2019–2025 DT (5th generation)
2019–2025 Ram 1500 Factory Maintenance Schedule
The factory maintenance schedule for the 2019–2025 Ram 1500 covering every service through 150,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it.
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2019–2025 Ram 1500 maintenance schedule
High confidence10,000 miles / 12 months
- Change engine oil and filter (or sooner per oil-change indicator)
- Rotate tires
- Inspect brakes, battery, suspension, exhaust
20,000 miles / 24 months
- Replace cabin air filter
- Inspect front/rear axle fluid
- EcoDiesel: replace fuel filter
30,000 miles / 36 months
- Replace engine air filter
- 5.7L: replace 16 spark plugs (30k schedule)
- Inspect transfer case fluid (4x4)
60,000 miles / 72 months
- Change rear axle fluid if towing regularly
- Inspect drive belt
- Consider ATF service if towing heavily (sealed unit, dealer procedure)
100,000 miles / 120 months
- Replace 3.6L V6 spark plugs
- Replace drive belt if worn
150,000 miles / 120 months
- Replace engine coolant (OAT; then every 5 yr)
Oil-change indicator shortens intervals automatically under towing/short-trip/dusty duty. 4,000–5,000 mi is normal for hard-worked trucks. eTorque adds no extra scheduled maintenance items.
Which Ram 1500 model years does this cover?
These service schedule specifications apply to every Ram 1500 built from 2019 through 2025 — the DT (5th generation), full-size half-ton pickup (quad, crew cab). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2019–2025 Ram 1500
- 2019DT launch: eTorque 48V mild hybrid on 3.6L (std) and 5.7L (opt); wheels change to 6x139.7. DS 'Classic' (5-lug) sold alongside through 2024
- 2020Gen-3 3.0L EcoDiesel (260 hp/480 lb-ft) added
- 2021TRX (702-hp supercharged 6.2L) added; Limited Longhorn and TRX-inspired styling packages expand
- 2023EcoDiesel discontinued (last trucks built January 2023)
- 2024Final year for TRX and for the 1500 Classic (DS)
- 2025Mid-cycle refresh: 5.7L HEMI dropped, 3.0L Hurricane SST I6 (SO 420 hp / HO 540 hp incl. RHO) replaces it; 3.6L eTorque continues as base; Tungsten flagship added. (HEMI returns for 2026 after customer backlash.)
2019–2025 Ram 1500 service schedule: common questions
How often does a 2019–2025 Ram 1500 need servicing?
- The first scheduled visit is at 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.
What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2019–2025 Ram 1500?
- Replace engine air filter; 5.7L: replace 16 spark plugs (30k schedule); Inspect transfer case fluid (4x4).
What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2019–2025 Ram 1500?
- Change rear axle fluid if towing regularly; Inspect drive belt; Consider ATF service if towing heavily (sealed unit, dealer procedure).
What is due at 100,000 miles on a 2019–2025 Ram 1500?
- Replace 3.6L V6 spark plugs; Replace drive belt if worn.
Does severe service change the schedule for a 2019–2025 Ram 1500?
- Oil-change indicator shortens intervals automatically under towing/short-trip/dusty duty. 4,000–5,000 mi is normal for hard-worked trucks. eTorque adds no extra scheduled maintenance items.
Sources
- FCA media, 2021 Ram 1500 TRX specifications
- NHTSA recall 22V-904, tailgate striker (Part 573 report, FCA ZB8)
- FCA Safety Recall V17 / NHTSA 19V-142, 48-volt ground cable fastener (oemdtc)
- Diesel Hub, 3.0L EcoDiesel oil change guide (gen-3: 8.5 qt, 68507598AA)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2022 Ram 1500 EPA ratings
- fueleconomy.gov, 2025 Ram 1500 EPA ratings (Hurricane SO/HO)
- SD Wheel, 5th-gen Ram 1500 fitment guide (6x139.7, 130 ft-lb)
- Mopar eStore, 68414387AA DT engine air filter
- Mopar eStore, 53011248AB TRX 6.2L air filter
- Mopar eStore, 68683357AA Hurricane HO oil filter (supersedes 68466307AB)
- Interstate Batteries, Ram 1500 H7/94R fitment
- Mopar owner info, oil life reset procedure (accelerator method)
- Blauparts, Ram 1500 TRX 0W-40 (MS-12633) oil change kit