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2021 RAM 2500 Owners Manual - SCHEDULED SERVICING — GASOLINE ENGINE



SCHEDULED SERVICING — GASOLINE ENGINE

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

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator 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 when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. 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.

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 an authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Instrument Cluster Display page 111.

Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 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.

    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 power steering and fill as needed
    Check function of all interior and exterior lights

MAINTENANCE PLAN — GASOLINE ENGINE

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 the CV/Universal joints.
    Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake.
    Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
    Inspect exhaust system.
    Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions. If required, replace engine air cleaner filter.
    Inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary, replacement may be more frequent if vehicle is operated in extreme dusty conditions.

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

X

X

Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Adjust parking brake as necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect transfer case fluid.

X

X

X

Additional Maintenance

Replace the cabin air filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Replace spark plugs. 1

X

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

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

1. The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply. 8

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 your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

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