Already a legend, your Ellwood City Ram 1500 strives to keep on keepin' on. That's why you bought it, right? Whether you own the Standard, Quad-Cab or Crew Cab, we know you'll be working hard and playing even harder with it. Bigger than big, the Ram 1500 takes on all comers, while not even pausing to break a sweat. It's that kind of beast. Your beast, er, Ram 1500 needs regular care and feeding. Our team at Ellwood City has put together a service schedule of basic maintenance jobs, which will keep your Ram 1500 running for years to come. We've outlined just a few of them below:

A Wide Variety: Regardless of which Ram 1500 you have, they all deserve the same level of care and respect. Properly maintained for the long haul, the care is relatively simple and helps to keep your Ram Service Costs down. Regardless of whether power comes from the Pentastar V6 or the 5.7-liter Hemi, both powerplants mate up to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Your Ellwood City Ram 1500 Owner's Manual offers a service schedule of your new truck's service needs.

 
Oil and Filters: Oil makes everything work smoothly in your new Ellwood City Ram 1500. It doesn't matter what you're packing, motor oil is the one place where scrimping just doesn't pay off. The Ram Mechanics at Ellwood City CDJR suggest using a high-performance grade, MOPAR-approved Conventional or Synthetic Motor Oil, You'll be helping your Ram 1500 to deliver optimal performance regardless of what stands in its way and in the process, helping to avoid unnecessary repair costs. Like all Ram trucks, this Ram 1500 is equipped with an Oil Change Indicator System to suggest when it's time to service the oil and filter. Utilizing smart sensors, the system "learns," based on your workload, if you have been pushing your Ram harder than normal. It may be as little as 3,500 or as many as 7,500 miles. We recommend more frequent changes if you tow a lot, or if you subject your Ram to extreme duty. Such care over time works to keep your service and repair costs in check. At the other end of the extreme, your Ram owner's manual and your Ellwood Ram Mechanic both recommend this service interval does not exceed 10,000 miles or 12 months. In other words, change it once a year at worst.

Stop and Go: Sure, they don't appear in popular magazines or on mainstream television, but Brake Pads and Rotors are a couple of the most important pieces of safety equipment on your Ellwood City Ram 1500 truck. Brake pads squeeze against the rotors and use friction to bring your Ram truck to a stop, every time. Until they wear out, that is. It all depends on how you drive, and as we say in the automotive business, your mileage may vary, but your Ellwood City Ram Mechanic should inspect them during every oil change. Keeping an eye on them to make sure they don't wear down to metal grinding against metal will help to keep your Ram service costs low. Your Ellwood City Ram Service Advisors will be happy to inspect the pads and rotors.

Filtration: You purchased your Ellwood City Ram 1500 to work hard all-day, every-day. Whether it's highway driving and towing, or supervising at a construction site, each task has its own degree of blowing dirt and debris to contend with. That's why your mechanic recommends your Ram 1500 uses genuine Ram parts like a MOPAR-approved air filter to keep running mile-after-mile. Like an old toothbrush, air filters do eventually wear out, losing their effectiveness at approximately 30,000 miles or so. At this point, service your Ram truck to avoid any loss of efficiency or costly repair. Consider moving up your Ram 1500 service schedule if it spends any time in dry, arid, dusty regions. Your Ellwood City Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram Service Department will stock the correct Ram parts for all your Ram needs. 


Other fluids: Transmission fluid, Wiper fluid, Brake fluid, Power Steering fluid, Coolant and Oil are all liquid parts that work inside your Ram 1500 truck to keep it running properly for the long-haul.  Eventually through usage, they can evaporate, lose their effectiveness, get used up or less likely, but still a possibility, become contaminated. That's why it's wise for an Ellwood City Ram mechanic to perform a periodic check on your Ram's fluid levels once a month. Staying on top of these vital necessities will make sure your Ellwood Ram 1500 is always road-ready. Your Ram Service department will be happy to top off the fluids as necessary, even between oil changes. Call your Ellwood City service department for an appointment today.


All-Wheel-Alignment: Drifting left or right in your Ellwood City Ram 1500? Maybe it was that rock climbing you did last weekend? Or perhaps the rough feel of a potholed Interstate? That's a clear sign that your vehicle's alignment needs to come in for a repair. Unchecked, it can contribute to premature tire wear. Properly aligned, your Ram 1500 truck should get equal tire wear at all four corners. Keep your service costs low, by contacting your owner's manual and your Ellwood City Ram Mechanic for more information. A Napleton Pro Tip: Always rotate and balance your tires before settling down for an alignment. That way, tire wear should equalize at all four corners of your Ram 1500.
Transmission Maintenance: With a modern automatic transmission, your Ram 1500 is relatively maintenance free. Still, your Ellwood City Service Schedule recommends the mechanics change the transmission fluid every 120,000 miles or so. But dive even further with us: If you subject your Ram 1500 to more strenuous work, like towing or constant highway driving, especially through mountainous regions, consider changing it every 60,000 miles, instead. Transfer case-equipped Ram trucks should change the transfer case fluid on that same service schedule of 60,000 miles, as well. It's this type of attention to detail that will give you and your Ram 1500 truck years of trouble-free service. For more information check with your Ram's Owner's Manual and your Ellwood City Ram service advisor and mechanic.



Windshield Wipers: A convenience item that also keeps your Ram 1500 safe, Windshield Wipers are all-important. Without them, you may as well be driving your Ram truck with your eyes closed. Robust trucks like your Ram will likely be found playing in the heat, UV rays, humidity and the cold, and nearly everything in between. But all that exposure could cause your wiper blades to become hard and brittle before their time. Your Ellwood City Ram parts and service department stocks the wipers you need for your vehicle to keep you moving. A Napleton Pro Tip: When the wipers streak, spot or squeak, that's a good indication it's time for replacement.



I get a charge out of you: The engines powering your Napleton Mid Rivers Ram 1500 are all equipped with long-life spark plugs and heavy duty batteries, but that doesn't mean they may never stop working. Though the spark plugs are generally reliable with little in the way of things to fail, occasionally they will need to be replaced. The same thing with your batteries. Typically good for about three years, they may fail to work after prolonged exposure to the sun, the heat or even the cold. Your Ram 1500 Owner's Manual has a service schedule that calls for replacement every 100,000 miles or so. The Ellwood City Ram Parts and Service Department offers MOPAR-approved replacement spark plugs and batteries, if needed. Check with the Ellwood City Ram mechanic for more information.

Finally: It's not on any national newspaper list, but it's our bestseller! That's right! The Ram 1500 Owner's Manual offers tons of compelling reasons why and how you should care for your Ellwood City Ram 2500 pickup truck. The book features information on how to get the most from your truck, its service schedule, and more. Call for more information today or stop in. We are easy to find: just search for mechanics near me.

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