Ram Truck Pick-Up (2500 and 3500 Models)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. This system will alert you when it is time to change the engine oil by displaying the words "Oil Change Required" on the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate depending on the personal driving style. Driving styles such as frequent stop and go type driving or extended idle time can increase the frequency of the engine oil change. This is the result of more frequent regeneration of the exhaust after treatment system, which can decrease the life of the engine oil. Failure to change the engine oil per the maintenance schedule can result in internal engine damage.

For information on resetting the Oil Change Indicator message, refer to "Oil Change Required - If Equipped" under "System Status (EVIC Displays)" in the "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" information of this article.

When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, replace the engine oil and engine oil filter. Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first.