Your Elwood City Ram 2500 is a beast of a big truck. As big as a Semi and about as powerful as one, too. Surely, we jest, but it is a brute, second only to the Ram 3500. But even a hulking combination of rubber steel, aluminum and plastic (not to mention tons of petroleum-based by-products) needs a bit of tender loving care in order to provide years of proper service. Following this relatively simple service schedule and steps as laid out in your Ram 2500 Owner's Manual, will help you realize years and years of service and reliability from your new Ram 2500 truck. Read on for more:

Different Styles, Different Tastes: You can order your Ram 2500 in a variety of ways, customizing engines, cabs and beds. Gas-engined Hemi engines lead the way, including versions of the 5.7-liter 383-horsepower Hemi engine and the 6.4-liter 410-horsepower Hemi engine. Finally, there's big grunt in the air from the available 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel producing 800 lb-ft of torque. All are mated to a buyer's choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode.

For a detailed service schedule, please consult your Ram 2500 Owner's Manual



Brakes and More: Brake pads, rotors and more are pieces of kit that help keep your Ram 2500 under control. No one talks about them but they really deserve top-shelf billing. The service advisors at Ellwood City Chrysler, Dodge Jeep and Ram suggest your Ram 2500's brake pads be inspected during every oil change.  A less aggressive driving style will help your brakes last longer because you are not rushing up to a stoplight and then slamming on the brakes. It also goes to help keep your service costs down. But as always, your mileage may vary. Your Ram mechanic will be happy to inspect the pads and rotors during your next visit, and suggest a service schedule that fits your style.


All-Wheel-Alignment: A drift to the left or to the right is a clue that your Ram 2500 is ready for an alignment repair. Catch our drift? In addition to pulling in either direction it will help to wear down the tires that much quicker, which will only make the problem worse. And have you seen the price of tires these days?!!! Properly aligned, your Ram Truck should get equal tire wear at all four corners. A Napleton Pro Tip: Balance and rotate your tires before setting up on the alignment machine. That way, your tires should wear evenly at every corner. Finally, consult your Ellwood City Ram 2500 owner's manual and your Ellwood service technician for more information.

  

Filtration: It's important that your Ellwood City Ram 2500 be allowed to breathe freely. That's why we suggest you ask for MOPAR-approved air filters at the Ellwood City Ram parts and service department. Designed to keep your Ram's airflow clean, the filters help trap debris and dust before entering the engine. Change it every 30,000 miles for the ultimate in engine efficiency and breathing ability. Ellwood City Ram Service Department stocks all the filters your Ram needs.

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Napleton's Ellwood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

1000 Lawrence Ave
Directions Ellwood City, PA 16117-1852

  • Sales: 8552649170
  • Service: 8552651752
  • Parts: 8004641332
Oil and Filters: Mineral Oil is the one product which keeps things lubricated inside your Ram 2500. It doesn't matter which engine you are using in your Ram 2500, the fact is you should not cut corners when it comes to your truck's motor oil. A high-quality lubricant is the definitely important, but the expert mechanics at Ellwood City Ram suggest that since chances are very good your Ram 2500 will be in line for some heavy duty work, it would perfect sense to splurge for a high-grade synthetic oil. Your Ram 2500 is equipped with an Oil Change Indicator System to alert you when it is time for some new oil and a filter. Smart sensors within the system monitor your Ram 2500's workload to suggest you change the oil sooner rather than later, based on the work your truck has done. Your Ellwood City Ram Service Advisor will suggest changing it more frequently if you do a lot of towing or extreme duty. Either way, don't let a year go by without changing it up.
Other Fluids: Oil isn't the only liquid in your truck. Brake Fluid, Coolant, Transmission Fluid, Wiper Fluid, Power Steering Fluid and others all do their part making sure your Ram Truck runs at its most efficient. Your Ram 2500 service schedule recommends a monthly check of all fluid levels to guarantee your truck is always ready for service, in a little, or a big scale. Stop by Ellwood City Ram where your Ram Mechanics will be happy to top off the fluids as needed, even between oil changes. Call Ellwood City Ram Chrysler Dodge and Jeep for a service appointment today.



Transmission Maintenance: The modern sealed transmission in your Ram 2500 truck requires very little in the way of maintenance unless you subject it to extreme duress like running in the Baja 1000 or the Paris to Dakar Rally. Otherwise, the only service required would be a transmission fluid drain and refill at approximately 120,000 miles. If subjected to extreme duty, like heavy towing or running along mountainous highways, you might decide to replace the transmission fluid every 60,000 miles or instead. If your Ram 2500 runs a transfer case, that too should be replaced every 120,000 miles for normal usage and every 60,000 miles for extreme usage.

Wiped Out: A safety and convenience device, it's absolutely necessary to utilize them on your Ram 2500 truck.  Thanks to high humidity, heat, rain, UV Rays and even cold, their lives could be cut short. That's why it's a good idea to replace them every six months or so. The Ram parts department at Ellwood City CDJR always stocks fresh pairs of wiper blades so that you can continue up the road, regardless of the conditions outside. A Napleton Pro Tip: When the wipers streak, spot or squeak, that's a good indication that it's time for replacement.

 

Sales Hours

  • Monday 09:00AM - 08:00PM
  • Tuesday 09:00AM - 08:00PM
  • Wednesday 09:00AM - 08:00PM
  • Thursday 09:00AM - 08:00PM
  • Friday 09:00AM - 06:00PM
  • Saturday 09:00AM - 04:00PM
  • Sunday Closed
Batteries and Spark Plugs: Your Ellwood City Ram 2500 features a heavy-duty MOPAR-approved battery and long-life spark plugs that are good for approximately 100,000 miles. Most of the time they last that long, but every now and then, one bad apple manages to sneak through. At that point, it's a good idea to change out the whole set. The same with your battery. Expect to get 3-4 years of service from your battery but possibly less if you live in extremely heated or cold regions. The Ellwood City Ram Service Department offers Mopar-Approved replacement spark plugs and batteries whenever you need them. Our expert Ram mechanics are just a phone call (and a jumper cable) away.

Finally: It's a great read! That's right! The Ellwood City Ram 2500 Owner's Manual offers plenty of compelling tips for owners of the Ram 2500 Pickup truck. Chapters like Service Schedules, Oil Change tips, how things work. They are all there. It also offers expert tips of how to get the most from your Ram truck. Your Ellwood City Ram, Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep mechanics are eager to offer you professional advice that will keep your service costs low and your Ram 2500 running like new for a long time to come. Call for more information today.