Service Intervals & Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon, 1995 Dodge Ram Van, 1995 Dodge Pickup, and 1995 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (LIGHT-DUTY SERVICE)

Component

Miles/Months

Dakota, Ram Pickup 1500 & 2500, & Ram Van/Wagon

Air Filter

30,000/24

Auto. Trans. Fluid, Filter & Adjust Bands

37,500/30

Chassis Lube

7500/6

Coolant

⁽¹⁾ 52,500/36

Man. Trans. Fluid

37,500/30

Engine Oil

7500/6

Oil Filter

⁽²⁾ 15,000/12

PCV Valve

60,000/60

Spark Plugs

30,000/24

Transfer Case

37,500/30

⁽¹⁾	Change coolant every 30,000 miles or 24 months thereafter.

⁽²⁾	If mileage is less than 7500 miles each 12 months, replace filter at each oil change.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (HEAVY-DUTY SERVICE)

Component

Miles/Months

Ram Pickup 2500 & 3500 & Ram Van/Wagon

Air Filter & Air Pump Filter

24,000/24

Auto. Trans. Fluid, Filter & Adjust Bands

24,000/24

Chassis Lube

6000/6

Coolant

54,000/54

EGR Valve

⁽¹⁾ 60,000/60

Fuel Filter

As Necessary

Man. Trans. Fluid

36,000/36

Engine Oil

6000/6

Oil Filter

12,000

PCV Valve

60,000/60

Spark Plugs

30,000/30

Transfer Case

36,000/36

Wheel Bearings

24,000/24

⁽¹⁾	Clean EGR passages when replacing EGR valve.

NOTE: Accessory drive belts for 5.2L engines are equipped with an automatic belt tensioner and no adjustment is required.

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to check belt tension using a belt tension gauge on vehicles equipped with an automatic belt tensioner.