2019 Ram 1500 Maintenance Schedule
Here are the 2019 Ram 1500's service intervals, drawn from the manufacturer's published maintenance schedule — the key services, when each is due, and what each one does. Add your Ram 1500to your free BoxKitz garage to track exactly what's due based on your mileage and build a parts kit with price comparisons.
Service intervals
Intervals shown for the 5.7L HEMI V8.
| Service | Every (km / mi) | Or every |
|---|---|---|
| Oil & Filter Change | 16,000 km / 10,000 miOr when the oil-change indicator signals. Severe use (towing, dust, short trips) shortens this to ~8,000 km / 5,000 mi. | 12 months |
| Tire Rotation | 13,000 km / 8,000 mi | — |
| Engine Air Filter | 48,000 km / 30,000 mi | — |
| Cabin Air Filter | 48,000 km / 30,000 mi | — |
| Spark Plugs | 160,000 km / 100,000 miThe 5.7L HEMI uses sixteen plugs (two per cylinder). | — |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 96,000 km / 60,000 miSevere-service interval for the 8-speed automatic (towing / heavy use). Lighter use goes longer. | — |
| Engine Coolant (OAT) | 160,000 km / 100,000 miFirst change at 160,000 km / 100,000 mi or 10 years; every 80,000 km / 50,000 mi or 5 years thereafter. | 120 months |
| Brake Fluid | —Ram calls for a brake-fluid flush roughly every 5 years. | 60 months |
Source: Ram 1500 Owner's Manual — Scheduled Maintenance (normal service). Intervals are for normal service; severe-service driving shortens many of them.
Estimated annual maintenance cost
Here's roughly what it costs to keep a 2019 Ram 1500 on its scheduled maintenance — doing it yourself versus paying a shop. Drag the slider to match how much you drive.
20,000 km (~12,500 mi) / year
Do it yourself
$85–$180
parts & fluids / year
At a shop
$270–$510
parts & labor / year
You save
~$90–$425
per year, DIY
See the breakdown
| Oil & Filter Change | 1.3×/yr | $50–$95/yr |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | every 5 yrs | $10–$25/yr |
| Spark Plugs | every 8 yrs | $5–$15/yr |
| Engine Air Filter | every 2 yrs | $5–$15/yr |
| Cabin Air Filter | every 2 yrs | $5–$15/yr |
| Brake Fluid | every 5 yrs | $5–$10/yr |
| Engine Coolant (OAT) | every 8 yrs | $5–$10/yr |
| Tire Rotation | 1.5×/yr | $0–$0/yr |
Rough estimates in CAD for scheduled-maintenance parts and fluids, based on typical prices — not live retailer quotes, and your costs will vary. Wear/replacement items (brakes, tires, battery) and diagnostics aren't included.
Fluids & capacities
Capacities are "with filter" and vary by engine — check your Ram 1500's engine option below.
| Engine oil | SAE 0W-20 full synthetic (MS-6395) — 7.0 qt (6.6 L) |
| Engine coolant | Mopar OAT coolant (MS-90032, purple) |
| Spark plugs | Iridium, ~100,000 mi service life (16 plugs — two per cylinder) |
| Automatic transmission fluid | Mopar ZF 8-speed ATF |
| Rear axle fluid | 75W-90 GL-5 (MS-A0160) — ~2.3–3.0 qt (2.2–2.9 L) |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine oil | SAE 0W-20 full synthetic (MS-6395) — 5.9 qt (5.6 L) |
| Engine coolant | Mopar OAT coolant (MS-90032, purple) |
| Spark plugs | Iridium, ~60,000 mi service life (6 plugs)The Pentastar V6 runs a shorter plug interval than the HEMI. |
| Automatic transmission fluid | Mopar ZF 8-speed ATF |
| Rear axle fluid | 75W-90 GL-5 (MS-A0160) — ~2.3–3.0 qt (2.2–2.9 L) |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 |
Confirm the grade and capacity against your owner's manual before servicing — figures can differ by trim, drivetrain and market.
What each service does
Oil & Filter Change
The Ram's oil-change indicator tracks engine conditions and calls for service up to 16,000 km / 10,000 mi or once a year.
Tire Rotation
Rotating tires roughly every 13,000 km / 8,000 mi evens out tread wear for longer tire life.
Engine Air Filter
A fresh air filter keeps the HEMI breathing freely. Ram schedules replacement around 48,000 km / 30,000 mi.
Cabin Air Filter
Filters dust and pollen from the cabin air, replaced roughly every 48,000 km / 30,000 mi.
Spark Plugs
Ram's HEMI plugs are rated for about 160,000 km / 100,000 mi. Worn plugs cause misfires and rough idle.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Clean fluid protects the 8-speed automatic; Ram shortens the interval for trucks that tow or haul.
Engine Coolant (OAT)
Ram's organic-acid-technology coolant carries a long first interval, then shorter changes to keep the HEMI cool and protected.
Brake Fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time; a periodic flush keeps a firm pedal and protects the brake system.
These intervals are drawn from the 2019 Ram 1500's manufacturer maintenance schedule for normal service. Your vehicle's owner's manual remains the final authority, especially for "severe service" conditions like towing, short trips or dusty roads. BoxKitz links you straight to the manufacturer's manual and live recall data once you add the vehicle.
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