Buying a RAM truck can provide the perfect roadway companion for all your Escondido needs. These trucks deliver the performance and reliability you deserve, provided you follow the RAM maintenance schedule. This will depend on how your model is driven and how many miles have elapsed since your last RAM service interval.
At Jack Powell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, our service center has been helping Carlsbad drivers keep their trucks in the best condition for years. Learn more in the following guide about your RAM service needs and call (760) 546-9851 for additional information!
RAM Maintenance Schedule by Months and Miles
We always recommend coming in for RAM service before taking a long road trip away from Vista. No matter what your RAM maintenance schedule suggests, you don’t want to face a breakdown far from home. Another important note about your RAM service intervals is that our technicians will always spotlight anything that needs immediate attention.
Every 10,000 Miles/12 Months
- Change the oil and your filter
- Rotate your 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 your 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 you’re frequently driving in dusty or off-road conditions, and replace the engine air cleaner, as necessary
- Deploy power side steps and clean any linkages with a high-pressure car wash to remove foreign debris. 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 operates in dusty conditions away from San Marcos
At 20,000 Miles or Two-Month Maintenance
- All recurring services from the first interval
- Inspect your CV/Universal joints
- Inspect the front suspensions, and tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
- Inspect the brake linings, and replace them if needed
- For extremely dusty driving conditions, inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary; replacement may be more frequent depending on your driving habits
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-Mile 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 often 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 you use 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, 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
- 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 Jack Powell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram!
Now that you’ve learned about RAM service intervals, have you been keeping up with your maintenance schedule? If you need to schedule service, call or reach out online to make an appointment with our team. You can also turn to our parts center to replace worn-out pieces on your vehicle. When you need RAM service around Carlsbad, turn to Jack Powell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram!
These recommendations may become outdated over time or differ from recommendations for older vehicles. To ensure accuracy, always consult your owner’s manual or a certified OEM mechanic.
