You know RAM trucks are built for the long haul and plenty of hard work in Montgomery and Auburn. We also know that every driver wants to get the most life out of their vehicles as possible. While RAM trucks are built to be reliable for years, you can do your part to help when you follow the recommended RAM maintenance schedule. The service department at Tallassee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM can help. They have your RAM service intervals outlined below. When it’s time for your next maintenance appointment, check out service specials for savings on some of the most common parts and services we offer.
RAM Maintenance Schedule by Months & Miles
We highly recommend coming in for RAM service before taking a long road trip out of Prattville, regardless of your RAM maintenance schedule. You don’t want to face a breakdown far from home.
Another note on this RAM service interval is that if our service team sees something that might need repairs in the coming months or immediately, we will alert you.
Every 10,000 Miles/12 Months
- Change the oil and filter
- Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
- Inspect the battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
- Inspect the CV/Universal joints
- Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses
- Inspect the engine cooling system protection and hoses
- Inspect the exhaust system
- Inspect the engine air cleaner if used in dusty or off-road conditions, and replace the engine air cleaner, as necessary
- Deploy power side steps and clean linkages with a high-pressure car wash to remove any foreign debris then apply MOPAR® Spray White Lithium Grease to the pivot points
- Inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary; replacement may be more frequent if the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty conditions
20,000 Miles or 2-Month Maintenance
- All recurring services from the first interval
- Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
- Inspect front suspension and tie rod ends and replace if necessary
- Inspect the brake linings and replace as necessary.
- For severe dusty driving conditions, inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary; replacement may be more frequent depending on conditions
30,000 Miles or 18-Month Maintenance
- All services from 10,000-mile interval
- Inspect the CV/Universal joints
- Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces
- For severe dusty driving conditions, inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary; replacement may be more frequent depending on conditions
- Replace engine air cleaner filter
40,000 Miles or 30-Month Maintenance
- All services from 10,000- and 20,000-mile maintenance intervals
50,000 Miles or 50-Month Maintenance
- All services from 10,000-mile interval
- Inspect the CV/Universal joints
- For severe dusty driving conditions, inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary; replacement may be more frequent depending on conditions
60,000 Miles or 60-Month Maintenance
- All services from 10,000 and 20,000-mile maintenance intervals
- Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces – If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level (If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid)
- Inspect the transfer case fluid
Infrequent Services
- Replace cabin air filter every 12,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles or 10 years
- Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever comes first
- Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary every 100,000 miles or 10 years
- Change transfer case fluid every 120,000 miles or 12 years
- Inspect the transfer case fluid and change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
- Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever comes first
- If equipped with Stop/Start, replace the accessory drive belt with OEM grade MOPAR® belt every 15 years or 150,000 miles
Follow the RAM Maintenance Schedule with Tallassee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Our goal at Tallassee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM is to make it easy and affordable for you to stick to your suggested RAM service intervals. If you’re approaching one of the service milestones, simply schedule an appointment with us for expert, certified care that will help you keep moving for years to come. Doing your own maintenance? Check our parts department for genuine Mopar parts made specifically for your RAM truck.
