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2019 RAM 2500 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, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence

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 8,000 miles (13,000 km), twelve 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.

when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.

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Severe Operating Conditions 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).

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change.

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’s. This type of vehicle use is considered 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.

Required Maintenance

    Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and automatic transmis- sion (six-speed only) and fill as needed
    Check function of all interior and exterior lights

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

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:

    Change oil and filter.
    Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
    Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
    Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
    Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
    Inspect exhaust system.
    Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions. If required, replace air cleaner filter.

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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 Maintenance

Replace cabin air filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Replace engine air filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Replace spark plugs.1

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles

(240,000 km) whichever comes first.

X

X

Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent

trailer towing.

X

X

Change the transfer case fluid.

X

Inspect and replace PCV valve if

necessary.

X

Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle

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’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.

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