Four wheels, six wheels, even a fifth wheel. Whichever you choose, there is no denying that your Ellwood City Ram 3500 is still humongous. A beast. Gargantuan. Regardless of whether you are driving the standard rear wheel or dually arrangement, your Ram is the best of the best. But the best doesn't stay "best" for long unless you give it proper care to stay fit and ready for business. Ram 3500 ownership is not a "set it and forget it" proposition. Instead, your realize your Ram needs proper care to remain ready for business, 24/7/365. We've put together a service schedule of sorts with some tips to help you take care of your investment for years to come.

Tastes Vary: Available in a wide variety of configurations ranging from Regular, Crew and Mega Cab, the Ram 3500 also allows you to choose your bed and sleep in it…or not. Whether your Ram 3500 is powered by the 5.7-liter 383-horsepower Hemi engine, the 6.4-liter 410-horsepower Hemi engine, or the powerful 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel with heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission and an incredible 930 lb-ft of torque, you will be piloting a vehicle that puts the "Truck" back in Work Truck. For detailed information, please consult your Ram 3500 Owner's Manual which lays out Ram repair schedules for you.



Filtration: From a Ram parts standpoint, MOPAR-approved air filters are critical parts of your Ellwood City Ram 3500 powertrain, allowing it to breathe freely and unobstructed by dust and debris that may be sucked in during a work day. Breathing is just as critical to the well-being of your Ram 3500 as it is to yourself, so don't be cheap! Avoid excessive repair costs by having your Ellwood City Ram mechanic check it during every oil change to make sure your Ram is still able to get all the air it needs to breathe efficiently. According to the Ram 3500 service schedule, your filter is due for replacement at approximately 30,000 miles, but don't sweat! Your Ellwood City Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep Parts and Service Department will stock the correct filters for all your Ram needs.

Need to Schedule an Appointment? Call Our Ram Service Department at (877) 447-5875 and be in and out in a Jiffy

Oil and Filters: Your Ram 3500 gives its all 24/7, as you use it to haul the family camping trailer, the towed construction equipment or the cargo-laden bed during your daily excursions. In other words, it will always be ready to work for you. It would only be fitting that you supplied it with the highest grade of motor oil possible. As oil transports itself through your Ram engine, it helps to eliminate friction and lubricate the inner workings of your Ellwood City Ram 3500. We know that every time you take your Ram 3500 out on a job, it is a mission critical situation where "almost" is frankly just not good enough. It's a situation that demands a MOPAR-approved Conventional or Synthetic Motor Oil service. Like all Rams, your Ram 3500 truck is equipped with an automatic Oil Change Indicator System to tell you that it's time to change. The system is smart, too: Internal sensors keep track of driving habits and workload to suggest a change of oil sooner, rather than later. That could be in as few as 3,500- or as many as 7,500 miles. Please check your Ellwood City Ram Owner's manual for service schedules and more information. Regardless, your Ellwood City Ram Mechanic suggests that under no circumstances, should the oil change interval exceed 8,000 miles, or 12 months.
These directions get you the best service costs up front because you avoid larger repair service costs later.

Other Fluids: There's more than just oil flowing around on the inside of your Ram 3500 truck. Brake Fluid, Coolant, Power Steering Fluid, Wiper Fluid, Transmission Fluid, are making way through your Ram, all doing their part to make sure your Ram Diesel or Conventional engine is operating at peak performance for many years of service. Occasionally, the fluids evaporate, or just get used up as they normally would. Contact your Ellwood City Ram Service department to get your fluids topped off. Your Ram mechanic will be happy to see you!

Transmission Repair: Your Ram 3500 is equipped with a modern sealed choice of an automatic or manual transmission, which will require very little in the way of regularly scheduled maintenance service.  But that doesn't mean it's ok to neglect its service! Your Ellwood City Ram Mechanic says to check your transmission fluid every time you have an oil change as part of your service schedule, to monitor fluid levels. With average use, the owner's manual suggests changing it about every 120,000 miles. If you take your Ram 3500 to the extreme on a regular basis, like off-roading or driving on highways through mountainous grades, for instance, then your Ram Mechanic recommends the transmission fluid service as frequently as every 60,000 miles. Talk with your Ellwood City Service technician or get more details from the Ram 3500 Owner's Manual. If your Ram 3500 is equipped with a transfer case, please consider changing its fluid during that same service schedule: 60,000 miles for severe usage, 120,000 for standard usage.
Rotors, Pads and More: The brake pads and rotors on your Ellwood City Ram 3500 are critical to the well-being of you and your truck. But as expendable Ram Parts, they do wear out. Regardless of whether your 3500 is single or dually-equipped, they help to rein in the chaos that occurs until your Ram comes to a complete stop. Ask your Ellwood City mechanic to Inspect them every time you have your Ram oil service performed, to be guaranteed they are there when you need them. We have found that when driving in a non-aggressive manner, the brakes pads will tend to last a bit longer. As always, your mileage may vary. Contact your Ellwood City Ram Mechanic, who will be happy to inspect the pads, rotors and any other Ram parts that may need changing during your next oil change.

Windshield Wipers: Vital to your forward motion, windshield wipers on your Ellwood City Ram 3500 are necessary parts that keep the view clear up ahead. But the reality is that exposure to varying temperatures ranging from high heat to extreme cold and then back to sizzling high humidity triple-digits the next day, have the ability to cut the life of your Ram wipers in half. The exposure of these Ram parts will eventually cause them to get brittle, hard, cracked, and worn down, thereby threatening their functionality and life expectancy. But that's ok! To paraphrase a tortilla chip commercial from a few years ago, "Go ahead and use them; we'll just make more." Your Ellwood City Ram Parts department stocks the proper sized wipers for your Ram 3500's continued excellence. A Napleton Pro Tip: When the wipers streak, spot or squeak, that's a good indication it's time for a replacement.

Batteries and Spark Plugs: Batteries and spark plugs are parts that give you the "get up and go" to your Ellwood City Ram 3500 truck each morning. But living in hot or cold situations could potentially cut short the lifespan of that battery. We've seen them go for as long as 5-years, and others give up the ghost in as little as two. Regardless, your Ellwood City Ram parts department has exactly what you need. The same thing goes for the spark plugs found in your Hemi-powered Ram 3500 trucks. These long-life spark plugs put the little jolt in the engine of your Ram 3500, that are good for 100,000 miles. Virtually care-free, they require no service during that time period. If your Ram 3500 is powered by the stump-pulling Cummins Diesel, fear not! The Diesel does not utilize this part at all! Your Ellwood City Ram Service Mechanics can offer MOPAR-Approved replacement plugs if needed. Your Ram Truck Owner's Manual has a fully detailed service schedule inside. Your Ellwood City CDJR Service Advisor can also offer more extensive details, priced at the best service costs around.

All-Wheel-Alignment: Acting as though it has a mind of its own, does your Ram 3500 want to pull to the left or the right while you intend to go straight? That's a good sign that your Ram 3500 pickup might require an alignment service. It could be caused by something as traumatic as hitting a large pothole, a curb, or a block in a parking lot. Regardless how it happened, it's easily fixed by the Ram Mechanics with all-wheel-alignment repair at Ellwood City CDJR. In addition to feeling the tug in either direction, it might also cause your Ram Truck tires to wear out faster than normal. Properly aligned, your Ram 3500 should get equal tire wear at all four corners. A Napleton Pro Tip: Always balance and rotate your tires before settling down for an alignment service. That way, tire wear should be equal at all four corners of your Ram truck. Finally, consult your owner's manual and your Ellwood City Service Advisor for more information.

Finally: Direct from the best seller's list is our Ram 3500 Owner's Manual! What a read it is! It covers all aspects of your Ram truck, regardless of your wheel configuration. Your Napleton Ram 3500 manual will offer serious advice and tips for owners of the Ram 3500 Pickup truck and Ram ProMaster Van. In addition to offering complete operating instructions for your Ram truck, it offers tips that include things that will save on service costs in the long run. Your Ellwood City Ram, Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep service mechanics are eager to offer you professional service that will keep your Napleton Ram 3500 running like new. Can't find us? Call or search online for "Mechanics near me."

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Napleton's Ellwood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

1000 Lawrence Ave
Directions Ellwood City, PA 16117-1852

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