Oil Change Indicator System - CUMMINS® Diesel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 3500 HD and 2015 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. This system will alert you when it is time to change your engine oil by displaying the words "Oil Change Due" on your Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID). The oil change reminder will remind the owner to change the engine oil every 15, 000 miles or 500 hours, whichever comes first, except for the Chassis Cab models that are using B20 biodiesel, which are 12, 500 miles or 400 hours, whichever comes first. Failure to change the engine oil per the maintenance schedule can result in internal engine damage.

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Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 15, 000 miles (24, 000 km) or six months, or sooner if prompted by the oil change indicator system. Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 15, 000 miles (24, 000 km) or six months, whichever comes first.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 15, 000 miles (24, 000 km) or six months or 500 Hours, whichever comes first.

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Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 12, 500 miles (20, 000 km) when running B20 fuel (Chassis Cab Only).

If Chassis Cab models are operated with greater than 5% levels of Biodiesel, the oil change interval must not exceed 12, 500 miles (20, 000 km) under any circumstances. See FUEL SYSTEM - 2500 HD & 3500 HD for more information regarding operation of Chassis Cab models configured for use with Biodiesel blend (B6-B20) fuel meeting ASTM specification D-7467

Perform Service Indicator - Cummins® Diesel

Your vehicle will require emissions maintenance at a set interval. To help remind you when this maintenance is due, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver information Display (DID) will display "Perform Service". When the "Perform Service" message is displayed on the EVIC/DID it is necessary to have the emissions maintenance performed. Emissions maintenance may include replacing the Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) filter element. The procedure for clearing and resetting the "Perform Service" indicator message is located in the appropriate Service Information.

At Each Stop for Fuel

Check the engine oil level about 30 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.

Once a Month

Inspect the batteries, and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transmission and transfer case (if equipped), add as needed.

At Each Oil Change

Change the engine oil filter.
Inspect the exhaust system.
Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.

CAUTION:

Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation schedule should be followed to balance tire wear.