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Required Maintenance Intervals

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Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following Service Information for the required maintenance intervals. 

Perform Maintenance Every Maintenance Items
(Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Miles Kilometers Months
7500 12000 6
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
15000 24000 12
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Replace fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
22500 36000 18
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace if necessary.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
30000 48000 24
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Replace fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the wheel bearings.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
  • Check the transfer case fluid (4x4).
  • Change automatic transmission fluid (Chassis Cab Only).
37500 60000 30
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
45000 72000 36
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary.
  • Replace fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
52500 84000 42
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
60000 96000 48
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Replace fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the wheel bearings.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
  • Change automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (Chassis Cab Only).
  • Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing (Ram Truck Only).
  • Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add if necessary.
  • Change the transfer case fluid (4x4).
67500 108000 54
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
  • Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV). 
  • Clean EGR Valve (Ram Truck - California, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Oregon Only). 
  • Clean EGR Cooler (Ram Truck Only)**. 
75000 120000 60
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 97,500 miles (157 000 km).
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary.
  • Replace fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
82500 132000 66
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
90000 144000 72
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
  • Replace fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the wheel bearings.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
  • Check the transfer case fluid (4x4).
  • Change automatic transmission fluid (Chassis Cab Only).
97500 156000 78
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Flush and replace engine coolant, if not replaced at 60 months.
  • Flush and replace power steering fluid (3500 Ram Truck Only).
105000 168000 84
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
  • Replace fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Flush and replace power steering fluid.
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
112500 180000 90
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
120000 192000 96
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
  • Replace fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the wheel bearings.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
  • Change automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (Chassis Cab Only).
  • Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (Ram Truck Only).
  • Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
  • Change the transfer case fluid (4x4).
127500 204000 102
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
135000 216000 108
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
  • Replace fuel filter element.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Inspect brake linings.
  • Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
  • Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV). 
  • Clean EGR Valve (Ram Truck Only). 
  • Clean EGR Cooler (Ram Truck Only). 
142500 228000 114
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
150000 240000 120
  • 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, change 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. 
  • Rotate tires.
  • Replace fuel filter element.
  • Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
  • Adjust valve lash clearance.
  • Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
  • Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
  • Inspect the wheel bearings.
  • Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
  • Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if not replaced at 97,500 miles (157 000 km).
  • Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
  • Check the transfer case fluid (4x4).
  • Change automatic transmission fluid (Chassis Cab Only).

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.

* This maintenance is not required if belt was previously replaced.

**The EGR Valve and EGR Cooler maintenance will be covered by the manufacturer only at this maintenance interval, for vehicles in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Oregon, Rhode Island.

CAUTION:

***The manufacturer highly recommends that all cooling system service, maintenance, and repairs be performed by a local authorized dealer.

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 the vehicle to a competent mechanic.
  • Failure to properly inspect and maintain the vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident

Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

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