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2020–2023 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel maintenance schedule

Applies to: 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 only

Schedule type: oil-life monitor (oil change indicator)

The truck shows an oil-change message based on how it's driven. Never go past 10,000 miles or 12 months. On the diesel, the fuel filter is changed and drained at every oil change. Summarized in our own words from the sources listed. Always follow the owner's manual or your dealer for your specific vehicle (VIN, engine, and options).

Checked against the official document for model year 2020; other years in this range are assumed to follow it. Confirm in your owner's manual.

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Every oil-change message (max 10,000 mi / 12 mo)

  • Change oil and filter replaceShop

    Parts: Mopar oil filter

  • Change fuel filter and drain water from the fuel filter assembly replaceShop

    Parts: Fuel filter

  • Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank replaceDIY

    Parts: Diesel exhaust fluid

  • Rotate tires rotateDIY

20,000 miles

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30,000 miles

100,000 miles

  • Replace accessory drive belt(s) replaceShop

150,000 miles / 120 months

  • Flush and replace engine coolant replaceShop

    10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever first.

  • Change transfer case fluid replaceShop

Sources

Always follow the owner's manual for your exact vehicle; intervals can differ by engine and market.

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