Ram Truck Parts and Accessories

Maintenance 101 for RAM Trucks and Vans

Service Costs

According to RepairPal, RAM gets a Reliability Rating of 3.0 out of 5.0 based on an average among 345 models, ranking it 23rd among 32 brands. As such, one can cost just under $860 on average to fix up annually, making its ownership costs a little higher relative to other brands. You may not have to take your truck or van into a Mopar service center as often, but sometimes, repairs can be serious, running up quite a bill.

To wit, CarEdge claims that RAM models average just under $17,000 in maintenance costs during their first 10 years of service, which is more than the industry average. The data experts also echo a higher likelihood of one of ending up in the shop.

The best way to avoid all that is to stick to a maintenance schedule and take care of fixes sooner rather than later. You'll find details in your owner's manual; in the meantime, here's a few examples of what you'll probably have to do and when you should do it.

Maintenance Schedule

• Monthly: check motor oil, top off windshield washer fluid, and adjust tire pressure
• Every 6 months or 8,000 miles: change the oil filter, rotate the tires, and inspect the exhaust and brake pads
• Every 12 months or 16,000 miles: inspect the engine air filter, check the brake linings and replace them if necessary, and service the front suspension
• Every 18 months or 24,000 miles: inspect the CV joints
• Every 24 months or 32,000 miles: replace the AC filter (if your ride has one) and change the spark plugs (if it's got a 2.4-liter engine)
• Every 48 months or 64,000 miles: change the fluid and filter in the automatic transmission if you drive often and tow
• Every 60 months or 80,000 miles: flush and replace the antifreeze in the cooling system
• Every 72 months or 96,000 miles: replace the spark plugs (if your vehicle's got a 3.6-liter engine), and inspect and replace the PCV Valve if needed

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