2012 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab maintenance schedule

45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ 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.
❏ Inspect brake linings.
❏ Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
146 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

52,500 Miles (84,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles
(12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and
engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
7
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 147

60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the wheel bearings.
❏ 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.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid and sump filter (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, fleet, or frequent trailer towing (Ram
Truck Only).
❏ Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add if necessary.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid (4x4).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
148 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

67,500 Miles (108,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles
(12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and
engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as necessary.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect brake linings.
❏ Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
❏ Replace Crankcase Ventilation Filter (CCV).
❏ Clean EGR Valve (Ram Truck Only)**.
❏ Clean EGR Cooler (Ram Truck Only)**.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
7
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 149

75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not replaced at 97,500 miles (157 000 km).
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ 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.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
150 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

82,500 Miles (132,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles
(12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and
engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
7
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 151

90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator
System within 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect drive belt, replace as required.
❏ Replace fuel filter element.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Inspect the wheel bearings.
❏ 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.
❏ Inspect brake linings.
❏ Inspect and adjust parking brake if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front (4x4) and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Check the transfer case fluid (4x4).
❏ Change automatic transmission fluid
(Chassis Cab Only).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
152 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

97,500 Miles (157,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏When prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System, the engine oil and filter must be
changed. If not prompted by the Engine Oil Indicator System within 7,500 miles
(12 000 km) or six months since the last oil and filter change, change the engine oil and
engine oil filter.
❏ Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, refill if necessary (Chassis Cab Only).
❏ Flush and replace engine coolant.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Lubricate front drive shaft fitting (4x4).
❏ Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
❏ Flush and replace power steering fluid (3500 Ram Truck Only).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
7
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 153