Dodge RAM 1500 User Manual page 263

Your 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 Warning Lights" in "What To Do In Emergen-
cies" in this guide or "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" or "Driver
Information Display (DID)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" in your
Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
1500 Models Only
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or twelve months on 1500 trucks, whichever comes first.
2500 – 3500 Models
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles
(13,000 km) or twelve months on 2500 – 3500 trucks, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
• Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty
and off road environment. 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.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power
steering (2500/3500 Models Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only)
and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules 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 automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• 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.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
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