--- title: "How to Reset Oil Life on a Ram 1500" description: "How the Ram 1500 oil life reset specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the Ram 1500 in 4 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/oil-reset" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a Ram 1500 The specification is consistent across every generation we hold data for. ## Has the Ram 1500 oil life reset specification changed by year? | Model years | Reset procedure | | --- | --- | | [2019-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2019-2025/oil-reset) | 4 steps | | [2012-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/oil-reset) | 4 steps | ## Full specifications by generation The oil life reset on a Ram 1500 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2019-2025 Ram 1500 Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2019-2025/oil-reset) - [2012-2018 Ram 1500 Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/oil-reset) ## Ram 1500 oil life reset: common questions ### How do you reset the oil life on a Ram 1500? 4 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above. ### Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a Ram 1500? No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault. ### Why won't the oil light reset on a Ram 1500? Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. Both the pedal method and the cluster-menu method work on most DT trucks. ## Sources - [FCA media, 2021 Ram 1500 TRX specifications](https://s3.amazonaws.com/chryslermedia.iconicweb.com/mediasite/specs/2021_RAM_1500_TRX_Specificationsncds40e91jnt64taolkbbpi9eq.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 22V-904, tailgate striker (Part 573 report, FCA ZB8)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V904-2829.PDF) - [FCA Safety Recall V17 / NHTSA 19V-142, 48-volt ground cable fastener (oemdtc)](https://chrysler.oemdtc.com/1318/safety-recall-v17-nhtsa-19v-142-48-volt-ground-cable-fastener-2019-ram-1500/) - [Diesel Hub, 3.0L EcoDiesel oil change guide (gen-3: 8.5 qt, 68507598AA)](https://www.dieselhub.com/maintenance/ecodiesel-oil-change-guide.html) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2022 Ram 1500 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2022_Ram_1500.shtml) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2025 Ram 1500 EPA ratings (Hurricane SO/HO)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2025_Ram_1500.shtml) - [SD Wheel, 5th-gen Ram 1500 fitment guide (6x139.7, 130 ft-lb)](https://www.sdwheel.com/blogs/1278/5th-gen-ram-fitment-guide) - [Mopar eStore, 68414387AA DT engine air filter](https://www.moparoriginalparts.com/part-ymm/2024-ram-1500-dt-engine-air-filter.html) - [Mopar eStore, 53011248AB TRX 6.2L air filter](https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-air-filter-53011248ab) - [Mopar eStore, 68683357AA Hurricane HO oil filter (supersedes 68466307AB)](https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-engine-oil-filter-68683357aa) - [Interstate Batteries, Ram 1500 H7/94R fitment](https://www.interstatebatteries.com/vehicle/dodge/dodge-ram-1500) - [Mopar owner info, oil life reset procedure (accelerator method)](https://vehicleinfo.mopar.com/assets/publications/en-us/Ram/2022/2500_3500/om_html/GUID-129DF5D9-F994-45FC-9B5E-504D7FE75BC6.html) - [Blauparts, Ram 1500 TRX 0W-40 (MS-12633) oil change kit](https://www.blauparts.com/ram-1500-trx-oil-change-kit-62l-v8-0w40-ravenol.html) ## Find your exact 1500 - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012) More Ram 1500 guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/common-problems) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.