RAM 2012 Truck Chassis cab Owner's Manual page 460

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458 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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5.7L Gas Engine
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E The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
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manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
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to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
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C vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
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tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
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driving. Inspection and service should also be done
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anytime a malfunction is suspected.
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The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
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time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
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On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, "Oil Change Due" will be displayed
in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that
an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, "Change Oil" will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions the oil change
indicator message will illuminate, this means that service
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced
as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).