2019 RAM 1500 Maintenance Schedule

Your 2019 RAM 1500 guarantees long-lasting durability and can even last up to 250,000 miles一but only if you’re able to keep up with its maintenance tasks. Here’s a list of the things to look out for when caring for your truck.

Note: The maintenance schedule described in this article is specifically for the 2019 RAM 1500 5.7L V8. Maintenance tasks and schedules can vary between different engines/trims. Refer to your vehicle’s service manual for complete information on the scheduled maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Quick Notes from Our Automotive Subject Matter Expert, Mia Bevacqua

The 5.7L HEMI V8 engine found in the RAM 1500 is known for having lifters that fail, causing subsequent damage to the camshaft. While the issue tends to be more prevalent on older models, there are also accounts of 2019 model year trucks suffering from the same problem. 

The engine has what’s referred to as a Multiple Displacement System (MDS), which uses engine oil pressure to deactivate the appropriate lifters, thereby disabling four of the eight cylinders to improve fuel economy.

While you can’t prevent a lifter failure altogether, staying up to date on oil changes will help keep the passages and screens within the MDS system clean.

– Mia Bevacqua, Automotive Subject Matter Expert at CarParts.com

Maintenance Schedule Tasks for Your 2019 RAM 1500 5.7L V8

You’ll save a lot of money when you perform the necessary maintenance tasks for your truck on your own. But if you’re not confident in your DIY skills yet, you can always avail the services of a certified mechanic at an auto shop near you.

Every 10,000 Miles

• Replace engine oil and filter

Every 20,000 Miles

• Remove and replace cabin air filter
• Inspect brake linings
• Inspect front suspension system
• Inspect tie rods for cracks, leaks, and other signs of damage

Every 30,000 Miles

• Remove and replace engine air filter element
• Inspect CV joint boot
• Inspect front and rear drive axle assembly
• Inspect transfer case fluid level

Every 100,000 Miles

• Inspect PCV valve
• Remove and replace spark plugs

Every 120,000 Miles

• Drain and refill transfer case fluid

At 150,000 Miles

• Remove and replace drive belt
• Flush and replace engine coolant

At 300,000 Miles

• Have all aforementioned maintenance tasks performed on your truck (except for draining and refilling the transfer case fluid)

Where to Get a New Valve Lifter for Your Vehicle

When you discover that one of the valve lifters has failed, it’s best to stop driving your vehicle until you’ve replaced the faulty engine part. Engine issues, such as malfunctioning lifters, are expensive to repair, so you’ll want to minimize the chance of causing more damage. When one of the valve lifters has failed, order a reliable replacement part from CarParts.com.

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