Dodge RAM 3500 2011 Instructions for use

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - CAB CHASSIS
At Each Stop for Fuel
Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the
vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below
the ADD or MIN mark.
Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.
Once a Month
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as
needed.
Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
Change the engine oil filter.
Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION:
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and
circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer
case. Tire rotation schedule should be followed to balance tire wear.
Oil Change Indicator System
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in the EVIC and a
single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for
your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:

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The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your
vehicle's oil if it has been six months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator
message is NOT illuminated.
Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months,
whichever comes first.
Oil Change Indicator- Reset
The vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message flashes in the EVIC
display for approximately ten seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The
engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate depending
upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message continues to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the
message temporarily, press and release the Menu button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the
scheduled maintenance) perform the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. Do not start the engine.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within ten seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Perform Maintenance Every
Maintenance Items
(Where time and mileage are listed,
follow the interval that occurs first.)
Miles Kilometers Months
8000 13000 6 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
16000 26000 12 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.

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Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 miles (20 000
km) or 12 months.
Inspect exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 miles (20 000
km) or 12 months.
24000 39000 18 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for fleet, off-
road or frequent trailer towing.
32000 52000 24 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Inspect the CV joints.
Inspect exhaust system.
40000 65000 30 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Replace the spark plugs.
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the transfer case fluid.
48000 78000 36 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.

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Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for fleet, off-
road or frequent trailer towing.
56000 91000 42 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
64000 104000 48 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Inspect the CV Joints.
Inspect exhaust system.
72000 117000 54 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for fleet, off-
road or frequent trailer towing.
80000 13000 60 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Replace the spark plugs.
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter(s) if using your vehicle for
any of the following: fleet, snow plowing, or frequent trailer towing.
Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000
miles (170 000 km).
88000 143000 66 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
96000 156000 72 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

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Rotate tires.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for fleet, off-
road or frequent trailer towing.
Inspect the CV Joints.
Inspect exhaust system.
104000 169000 78 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
112000 182000 84 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.
120000 195000 90 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Replace the spark plugs.
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. †
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for fleet, off-
road or frequent trailer towing.
Inspect the transfer case fluid.
128000 208000 96 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.

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Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Inspect the CV Joints.
Inspect exhaust system.
136000 221000 102 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months.
Flush and replace power steering fluid.
144000 234000 108 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.
Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
152000 247000 114 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
120000 200000 120 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Replace the spark plugs.
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Inspect the CV Joints.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect the transfer case fluid, change if using your vehicle for any of the
following: fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter(s).
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
126000 210000 126 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.

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Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for fleet, off-
road or frequent trailer towing.
132000 220000 132 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.
138000 230000 138 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
144000 240000 144 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, replace if
necessary.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Inspect the front & rear axle fluid. Change if using your vehicle for fleet, off-
road or frequent trailer towing.
Inspect the CV Joints.
Inspect exhaust system.
150000 250000 150 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Rotate tires.
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Replace the spark plugs.
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
Lube front drive shaft fitting (4x4 only).
Lubricate outer tie rod ends.
Inspect the transfer case fluid.
† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
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 mechanic.

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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
Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.