Servicing And Maintenance; Scheduled Servicing; Maintenance Plan - RAM 1500 2025 Owner's Manual

SCHEDULED SERVICING

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, and extremely
hot or cold ambient temperatures 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. If
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Change the oil and filter.
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Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
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Inspect the battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
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Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
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Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses.
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Inspect the engine cooling system protection and hoses.
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Inspect the exhaust system.
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Inspect the engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace the engine air cleaner, as necessary.
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Deploy power side steps and clean linkages with high pressure car wash wand to remove any foreign debris. Apply MOPAR Spray White Lithium Grease to the pivot points.
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Inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary; replacement may be more frequent if vehicle is operated in extreme dusty conditions.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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
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Cluster Display
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 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.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
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Check engine oil level.
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Check windshield washer fluid level.
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Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System
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wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.
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Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and fill as needed.
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Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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AINTENANCE LAN
Refer to the Maintenance Plan for required
maintenance. More frequent maintenance may be
needed in severe conditions, such as dusty areas
and very short trip driving. In some extreme
conditions, additional maintenance not specified in the
maintenance schedule may be required.
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