Required Maintenance Intervals
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.
| Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first): | 7, 500 | 15, 000 | 22, 500 | 30, 000 | 37, 500 | 45, 000 | 52, 500 | 60, 000 | 67, 500 | 75, 000 | 82, 500 | 90, 000 | 97, 500 | 105, 000 | 112, 500 | 120, 000 | 127, 000 | 135, 000 | 142, 500 | 150, 000 |
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| Or Months: | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 | 66 | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 114 | 120 |
| Or Kilometers: | 12, 000 | 24, 000 | 36, 000 | 48, 000 | 60, 000 | 72, 000 | 84, 000 | 96, 000 | 108, 000 | 120, 000 | 132, 000 | 144, 000 | 156, 000 | 168, 000 | 180, 000 | 192, 00 | 204, 000 | 216, 000 | 228, 000 | 240, 000 |
| Change engine oil every 15, 000 miles (24, 000 km) or six months or 500 Hours or sooner if prompted by the oil change indicator system, whichever comes first. ** | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Rotate the tires. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4). | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Lubricate outer tie rod ends. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 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. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings. | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and adjust parking brake. | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect drive belt; replace as necessary. | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect wheel bearings. | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Replace engine fuel filter element. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Replace chassis mounted fuel filter element. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Inspect the transfer case fluid (4x4), change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| Change the transfer case fluid (4x4). | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid (AS69RC transmission only). | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing (68RFE transmission only). | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s). | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV). | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace power steering fluid. | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace engine coolant. *** | X | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjust valve lash clearance. | X | |||||||||||||||||||
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.
** Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 15, 000 miles (24, 000 km) or six months or 500 Hours, whichever comes first.
CAUTION:
*** The manufacturer highly recommends that all cooling system service, maintenance, and repairs be performed by a local authorized dealer.