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RAM Maintenance Schedule for Mt. Pleasant Drivers

RAM Maintenance in South Charleston

At Rick Hendrick Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Charleston, we understand the importance of maintaining your vehicle with the best care. Regularly servicing your new or used RAM truck keeps you on the road with peak performance. Here is an outlined RAM Maintenance schedule for RAM 1500’s and RAM 2500’s for you to know when to service your truck monthly and mileage intervals.

  • Monthly Maintenance: Check Tire Pressure, Check Fluids, Exterior Bulbs
  • Oil Change Intervals: Oil and Filter change, Rotate Tires, Brake Inspection

RAM Service Center Near The Citadel

Our RAM service department wants to provide you with the best vehicle service that is not costly. Take a look at our service and parts coupons for more savings on keeping your RAM on the road. Your RAM Maintenance Schedule intervals can also be found in the owner’s manual. Each will vary based on the model and year of your truck.

RAM Maintenance Rick Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Charleston

Once a Month and Before Long Trips

  • Check engine oil levels
  • Check windshield washer fluid levels
  • Check tire pressure
  • Check for unusual wear or damage
  • Check fluid levels
    • Coolant reservoir
    • Brake Fluid
    • Transmission fluid
    • Power steering fluid
  • Check interior/exterior lights

Oil Change Intervals

  • Change oil and filter.
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
  • Inspect battery.
  • Inspect automatic transmission fluid (if equipped with dipstick).
  • Inspect brakes.
  • Inspect engine cooling system.
  • Inspect exhaust system.
  • Inspect engine air cleaner.
  • Lubricate the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4×4) models only).

RAM 1500 Maintenance Schedule

Intervals start at 8,000 miles and continue regularly until 120,000 miles.

8,000 Miles

  • Oil Change
  • Oil Filter Change
  • Rotate Tires

20,000 Miles

  • Front Suspension Inspection
  • Tie Rod End Inspection
  • Brake Lining Inspection

30,000 Miles

  • CV/Universal Joints Inspection
  • Transfer Fluid Case Inspection
  • Front/Rear Axle Surface Inspection
  • Engine Air Filter Replacement

60,000 Miles

  • Automatic Transmission Fluid Replacement
  • Automatic Transmission Filter Replacement

100,000 Miles

  • Spark Plug Replacement
  • PCV Valve Inspection

120,000 Miles

  • Transfer Fluid Case Replacement
  • 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Change

150,000 Miles

  • Engine Coolant Flushed and Replaced

RAM 2500 Maintenance Schedule

Intervals start at 10,000 miles and continue regularly until 90,000 miles.

10,000 Miles

  • Oil Change
  • Oil Filter Change
  • Battery Inspection and Cleaning
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid Inspection
  • Brake Pad, Shoe, Rotor, Drum, Hose, and Parking Brake Inspection
  • Exhaust System Inspection
  • Engine Air Filter Inspection
  • Drive Shaft Fitting Inspection
  • Rotate Tires

20,000 Miles

  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Parking Brake Adjustment
  • Brake Lining Inspection
  • Front and Rear Axle Surfaces Inspection
  • Suspension and Tie Rod Ends Inspection

30,000 Miles

  • Engine Air Filter Replacement
  • Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
  • Front and Rear Axle Surface Inspection
  • CV/Universal Joint Inspectiont

40,000 Miles

  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Parking Brake Adjustment
  • Brake Lining Inspection
  • Front and Rear Axle Surfaces Inspection

60,000 Miles

  • Transfer Case Fluid Inspection
  • Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Change
  • Cabin Air Filter Change
  • Brake Lining Inspection
  • Front and Rear Axle Surfaces Inspection

80,000 Miles

  • Cabin Air Filter Replacement
  • Parking Brake Adjustment
  • Brake Lining Inspection
  • Front and Rear Axle Surfaces Inspection
  • Front Suspension Inspection

150,000 Miles

  • Engine Coolant Flushed and Replaced
  • Transfer Case Fluid Inspection
  • CV/Universal Joints Inspection
Vehicle Disclaimers:

Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details. 

*Offer includes all dealer discounts and OEM incentives. Offer does not include tax, tag, title, fees, and other dealer installed options. Discount varies by model and stock number. Example stock #T00482. See dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. **0% APR Financing for 36 months equals $27.28 per month per $1,000 financed for well-qualified buyers through Stellantis Financial Services regardless of down payment. Not all buyers will qualify. Not compatible with any other incentive programs or offers. Contact dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer includes all dealer discounts and OEM incentives. Offer does not include tax, tag, title, fees, and other dealer installed options. Discount varies by model and stock number. Example stock #T00482. See dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. **Excludes Quad Cab and RHO Models. 2.9% APR Financing for 72 months equals $15.15 per month per $1,000 financed for well-qualified buyers through Stellantis Financial Services regardless of down payment. Not all buyers will qualify. Contact dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer includes all dealer discounts and OEM incentives. Offer does not include tax, tag, title, fees, and other dealer installed options. Discount varies by model and stock number. Example stock #DT00428. See dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. **0% APR Financing for 36 months equals $27.28 per month per $1,000 financed for well-qualified buyers through Stellantis Financial Services regardless of down payment. Not all buyers will qualify. Not compatible with any other incentive programs or offers. Contact dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer includes all dealer discounts and OEM incentives. Offer does not include tax, tag, title, fees, and other dealer installed options. Discount varies by model and stock number. Example stock #T00372. See dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. **A low-mileage lease for well-qualified lessees. Based on MSRP example of $45,495 with 22S package after all applicable offers and a $595 acquisition fee. Total due at lease signing includes a down payment and first month's payment. Offer requires dealer contribution. Tax, title & license extra. Lessee is solely responsible for early lease termination payments, fees, costs, penalties, excess wear and tear and mileage of $0.30/mile for each mile over 10,000 miles per year, if vehicle is returned at end of term. $395 disposition fee due at lease end. Dealer's actual terms may vary. Contact dealer for details. Offer through Stellantis Financial Services. Must take delivery by 6/30/2026. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer includes all dealer discounts and OEM incentives. Offer does not include tax, tag, title, fees, and other dealer installed options. Discount varies by model and stock number. Example stock #T00071. See dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. **A low-mileage lease for well-qualified lessees. Based on MSRP example of $45,495 with 22S package after all applicable offers and a $595 acquisition fee. Total due at lease signing includes a down payment and first month's payment. Offer requires dealer contribution. Tax, title & license extra. Lessee is solely responsible for early lease termination payments, fees, costs, penalties, excess wear and tear and mileage of $0.30/mile for each mile over 10,000 miles per year, if vehicle is returned at end of term. $395 disposition fee due at lease end. Dealer's actual terms may vary. Contact dealer for details. Offer through Stellantis Financial Services. Must take delivery by 6/30/2026. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer includes all dealer discounts and OEM incentives. Offer does not include tax, tag, title, fees, and other dealer installed options. Discount varies by model and stock number. Example stock #T00067. See dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. **Offer applies to 2026 Pacifica Select. 0% APR Financing for 36 months equals $27.28 per month per $1,000 financed for well-qualified buyers through Stellantis Financial Services regardless of down payment. Not all buyers will qualify. Not compatible with any other incentive programs or offers. Residency restrictions apply. Contact dealer for details. Must take delivery by 6/30/2026. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.
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