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2020 RAM 1500 Owners Manual - SCHEDULED SERVICING



SCHEDULED SERVICING

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indi- cator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled main- tenance.

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indi- cator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi- tions 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).

An 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 “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 12 months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet customers.

Severe Duty All Models

NOTE:

Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominantly at idle, or only very low engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is consid- ered Severe Duty.

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, and fill as needed.
    Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

Required Maintenance

Refer to the Maintenance Plan on the following pages for required maintenance.

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NOTE:

Using white lithium grease, lubricate the door hinge roller pivot joints twice a year to prevent premature wear.

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

110,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

112,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV/Universal joints.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.

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 axle fluid.

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings,

replace as necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect transfer case fluid.

X

Additional Maintenance

Replace cabin air filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Replace engine air filter.

X

X

X

X

X

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1. The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.

Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is consid- ered Severe Duty.


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