225/70R19.5
19.5X6.0X5.35
2-Speed Man Shift NV271 Part Time
2-Speed Elec Shift NV273 Part Time
RCB Power Steering
Booster Hydroboost Standard
Fuel Tank Gallons 52 gal, 22OPT
Brakes, Hydraulic
15.35" x 1.54" (361.6 in2)
Brakes, Hydraulic
15.35" x 1.54" (361.6 in2)
Axle, Rear Capacity (lb) 12.8" DRW - 12,000 lbs.
Axle, Ratio to 1
Frame Section Modulus N/A
Axle, Front Capacity (lb) 7000 lbs.
4.10 / 4.44 / 4.88
N/A
7000 lbs.
Frame Side Rail Dimensions (in)
Height x Thickness
7.48x.157
8.02x.224
13.8x.224
7.86x.224

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2008 5500 CHASSIS CAB Vehicle Specifications 09/01/2007
Engine
Std
Opt
Front Outer
Front Center
Kickup
Rear
Transfer Case -- Standard
-- Optional
Tire Sizes
7.48x.157 7.48x.157
12.5" 12.5"
Clutch
2008 5500 Ram Chassis Cab
4x2 4x4
Transmission
6.7L TD Raptor Diesel 6.7L TD Raptor Diesel
6-Spd Manual - G56 6-Spd Manual - G56
6-Spd Automatic - AS68RC 6-Spd Automatic - AS68RC
Frame Section Modulus N/A N/A
Frame Side Rail Dimensions (in)
Height x Thickness 13.8x.224 13.8x.224
7.86x.224 7.86x.224
8.02x.224 8.02x.224
Axle, Front Capacity (lb) 7000 lbs. 7000 lbs.
Axle, Rear Capacity (lb) 12.8" DRW - 12,000 lbs. 12.8" DRW - 12,000 lbs.
Axle, Ratio to 1
Brakes, Hydraulic
15.35" x 1.54" (361.6 in2) 15.35" x 1.54" (361.6 in2)
4.10 / 4.44 / 4.88
Brakes, Hydraulic
15.35" x 1.54" (361.6 in2) 15.35" x 1.54" (361.6 in2)
Booster Hydroboost Standard Hydroboost Standard
Fuel Tank Gallons 52 gal, 22OPT 52 gal, 22OPT
Steering
RCB Power Steering RCB Power Steering
N/A 2-Speed Man Shift NV271 Part Time
Wheels, Type (in)
N/A 2-Speed Elec Shift NV273 Part Time
225/70R19.5
19.5X6.0X5.35

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2008 Chassis Cab Fluid Capacities 09/01/2007
2008 RAM PICKUP DR/DH/D1/DC/DM
Fuel
(1)
Liters Gallons Front Axle + 0.3 L (1 oz) Liters Ounces
1500 Short Box 98.00 26.00 C205F 1.60 56.00
2500/3500 Short Box 128.00 34.00 9.25 AA 2.20 74.00
All Long Box 132.00 35.00 9.25 AA EL 2.00 68.00
275FBI 5.10 172.00
Rear Axle + 0.3 L (1 oz) Liters Ounces
3500 DC midship tank 85.17 22.50 9.25
(3)
2.10 72.00
3500 DC rear tank 196.80 52.00 10.5 AA 2.50 85.00
10.5 AA EL 2.50 85.00
11.5 AA 4.20 142.00
11.5 AA Trac-Rite 4.00 135.00
Engine Oil Liters Quarts 302RBI 6.60 223.00
3.7L Magnum V6 4.70 5.00 Transmission Fluid Liters Pints
4.7L Magnum V8 5.60 6.00 GETRAG 238 6-Speed Manual 2.20 4.20
5.7L Magnum V8 6.60 7.00 G56 6-Speed Manual 5.7L V8 4.70 10.00
5.9L Diesel 11.40 12.00 G56 6-Speed Manual Diesel 5.67 12.00
8.3L Viper V10 8.20 8.75 Tremec 6-Speed Manuel 2.27 4.80
8.3L Viper V10 48RE 4-Speed Automatic Service Fill 3.80 8.00
Engine Overhaul Quantity 9.40 10.00 48RE 4-Speed Automatic O-haul Fill
(5)
14.00 -16.00 29.00 - 33.00
6.7L Diesel 11.40 12.00 68RFE 5-Speed Automatic
Service Fill 4X2 5.20 11.00
68RFE 5-Speed Automatic
Service Fill 4X4 6.20 13.00
68RFE 5-Speed Automatic
O-haul Fill
(5)
15.6 - 16.6 33 - 35
45RFE & 545 RFE 5-Speed Automatic
Cooling System Fluid Liters Quarts Service Fill 4x2 5.20 11.00
3.7L Magnum V6
(2)
15.40 16.20 45RFE & 545 RFE 5-Speed Automatic
4.7L Magnum V8
(2)
15.40 16.20 Service Fill 4x4 6.20 13.00
5.7L Magnum V8
(2)
15.40 16.20 45RFE & 545 RFE 5-Speed Automatic
5.9 L Diesel MTX
(2)
19.70 20.82 O-haul Fill
(5)
14.00 -16.00 29.00 - 33.00
5.9 L Diesel ATX
(2)
20.30 21.45 Aisin 6-Speed Automatic
8.3L Viper V10 15.10 16.00
6.7L Diesel 21.40 22.60
Transfer Case Liters Pints
NV241 GENII 1.60 3.40
NV243 1.60 3.40
NV244 GENII 1.60 3.40
NV246 1.90 4.00
NV271 1.90 4.00
NV273 1.90 4.00
(1) Nominal refill capacities are shown. A variation may be observed from vehicle to vehicle due to
manufacturing tolerance and refill procedure.
(2) Includes 0.9L (1.0 quarts) for coolant reservoir.
(3) With Trac-lok add 118mL (4oz) of Limited Slip Additive.
(4) Add 147 mL (5 oz) Limited Slip Additive.
(5) Dry fill capacity depending on type and size of internal cooler, length and inside diameter
of cooler lines, or use of an auxiliary cooler, these figures may vary.