Recommended service and maintenance schedule for RAM 2500

Allways Atascosa Ram – Recommended service and maintenance schedule for RAM 2500

Your RAM 2500 works hard in South Texas — hauling, towing, and tackling job sites — and a smart, preventive maintenance cadence keeps power, safety systems, and comfort features performing at their best. Heat, dust, and heavy loads accelerate wear on fluids, filters, and brakes, so following a plan that reflects real-world use is essential. As your local team in Pleasanton, TX, we tailor intervals to your driving reality, whether that means frequent trailer duty, idling at the ranch, or weekend highway miles. Our factory-trained technicians understand both gas HEMI and Cummins® Turbo Diesel engines, and we install genuine Mopar® parts with the correct specs, from oil and DEF to brake components. The framework below fits most model years and configurations; however, severe-duty use — heavy towing, dusty conditions, extreme temperatures, or extensive idling — may require shorter intervals. Always consult your owner’s manual and contact the manufacturer or our service advisors for details. We back every visit with a multi-point inspection, proper torque on HD wheels, and 4×4 driveline evaluations so you can tow, stop, and steer with confidence.

• New truck break-in: For the first 500 miles, vary speeds, avoid full-throttle runs, limit heavy towing, and recheck fluid levels after your first long haul.
• Every 5,000-7,500 miles: Change engine oil and filter to the correct spec; rotate tires; inspect brakes, steering, suspension, and torque lug nuts.
• Every 10,000-15,000 miles: Replace cabin air filter; inspect engine air filter sooner in dust; test battery health and clean terminals.
• Every 20,000-30,000 miles: Replace engine air filter; check 4×4 transfer case and axle fluids; inspect serpentine belt and coolant condition.
• Diesel owners: Drain the water separator on schedule; replace fuel filters about every 15,000-30,000 miles; top DEF and monitor regeneration messages.
• Gas HEMI owners: Inspect spark plugs around 60,000 miles and replace per manual; service PCV valve and clean throttle body as needed.
• Every 30,000-40,000 miles: Test and exchange brake fluid as needed; service transmission and transfer case sooner for frequent towing.
• Every 60,000 miles: Service differentials; inspect U-joints, driveshaft, and wheel bearings, especially with off-road use.
• Every 100,000 miles: Exchange coolant; replace spark plugs if not done; inspect hoses, thermostat, heater core, and radiator.
• Seasonal and use-based: Before towing season, inspect hitch, trailer brake controller, cooling system, and tires; shorten intervals after dusty or off-road work.
• Annually: Wheel alignment and balance, comprehensive multi-point inspection, and software updates when due.

At Allways Atascosa Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, our heavy-duty bays, diesel specialists, and RAM-specific diagnostics simplify ownership — from routine oil services to advanced driveline, brake, and cooling system care. We document each visit to help protect warranty coverage and resale value, apply the latest technical service guidance, and use Mopar® parts that fit and perform as engineered. For your convenience, we offer online scheduling, prompt write-up, and clear estimates, plus road-test verification that your RAM 2500 tracks straight, shifts smoothly, and stops strong. Because usage varies widely, recommended intervals can differ based on build, model year, and duty cycle, so we encourage you to review your owner’s manual and contact the manufacturer or our service team for exact requirements. Ready to keep your truck work-ready with a plan that fits how you drive and tow? Request more information, ask for a personalized maintenance schedule, or schedule service with our advisors today — we’re here to help you get the most from your RAM 2500.

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