Perform Service Indicator; Required Maintenance Intervals - Dodge 2009 Ram Diesel Owner's Manual Supplement

124 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Ram Truck Chassis Cab (3500, 4500, and 5500
Models)
Replace the engine oil and oil filter every 7,500 miles
(12 000 km) or six months, or sooner if prompted by the
oil change indicator system (if equipped). Under no
circumstances should oil change intervals exceed
7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months, whichever comes
first.

Perform Service Indicator

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)
will display "Perform Service". When the "Perform Ser-
vice" message is displayed on the EVIC it is necessary to
have the emissions maintenance performed. Emissions
maintenance includes replacing the Closed Crankcase
Ventilation (CCV) filter element, cleaning of the EGR
Cooler, and cleaning of the EGR Valve. The procedure for
clearing and resetting the Perform Service indicator
message is located
Information.

Required Maintenance Intervals

Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
in the appropriate Service