Service Intervals - WTF?
All Star
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 846
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From: s.e. michigan
That service person is not up to speed. 15K was for 3rd Gen Rams. 4th is 30K on the differentials. Sad when people who's job is not to know this stuff turns out to know more than the pros. I would send a letter to the dealer manager/owner and CC Chrysler so it gets his/her attention.
30k is still not needed unless "heavy/hard" use from the way i read it.....
Rookie
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 89
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From: Belleville Illinois
My 2010 Dodge Ram has the same as below. It is recommended but definetly not required. I got a pamphlet from the dealership last week and even that says its recommended but not required. Its a good thing to do don't get me wrong, but those intervals in my opinion are not realistic.
From my 2009 Ram owners manual under Maintenance.
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18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or
18 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
18 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏
Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
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Rotate tires.
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Inspect the front and rear axle fluid,
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or
30 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏
30 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏
Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
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Rotate tires.
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Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
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Replace the top row of spark plugs
(4.7L Engine).
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Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and
5.7L Engines).
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid.
60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
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Schedule
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Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
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Rotate tires.
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Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
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Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
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Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine).
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Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine).
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Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines).
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Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
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Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
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Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
Looks like front/rear diff at 18K
Transfer case and Plugs at 30K
Tranny fluid at 60K
Check your manual. Its near the back.
(170 000 km).
Looks like front/rear diff at 18K
Transfer case and Plugs at 30K
Tranny fluid at 60K
Check your manual. Its near the back.
Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 563
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From: AZ
My 2010 Dodge Ram has the same as below. It is recommended but definetly not required. I got a pamphlet from the dealership last week and even that says its recommended but not required. Its a good thing to do don't get me wrong, but those intervals in my opinion are not realistic.
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Unlike many on this forum, I drive very little (<6,000/year). So it becomes more of a time issue rather than miles for some of the maintenance items. Same for my wifes vehicle. 2003 Jeep with less than 29K.
Record Breaker
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Ila Georgia
There only wanting the fliud LEVEL checked.They can't tell if it needs changing by inspection.It says to CHANGE it IF you tow/police work or heavy hard work.Straight normal driving its ONLY a inspection of the level.Sure it benefits the diffs to have the fliud changed but its NOT required.I did mine at 12k and used Amsoil Severe Gear 75w140 and one tube of posi additive.I won't do mine again no matter what until at 100k or such.I had two qts of fluid on hand from using it in my Gran Marquis a few years back.
Record Breaker
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,264
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From: Ila Georgia
Your right.Bet Ford and GMs don't have them either.Import trucks had for years.Probably still do.Any synthetic gear oil meeting specs and in a 75w140 weight.I like Amsoil products plus I but with my credit card over the phone or Internet and let Big Brown deliver to my door.Amsoil has more then one 75w140.www.amsoil.com