2003-2006 RAM 1500 Maintenance Schedule

By Kencoul

Replace engine oil & oil filter

15.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)

7.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)

Replace fuel filter

15.000 miles / 12 months

Flush engine cooling system

100.000 miles / 5 years

Inspect water pump

15.000 miles (inspect weep hole for blockage)

Replace automatic transmission fluid & filter (48RE gearbox)

100.000 miles

Adjust automatic transmission bands (48RE gearbox)

100.000 miles

Replace manual transmission fluid

60.000 miles

Replace transfer case fluid

120.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)

60.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)

Replace front differential fluid

(4×4 vehicles)

15.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)

50.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)

Replace rear differential fluid

15.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)

50.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)

Check and adjust valve lash

150.000 miles

Engine oil

15W-40 (outside temperature > 0° F)

5W-40 full synthetic (all outside temperature)

12.0 qts w/ filter

Engine coolant

50/50 mixture MOPAR 68048953AB antifreeze and distilled water

~ 6 gallons

Automatic transmission fluid

MOPAR ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid

14 - 17 qts total

Manual transmission fluid (6 speed)

MOPAR manual transmission fluid

4.0 qts

Transfer case fluid

MOPAR ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid

1.25 qts (NV231HD)

2.3 qts (NV241)

3.25 qts (NV241HD)

Front differential fluid

SAE 75W-90 GL-5 synthetic gear oil

2.45 qts

Rear differential fluid

SAE 75W-90 or 75W-140 (preferred for towing) GL-5 synthetic gear oil

2.7 qts (10.5" AMM)

3.8 qts (11.5" AMM)