Ram 1500/2500/3500: Maintenance Schedules
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that service
is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the "Oil Change Required" message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under "Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your
Instrument Panel" for further information.
NOTE:
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
- Check engine oil level
- Check windshield washer fluid level
- Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
- Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only) as
needed
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
- Change oil and filter.
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
- Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
- Inspect exhaust system.
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
- Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4)
models only).
Maintenance Chart
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
- You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
- Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle
could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Dis
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
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WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Block the wheel diagonally oppo
To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang,
the tailgate can be removed.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera or
RKE the electrical connector must be disconnected prior
to removing the tailgate.
Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or Remote Keyless
Entry - If Equipped
1. Open t