2016 RAM CHASSIS CAB maintenance schedule

Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle
surfaces. If gear oil leakage is
suspected, check the fluid level.
If using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X634 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission
Only). XX X 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 635

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and sump filter
(AS66RC Transmission Only). XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
Transmission Only), if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing. XX
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) (66RFE
transmission). X636 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000Inspect the transfer case fluid,
change for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. XX X X X
Change the transfer case fluid. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply. 8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 637

WARNING!• You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.638 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Lug Nuts .................... .537, 538, 545, 547
Maintenance Free Battery ................... .577
Maintenance Procedures ................... .568
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .632
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .250, 566
Manual, Service ......................... .646
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check ...................... .596
Memory Seat ........................... .156
Methanol .............................. .499
Mirrors ............................... .128
Electric Powered ....................... .138
Heated .............................. .140
Memory ............................. .156
Outside ............................. .136
Rearview ..................... .128, 129, 136
Trailer Towing ........................ .141
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... .488
MOPAR Parts ........................ .567, 645
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .499
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ .173
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ............ .205
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................115
Occupant Restraints ........................50
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............... .498
Oil, Engine ......................... .569, 627
Capacity ............................ .626
Change Interval ....................... .570
Dipstick ............................. .569
Disposal ............................. .571
Filter ............................ .572, 627
Filter Disposal ........................ .571
Identification Logo ..................... .570
Pressure Warning Light .................. .246662 INDEX

Programming Additional Transmitters .........21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ .347
Remote Starting
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . .323, 341
Uconnect Settings ................... .323, 341
Remote Starting System ......................33
Replacement Keys .........................20
Replacement Parts ........................ .567
Replacement Tires ........................ .482
Reporting Safety Defects ................... .645
Restraint, Head .......................... .152
Restraints, Child ...........................83
Restraints, Occupant ........................50
Rotation, Tires .......................... .486
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................118
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... .120
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... .645
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................117 Safety Information, Tire .................... .459
Safety Tips ..............................116
Schedule, Maintenance .................... .632
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......59
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........65
Energy Management Feature ................65
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................56
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............58
Pregnant Women ........................64
Seat Belt Extender .......................63
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................65
Seat Belt Reminder .......................52
Seat Belt System .........................50
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .606
Seat Belt Reminder .........................52
Seat Belts ............................ .52, 118
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................59 10 INDEX 665