Maintenance Schedule - 6.7L Cummins® Diesel Engine - Dodge RAM 1500 User Manual

M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 6.7L CUMMINS® DIESEL ENGINE
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
At Each Stop For Fuel
• Check the engine oil level at least 30 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut
off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD
or MIN mark.
Once A Month
• Inspect the batteries, and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and
automatic transmission (if equipped), and add as needed.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed
or suspected. Retain all receipts.
Oil Change Indicator System — Cummins® Diesel
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. This system will
alert you when it is time to change your engine oil by displaying the words "Oil
Change Due" on your Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Infor-
mation Display (DID). The oil change reminder will remind the owner to change the
engine oil every 15,000 miles or 500 hours, whichever comes first, except for the
Chassis Cab models that are using B20 biodiesel, which are 12,500 miles or
400 hours, whichever comes first. Failure to change the engine oil per the mainte-
nance schedule can result in internal engine damage.
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.
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