Ram 1500 Maintenance
Canadian Ram 1500 Maintenance Schedule
Comprehensive maintenance intervals for Canadian operating conditions
3.6L Pentastar V6 Engine
8,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
16,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter inspection
24,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
Steering linkage inspection
32,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Drive belt inspection
40,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
Cooling system pressure test
Fuel system inspection
48,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
PCV valve replacement
Spark plug inspection
Drive belt inspection
56,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
CV joints and boots inspection
Transmission fluid check
64,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Drive belt inspection
Cooling system pressure test
72,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
Fuel system inspection
Emission system inspection
80,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Spark plugs replacement
Drive belt replacement
PCV valve replacement
88,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
CV joints and boots inspection
Transmission service
96,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Transfer case service (4WD models)
Differential service
Brake fluid replacement
Cooling system pressure test
104,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
Fuel system inspection
Emission system inspection
112,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
PCV valve replacement
Drive belt inspection
Cooling system pressure test
120,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
CV joints and boots inspection
Power steering fluid replacement
Thermostat inspection
128,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Spark plugs replacement
Drive belt replacement
Water pump inspection
136,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
Fuel system inspection
Emission system inspection
Timing chain inspection
144,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
PCV valve replacement
Transmission service
Transfer case service (4WD models)
Differential service
152,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
CV joints and boots inspection
Brake fluid replacement
Cooling system pressure test
160,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Engine coolant replacement
Drive belt replacement
Thermostat replacement
Water pump inspection
Timing chain inspection
Canadian Climate Considerations: Cold weather operation may require more frequent battery testing and block heater maintenance
5.7L HEMI V8 Engine
8,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
HEMI lifter noise check
16,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter inspection
MDS (Multi-Displacement System) inspection
24,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
Steering linkage inspection
HEMI lifter noise check
32,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Drive belt inspection
MDS (Multi-Displacement System) inspection
40,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
Cooling system pressure test
Fuel system inspection
HEMI lifter noise check
48,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
PCV valve replacement
Spark plug inspection
Drive belt inspection
MDS (Multi-Displacement System) inspection
56,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
CV joints and boots inspection
Transmission fluid check
HEMI lifter noise check
64,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Drive belt inspection
Cooling system pressure test
MDS (Multi-Displacement System) inspection
72,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
Fuel system inspection
Emission system inspection
HEMI lifter noise check
80,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Spark plugs replacement
Drive belt replacement
PCV valve replacement
MDS (Multi-Displacement System) inspection
88,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
CV joints and boots inspection
8-speed automatic transmission service
HEMI lifter noise check
96,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Transfer case service (4WD models)
Differential service (front & rear)
Brake fluid replacement
Cooling system pressure test
MDS (Multi-Displacement System) inspection
104,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
Fuel system inspection
Emission system inspection
HEMI lifter noise check
112,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
PCV valve replacement
Drive belt inspection
Cooling system pressure test
MDS (Multi-Displacement System) inspection
120,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
CV joints and boots inspection
Power steering fluid replacement
Thermostat inspection
HEMI lifter noise check
128,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Spark plugs replacement
Drive belt replacement
Water pump inspection
MDS (Multi-Displacement System) inspection
136,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
Fuel system inspection
Emission system inspection
Timing chain and guides inspection
HEMI lifter noise check
144,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
PCV valve replacement
8-speed automatic transmission service
Transfer case service (4WD models)
Differential service (front & rear)
MDS (Multi-Displacement System) inspection
152,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Brake system inspection
Exhaust system inspection
Suspension component inspection
CV joints and boots inspection
Brake fluid replacement
Cooling system pressure test
HEMI lifter noise check
160,000 km
Engine oil and filter change
Tire rotation and inspection
Multi-point inspection
Fluid level checks (brake, power steering, coolant)
Battery and charging system test
Lights and electrical system check
Windshield wipers and washer system inspection
Cabin air filter replacement
Engine air filter replacement
Engine coolant replacement
Drive belt replacement
Thermostat replacement
Water pump inspection
Timing chain and guides inspection
Lifter and cam inspection
MDS (Multi-Displacement System) inspection
HEMI Specific: Regular oil changes are crucial for lifter health. Consider synthetic oil for improved protection
Severe Duty Service Schedule - ALL ENGINES
Severe Duty Conditions Include:
Dusty or off-road driving conditions
Frequent towing or hauling heavy loads
Extended idling or stop-and-go traffic
Extreme hot or cold temperatures (common in Canada)
Short trip driving (less than 8 km per trip)
Commercial use or fleet operation
Severe Duty Maintenance Intervals:
Oil Changes: Every 4,000 km or 3 months
Air Filter: Every 16,000 km or as needed
Transmission Service: Every 32,000 km
Transfer Case Service: Every 32,000 km
Differential Service: Every 32,000 km
Brake Inspection: Every 8,000 km
Tire Rotation: Every 4,000 km
Coolant System: More frequent inspection
Canadian Operating Considerations
Winter Preparation:
Block heater inspection and cord testing
Battery and cold cranking amp testing
Winter-grade windshield washer fluid
Tire tread depth and winter tire consideration
Cooling system freeze protection testing
Road Salt Considerations:
Undercarriage wash and rust inspection
Brake line and fuel line inspection
Frame and body mount inspection
Electrical connection corrosion check
Climate-Specific Services:
HVAC system performance test (heating and A/C)
Cabin air filter more frequent replacement
Remote start system inspection
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system check (if equipped)
Important: Always follow your owner's manual recommendations and consult with certified Ram technicians for specific maintenance needs. Canadian operating conditions often require more frequent service intervals.