RAM Maintenance Schedule

Keep your vehicle back to working like new so you can drive with confidence on the Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo roads. Not sure what servicing or maintenance should be done when? That’s okay. We’re here to help. So take a look at our guide below to see the proper RAM service intervals. Contact us to get started or schedule a service appointment at Mullahey Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM online!

RAM Maintenance Schedule: Months & Miles

No matter if you’re simply going to and from work or you’re planning a long road trip, you want to make sure you’re staying on top of your maintenance to ensure you and your passengers are safe and protected out on the road. There is always the possibility for additional maintenance, but your RAM maintenance schedule should look something like this:

Every 8,000 Miles & 6-Month Maintenance

• Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 
• Rotate the tires.
• Inspect the exhaust, battery terminals, brake pads, and door latches.

16,000 Miles or 12-Month Maintenance

• Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
• Rotate the tires.
• If using your vehicle for either dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace it if necessary.
• Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
• Inspect the brake linings and replace them if necessary.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness, or end play; replace if necessary.

24,000 Miles or 18-Month Maintenance

• Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
• Rotate the tires.
• Inspect the CV joints.
• Inspect the exhaust system.

32,000 Miles or 24-Month Maintenance

• Everything from the 16,000-mile maintenance.
• Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness, or end play. We’ll replace anything, if necessary.
• Replace the spark plugs (2.4L engine).

40,000 Miles or 30-Month Maintenance

• Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
• Rotate the tires.

48,000 Miles or 36-Month Maintenance

• Everything from the 16,000-mile maintenance.
• Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness, or end play; replace if necessary.

By this time, your brakes and tires might need to be replaced.

64,000 Miles or 48-Month Maintenance

• Everything from the 32,000-mile maintenance
• Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.

72,000 Miles or 54-Month Maintenance

• Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
• Rotate the tires.
• Inspect the CV joints.
• Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
• Inspect the brake linings; replace them if necessary.
• Inspect the CV joints.
• Inspect the exhaust system.

80,000 Miles or 60-Month Maintenance

• Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
• Rotate the tires.
• If using your vehicle for either dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
• Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
• Inspect the brake linings; replace them if necessary.
• Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness, or end play; replace if necessary.
• Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done. 

96,000 Mile or 72-Month Maintenance

• Everything from the 32,000-mile mark.
• Replace the spark plugs (2.4L engine).
• Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine).
• Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if necessary.

104,000 Mile or 78-Month Maintenance

• Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
• Rotate the tires.
• Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months.

120,000 and 150,000 Miles

At this point, your vehicle’s engine is likely beyond the warranty period. It’s important to inspect the transfer fluid case for 4WD or AWD powertrains. By 150,000 miles, you should have the fluid replaced. You should also get new coolant, regardless of the condition of the radiator, because your engine is getting older.

Learn More RAM Maintenance at Mullahey Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

With this, you should have a better idea of when to bring your vehicle into our Paso Robles service center, but if you still have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out and we’ll be more than happy to point you in the right direction for your Fresno vehicle’s care and RAM OEM parts needs. Schedule a service appointment today!