Ram Maintenance Schedule

Keep your Mission Ram pickup in top condition by following the Ram maintenance schedule laid out in your owners’ manual. If you don’t have your manual handy, don’t worry! The team at Burns Motors have compiled this guide to give you an idea of your Ram’s service intervals.

The Ram maintenance schedule is based on the number of miles and months of driving you’ve done since the last Ram service interval, so keep reading to find out what your Ram needs next. Then, contact our service technicians near Edinburg to schedule your visit today!

Ram Maintenance Schedule by Months & Miles

Regardless of where you are in the Ram maintenance schedule, we highly recommend coming to our service center near Pharr for Ram service before taking a long road trip. You don’t want to deal with a breakdown while you’re on the road.

Another reason to trust the team at Burns Motors is that if we see something during a regular Ram service interval that might need repairs soon, we’ll let you know. We’re committed to our customers’ continued work!

Every 8,000 Miles or 6-Month Maintenance

• Perform a Ram 1500 oil change and change the engine oil filter.
• Rotate the tires.
• Inspect the exhaust, battery terminals, brake pads, and door latches

16,000 Miles or 12-Month Maintenance

• Perform a Ram 1500 oil change and change the 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

• Perform a Ram 1500 oil change and change the 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 Burns Motors

Now that you’ve learned about the Ram service intervals your truck needs, head to the Burns Motors service center for a tune-up today. As your Ram parts dealer near Pharr, we have everything you need to keep your Ram truck in top condition, and we’ll even help you DIY repairs! Schedule service with our team today online, or give us a call at 956-253-1949.