Ram 1500/2500/3500 Owners & Service Manuals

Ram 1500/2500/3500: Maintenance Procedures

The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.

Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed "Maintenance Schedule", there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future.

CAUTION!

  • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or perform repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repairs, damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle performance.

    Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized dealer or qualified repair center.

  • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals.

    Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or air conditioning.

    Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of component malfunction, use only the specified fluid for the flushing procedure.

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 Engine Oil

Checking Oil Level To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle's engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The

 Engine Oil Filter

The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change. Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacturer's engines have a full-flow type oil filter. Use a filter of this ty

 Air Conditioner Maintenance

For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins

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 Fold Flat Load Floor - If Equipped

Quad Cab and Crew Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat may be equipped with a folding load floor. WARNING! Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the load floor. While driving or in an accident you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or sharp turns. Loose objects stored o

 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags

This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above th

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