SCHEDULED SERVICING — GASOLINE
ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil
change indicator system. The oil change indica-
tor 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, extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influ-
ence when the “Oil Change Required” mes-
sage is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions
can cause the change oil message to illuminate
as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last
reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil
change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change.
If a scheduled oil change is performed by some-
one other than your authorized dealer, the mes-
sage can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Instrument Cluster Display”
in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km),
twelve 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.
Severe Duty
NOTE:
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km)
or 350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is
operated in a dusty and off road environment or
is operated predominantly at idle, or only very
low engine RPM’s. 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, and automatic trans-
mission (six-speed only) and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior
lights
Maintenance Plan — Gasoline
Engine
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Plan on the follow-
ing pages for required maintenance.
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 ter-
minals 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.
SERVICING
AND
MAINTENANCE
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Summary of Contents for RAM 1500 2019
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