RAM Service Schedule

Staying in compliance with your RAM maintenance schedule ensures your truck is towing heavy loads on the job site in Hood River for years to come. It also slows down your truck’s rate of depreciation and decreases the number of repairs it will need down the line. Following the RAM maintenance schedule may cost you upfront, but the value it delivers far exceeds the price for an appointment at your RAM service center near Goldendale, WA. That’s especially true when you consider the savings our RAM service coupons deliver. Learn about the RAM maintenance schedule. Then, visit our mechanics in The Dalles for affordable and effective service! 

What is the RAM Maintenance Schedule?

Each RAM truck has a custom-tailored RAM service schedule. You can find recommendations for your particular Portland truck in your owner’s manual, and you should always refer to those recommendations. That said, we’ve put together a service schedule that is quite similar to most official RAM service schedules. If you’re just looking to get an idea of whether you’re due for a tuneup at our RAM service center, explore the timetable below and then browse our RAM service coupons! 

8,000 Miles or 6 Months 

• Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate tires
• Inspect the exhaust, brake pads, battery terminals, and door latches

16,000 Mile or 12 Months

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate tires
• Inspect engine air cleaner filter 
• Replace the air conditioning filter
• Inspect the brake linings
• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals for cracks, all parts 
• Inspect exhaust system

24,000 Mile or 18 Months

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate tires
• Inspect CV joints
• Inspect exhaust system

32,000 Mile or 24 Months 

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate tires
• Replace air conditioning filter 
• Inspect brake linings 
• Replace engine air cleaner filter
• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals for cracks, all parts 
• Replace the spark plugs 

40,000 Mile or 30 Months

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate tires

48,000 Mile or 36 Months 

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate tires
• Inspect engine air cleaner filter 
• Replace the air conditioning filter
• Inspect the brake linings 
• Inspect CV joints
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals for cracks, all parts 

56,000 Mile or 42 Months

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate tires

64,000 Mile or 48 Months 

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate tires
• Replace air conditioning filter 
• Inspect brake linings 
• Replace engine air cleaner filter
• Change automatic transmission fluid and filter 
• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals for cracks, all parts 
• Replace spark plugs

72,000 Mile or 54 Months

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate tires
• Inspect CV joints
• Replace air conditioning filter
• Inspect brake linings 
• Inspect CV joints 
• Inspect exhaust system

80,000 Miles or 60 Months

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate tires
• Inspect engine air cleaner filter 
• Replace air conditioning filter
• Inspect brake linings 
• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals for cracks, all parts 
• Flush and replace engine coolant

88,000 Miles or 66 Months

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate the tires

96,000 Miles or 72 Months

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
• Rotate tires
• Inspect CV joints
• Replace air conditioning filter 
• Inspect brake linings 
• Replace air conditioning filter 
• Inspect brake linings 
• Inspect CV joints
• Inspect exhaust system
• Replace engine air cleaner filter
• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals for cracks, all parts 
• Replace spark plugs
• Replace spark plugs
• Inspect and replace PCV Valve 

104,000 Miles or 78 Months Maintenance

• Change engine oil and engine oil filter
• Rotate tires
• Flush and replace engine coolant 

120,000 and 150,000 Miles

• Inspect/replace transfer fluid case for 4WD or AWD powertrains
• Replace coolant

Contact a RAM Service Center in Greater Beaverton

Now that you’ve read about the RAM maintenance schedule, if you have questions about the RAM service schedule or want to book an appointment for RAM service near Vancouver, WA, call C. H. Urness Motors Co. at 541-402-2521. We’ll answer all of your questions, arrange for your appointment, and we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on any opportunities to save with our RAM service coupons. Before you head out, however, explore our RAM service tips, where you’ll find all kinds of primers on how often to change your oil to how often to rotate your tires!