How Often Should You Bring Your Dodge In For Service?

Did you just get the keys to a brand new Dodge vehicle? Or have you taken on many miles with one? Either way, it is important that you follow a maintenance schedule to ensure that every feature of your vehicle is up to the best standards.

Arrigo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ft. Pierce is your go to service center to meet all of your maintenance and repair needs. Our team is committed to keeping you safely on the road for miles to come.

Dodge Recommended Service Schedule

The service team at Arrigo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ft. Pierce encourages you to follow this list of service intervals to ensure longevity of your vehicle’s well being.

Schedule A Service

8,000 Miles or 1 Year

• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4×4) models only).

20,000 Miles or 2 Years

• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
• 2500/3500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
• Adjust the parking brake as necessary

30,000 Miles or 3 Years

• Inspect the CV/Universal joints
• 1500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• Inspect transfer case fluid
• Replace engine air filter

40,000 Miles or 4 Years

• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
• 2500/3500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
• Adjust parking brake as necessary

60,000 Miles or 6 Years

• Inspect the CV/Universal joints
• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
• 1500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• 2500/3500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
• Adjust parking brake as necessary
• Replace engine air filter

80,000 Miles or 8 Years

• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
• 2500/3500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
• Adjust parking brake as necessary

90,000 Miles or 9 Years

• Inspect the CV/Universal joints
• 1500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• Inspect transfer case fluid
• Replace engine air filter

100,000 Miles or 10 Years

• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
• 2500/3500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
• Adjust parking brake as necessary
• Replace spark plugs
• Inspect and replace the PCV valve if necessary.

120,000 Miles or 12 Years

• Inspect the CV/Universal joints
• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
• 1500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• 2500/3500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
• Adjust parking brake as necessary
• Replace engine air filter
• Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (six-speed automatic only).
• Change the transfer case fluid.

140,000 Miles or 14 Years

• Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
• 2500/3500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
• Adjust parking brake as necessary

150,000 Miles or 15 Years

• Inspect the CV/Universal joints
• 1500 Models: Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level
• Inspect transfer case fluid
• Replace engine air filter

*Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles

Schedule Dodge Maintenance in Ft. Pierce

Following the manufacturer’s recommendations for service, will help you keep every feature of your vehicle up to the best standard. The Arrigo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ft. Pierce is happy to talk you through the above maintenance guidelines. With any further questions about our recommended service schedule, please feel free to contact us online. Schedule an appointment online to start your routine maintenance. Our service center is here to help all of our Ft. Pierce area Dodge drivers.

Schedule A Service