Dodge 2014 Ram 1500 User Manual page 212

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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) as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required mainte-
nance.
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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