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2013-present RAM 1500 Maintenance Schedule

By Kencoul

Replace engine oil & oil filter

15.000 miles / 6 months

12.500 miles / 6 months when using B20 biodiesel

( or as prompted by the oil change indicator)

Replace fuel filter

15.000 miles / 12 months

Flush engine cooling system

150.000 miles / 10 years

Inspect water pump

15.000 miles (inspect weep hole for blockage)

Replace crankcase ventilation filter

67,500 miles / 54 months

Replace automatic transmission fluid & filter (68RFE)

120.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)

60.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)

Replace automatic transmission fluid & filter (Aisin AS69RC)

30.000 miles / 24 months

Replace manual transmission fluid

120.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)

60.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)

Replace transfer case fluid

60.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)

30.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)

Replace front differential fluid

(4×4 vehicles)

15.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)

60.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)

Replace rear differential fluid

15.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)

60.000 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

Transfer case fluid

MOPAR ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid

1.25 qts (NV231HD)

2.3 qts (NV241)

3.25 qts (NV241HD)

Rear differential fluid

SAE 75W-85 full synthetic GL-5 gear oil

2.7 qts (10.5" AMM)

~4.5 qts (11.5" AMM)


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