Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram · Ram 1500 Ownership
Ram's factory maintenance schedule for the 3.6L V6, 5.7L HEMI and 3.0L Hurricane, from oil changes to spark plugs and coolant, and what changes when you tow or drive off-road.
Every Ram 1500 has an oil change indicator that tracks how you drive. When it shows "Oil Change Required," have the oil changed within 500 miles. Short trips, towing and extreme heat bring the message on sooner, so trucks that tow through a Sacramento summer may see it well before 10,000 miles. Whatever the indicator says, don't exceed 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours.
| Engine | Oil | Oil capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | SAE 0W-20 full synthetic | 6.0 qt |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 | SAE 0W-20 full synthetic | 7.0 qt |
| 3.0L Hurricane (standard output) | SAE 0W-20 full synthetic, API SP | 7.5 qt |
| 3.0L Hurricane High Output | SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API SP | 7.5 qt |
The Hurricane engines require oil meeting the specific Chrysler material standards listed in your owner's manual. Using the wrong oil can cause damage that isn't covered by warranty.
| Item | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil and filter | Per oil change indicator; max 10,000 mi, 12 months or 350 engine hours |
| Tire rotation | Every 10,000 mi, or sooner at the first sign of uneven wear |
| Cabin air filter | Replace every 12,000 mi |
| Engine air filter | Replace every 30,000 mi; inspect at every oil change and more often in dust |
| Brake fluid | Replace every 2 years |
| Brakes, front suspension, tie rods | Inspect every 20,000 mi |
| Axle fluid | Inspect every 30,000 mi; change if you tow often or drive off-road |
| Spark plugs, 3.0L Hurricane | Replace every 60,000 mi |
| Spark plugs, 3.6L V6 and 5.7L HEMI | Replace at 100,000 mi |
| Transfer case fluid (4x4) | Change at 120,000 mi; at 60,000 mi with severe use |
| Engine coolant | Replace at 10 years or 150,000 mi |
| Accessory drive belt | Inspect or replace at 150,000 mi |
| 8-speed automatic transmission fluid | No scheduled change under normal use |
Based on Ram's 2026 Ram 1500 owner's manual for the 3.6L, 5.7L and 3.0L engines. Check your owner's manual for your truck's exact schedule. TRX SRT and Rumble Bee owners should follow the schedule in their own manual.
Along with the oil and filter, the schedule calls for inspecting the battery, brakes, CV and U-joints, exhaust, cooling system and hoses, and engine air filter at every visit. Between visits, check the oil level, tire pressure, lights, wipers and washer fluid once a month and before long trips.
Towing, heavy loads, dusty roads and off-road driving count as severe service. Expect the oil change indicator to call for service sooner, replace the engine air filter more often, and change the axle fluid and transfer case fluid on the shorter schedule. Owners who tow over the Sierra or drive gravel roads should also have the brakes checked more often.
The 3.6L V6 runs on 87 octane. The 5.7L HEMI runs on 87, with 89 recommended. The standard-output Hurricane needs at least 87, with 91 recommended, and the High Output Hurricane requires 91. None of these engines is approved for E85.
When the oil change indicator says so, and within 500 miles of the message appearing. Never go longer than 10,000 miles, 12 months or 350 engine hours, whichever comes first. Towing and hot weather shorten the interval.
The standard-output 3.0L Hurricane takes SAE 0W-20 full synthetic, and the High Output Hurricane takes SAE 0W-40 full synthetic. Both need oil meeting the Chrysler standards listed in the owner's manual.
Every 60,000 miles on the 3.0L Hurricane, and at 100,000 miles on the 3.6L V6 and 5.7L HEMI.
Not under normal use. Ram's schedule has no routine fluid change for the 8-speed automatic. It should be changed only if the fluid is contaminated or the transmission is serviced, using Mopar ZF 8- and 9-speed ATF.
Every 10,000 miles, or sooner at the first sign of uneven wear.
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*Maintenance intervals are based on Ram's 2026 Ram 1500 owner's manual and may differ for other model years and engines. Always follow the schedule in your owner's manual. Contact our service department for current pricing.