🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Dodge Model: RAM 3500 Truck Year: 2010 Model Variant: Diesel Supplement Codes Platform: DS/D2 (Third Generation RAM Heavy Duty) 👋 Introduction Market Position Segment: Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck (Class 3). Target Audience: Owners and operators of 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 trucks equipped with the diesel engine. Competitive Analysis Competitors: Ford Super Duty F-250/F-350, Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500/3500, GMC Sierra HD 2500/3500. Key Features Diesel Focus: Provides essential diesel-specific information that may not be detailed in the primary owner's manual. Convenience: Instant PDF download provides immediate access to critical information. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Coverage: Diesel engine systems, maintenance, and operation specific to the 2010 Dodge RAM 3500. Secondary Coverage: Instrument cluster, driver controls, driving tips, customer assistance, safety defect reporting (U.S.), cleaning, engine compartment, engine oil, battery, fuel information, air filter(s), part numbers, refill capacities, lubricant specifications, and accessories. Page Count Estimated Page Count: Approximately 50-100 pages (based on typical supplement manual size and listed content). Manual Type Type: Factory Diesel Supplement Manual Language Language: English Format Format: Digital PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine Systems: Diesel fuel system, lubrication system, cooling system, air intake system, exhaust system (diesel specific components). Driver Interface: Instrument cluster readouts, warning lights, driver controls related to diesel operation. Maintenance Components: Engine oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, battery, coolant. Procedures Included Routine Maintenance: Engine oil and filter change intervals and procedures, fuel filter replacement, air filter inspection/replacement, battery checks, coolant level checks. Operation Guidelines: Proper starting and shutdown procedures, break-in procedures, towing considerations for diesel engines. Troubleshooting Basic: Identification of common diesel-related dashboard warning lights and basic corrective actions. Technical Depth Depth: Owner-level maintenance and operation, not a comprehensive factory service manual for full rebuilds or advanced diagnostics. Focus: Diesel-specific operational nuances, fluid specifications, and recommended maintenance schedules. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Compatibility: Requires PDF reader (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Reader, Foxit Reader). Searchability: Likely searchable text within the PDF, facilitating quick information retrieval. Print Quality Quality: Digital PDF sourced from factory original, implying high-quality content replication. Binding Type Binding: N/A (Digital Format) Paper Type Paper: N/A (Digital Format) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Type: Cummins Turbo Diesel (likely ISB 6.7L, common for this generation). Engine Type Displacement: 6.7 Liters (408 cubic inches) Performance Horsepower: Typically around 350 hp @ 3000 RPM (may vary slightly by specific configuration). Torque: Typically around 610 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM (may vary slightly by specific configuration). Fuel System Injection Type: High-pressure Common Rail (HPCR) fuel injection. Fuel Type: Diesel fuel. Cooling System Coolant Type: Fleetguard ES Compleat OAT (Organic Acid Technology) or equivalent Mopar HOAT antifreeze/coolant. Lubrication System Oil Type: API CJ-4 or CI-4 Plus rated diesel engine oil, SAE 15W-40 recommended for most temperatures, SAE 5W-40 synthetic for extreme cold. Oil Capacity: Approximately 12 quarts (11.4 liters). Air Intake Filter Type: Engine air filter (specific part number lookup required). 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 6-speed manual (G56) or 6-speed automatic (AS69RC). Optional Transmission Type: 6-speed automatic (AS69RC). Features Towing Mode: Features like exhaust brake integration with the automatic transmission for enhanced towing control. Fluid Specifications Automatic Fluid: Mopar ATF+4 (MS-9602) or equivalent. Manual Fluid: Specific manual transmission fluid (MTF) as per service manual, often a GL-3 or GL-4 rated gear oil. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Cab Styles: Regular Cab, Crew Cab. Bed Lengths: 8-foot bed. Weights Gvwr: Typically 11,500 lbs (5,216 kg) or higher for 3500 models. Curb Weight: Varies by configuration, but generally around 6,500 - 7,500 lbs (2,948 - 3,402 kg). 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Ratings: Individual ratings vary by configuration, refer to NHTSA for specific crash test data. Active Features Braking: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), integrated trailer brake controller available. Traction Control: Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS). Passive Features Airbags: Driver and front passenger airbags, available side curtain airbags. Seatbelts: Three-point seat belts with pretensioners. Defect Reporting Reporting Us: Information provided on how to report safety defects to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Infotainment System: Base models likely featured a basic AM/FM radio, with optional upgrades including CD player and Uconnect multimedia systems in higher trims. Driver Assistance Advanced Features: Limited advanced driver-assistance systems compared to modern trucks; focus on essential driving aids like ABS and traction control. Connectivity Bluetooth: Available on models equipped with Uconnect infotainment systems. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change: Recommended every 7,500 miles or 6 months for normal service, potentially sooner for severe service (refer to manual for exact intervals). Fuel Filter: Typically recommended every 15,000 miles or annually. Air Filter: Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace as needed. Coolant Change: Initial change at 100,000 miles, then every 50,000 miles. Fluid Specifications Power Steering Fluid: Mopar Power Steering Fluid or equivalent. Brake Fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. Known...