RAM Maintenance Schedule

Keep your RAM truck in Portland in top condition by following the RAM maintenance schedule. It’s based on the miles you’ve driven or how many months have elapsed since the last RAM service interval.

Find out everything you need to know from our service technicians near Gresham.

RAM Maintenance Schedule by Months & Miles

We highly recommend coming in for RAM service before taking a long road trip, regardless of your RAM maintenance schedule. You don’t want to face a breakdown far from home.

Another note on this RAM maintenance schedule is that along the way if our service team sees something that might need repairs in the coming months or immediately, we will alert you.

Every 8,000 Miles & 6-Month Maintenance

• Change the engine oil and engine oil filter through our express lane.
• 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 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.

Follow the RAM Maintenance Schedule with Dick Hannah Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Now you know all about the RAM service intervals! As your RAM parts dealer near Beaverton, we give you everything you need to keep your RAM truck well-maintained. Got a RAM maintenance issue that needs to be resolved right away? Schedule service with us today! If you have any other questions, contact us or call 360-944-3233. And for more helpful reads, check out how to reset the RAM Check Engine Light!