Should You Schedule a RAM Oil Change Early?

Your maintenance schedule will recommend regular milestones to change your oil, but heavy hauling, towing, or off-roading may make it necessary to get oil changes more frequently. If you regularly push your RAM truck to its limits, keep an eye out for these issues and consider getting a RAM oil change sooner rather than later.

Why Schedule an Oil Change Early?

Putting high stress on your new RAM truck’s engine, especially using it for a lot of towing and hauling, will wear out motor oil more quickly than the recommended schedule. This can even happen if your truck has a built-in oil cooler.

If your oil level falls too low or your motor oil is filled with contaminants from running heavily, then a regularly scheduled oil change won’t be enough. If you often push your truck to its limits, plan to schedule additional oil changes to keep your vehicle running at its best.

When Should I Schedule an Early Oil Change?

Several signs indicate you need an oil change sooner than your next service interval.

• Loud grinding noises can mean your oil is low or not working.
• A burning smell in the cabin or the presence of smoke when you drive often means your truck is burning oil; schedule service immediately.
• Check engine or oil lights indicate several issues, including needing an oil change; get diagnostics at our RAM dealership.
• Finally, regularly check your dipstick, especially if you’re driving and towing often; low levels should be topped off, and if the oil is dark, it should be changed.

Get Your Oil Changed at Bernard’s Northtown Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM

Regular oil changes are essential to keeping your truck well-maintained if you often push the limits of performance. Come to Bernard’s Northtown Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM, your New Richmond RAM dealership, and have our team perform a complete oil change and tune-up today!