2017 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab maintenance schedule

Maintenance Chart
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages
for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange Indicator System:
•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 engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and
park brake.
• Inspect front end, and lubricate — If equipped with
serviceable fittings.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (4X4 models only).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 513

Mileage or time passed (which-ever 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
150,000
Or 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
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle sur-
faces. If gear oil leakage is sus-
pected, check the fluid level. If us-
ing your vehicle for police, taxi,
fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing, change axle fluid. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace spark plugs. ** X
Flush and replace the engine cool-
ant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes
first. XX
514 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed (which-ever 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
150,000
Or 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
240,000
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid (AS66RC Transmission
Only). XX X
Change 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). X
Inspect the transfer case fluid,
change for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. XX X X X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515

Mileage or time passed (which-ever 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
150,000
Or 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
240,000
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.
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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle
could result in a component malfunction and effect
vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.
516 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Interior..................... .132, 133, 134, 164
Low Fuel ............................. .214
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........208
Park ................................. .219
Passing ............................... .136
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .201
Security Alarm ......................... .203
Service ............................ .500, 501
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........212, 395
Traction Control ........................ .366
Transfer Case .......................... .345
Turn Signal ....................96, 135, 220, 501
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .204, 220
Limited-Slip Differential ..................350, 483
Loading Vehicle ........................... .407
Tires................................. .376
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .237
Battery Saver On ........................ .237
Electrical Load Reduction ...................237
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................237
Locks ....................................31
Automatic Door ..........................32
Child Protection ..........................33 Door
..................................31
Power Door .............................32
Low Tire Pressure System .....................395
Lubrication, Body ......................... .471
Lug Nuts ......................... .431, 437, 439
Maintenance Free Battery .....................463
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .457
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .512
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .208, 455
Manual, Service ........................... .522
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ....................... .484
Memory Seat ............................. .121
Methanol ............................... .403
Mirr

ors ................................. .101
Electric Powered ........................ .108
Heated ............................... .109
Memory .............................. .121
Outside .............................. .107
Rearview .......................... .101, 106
Trailer Towing ...........................111
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................395
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INDEX 531

Reporting Safety Defects.....................521
Restraint, Head ............................119
Restraints, Child ............................67
Rotation, Tires ............................ .392
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................93
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................96
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................521
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................93
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .370
Safety Tips ................................92
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .512
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......47
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............53
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................47
Pregnant Women .........................52
Seat Belt Extender .........................51
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................52
Seat Belt Reminder ........................42
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .492
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................42
Seat Belts ............................. .42, 93
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................47 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage
..........47
Child Restraint ...........................67
Extender ...............................51
Front Seat ........................... .42, 45
Inspection ..............................93
Operating Instructions ......................45
Pregnant Women .........................52
Pretensioners ............................52
Reminder ............................. .201
Untwisting Procedure ......................47
Seats .............................112,113,118
Adjustment .........................112,113
Easy Entry ............................ .124
Folding Floor .......................... .189
Memory .............................. .121
Power ................................112
Reclining Rear ...........................118
Security Alarm ......................... .19, 203
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............508
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................19
Sentry

Key (Immobilizer) ......................18
Sentry Key Replacement ......................19
Service Assistance ......................... .518
Service Contract .......................... .520
534 INDEX