2022 Ram 1500 Maintenance Schedule & Costs

This 2022 Ram 1500 maintenance schedule is built around real-world owner logs (Ram 1500 forums, fleet service records, and repair-order trends) and typical OEM interval guidance. Your exact intervals vary by engine (3.6L eTorque V6, 5.7L HEMI/eTorque, 3.0L EcoDiesel), duty cycle, and the oil-life monitor. Key interval checkpoints (miles): - Every 5,000–7,500: Engine oil & filter (gas) + tire rotation - Every 10,000–15,000: Cabin air filter (inspect/replace) - Every 20,000–30,000: Engine air filter (inspect/replace) - Every 30,000: Brake fluid (inspect; many owners flush by 30k–36k) - Every 50,000–60,000: Front/rear differential fluid (severe use) + transfer case (4x4) service - Every 60,000–100,000: Spark plugs (engine-dependent; see below) - Every 100,000: Coolant service (inspect earlier) - Every 120,000–150,000: Automatic transmission fluid/service (usage-dependent) Typical U.S. shop pricing ranges are included below for each item (independent shop vs dealer varies by region).

These are the highest-frequency maintenance items owners report paying for most often. Engine oil & filter (gas engines: 3.6L / 5.7L) - Interval: 5,000–7,500 miles (or per oil-life monitor); tow/short trips: closer to 5,000 - Typical cost: $75–$140 (independent) | $110–$180 (dealer) Engine oil & filter (3.0L EcoDiesel) - Interval: 7,500–10,000 miles (many owners run 7,500 with towing) - Typical cost: $140–$240 (independent) | $200–$320 (dealer) Tire rotation - Interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles - Typical cost: $20–$45 (often bundled free with oil change) | $35–$70 (dealer) Multi-point inspection (fluids, belts/hoses, leaks, steering/suspension) - Interval: every oil service - Typical cost: $0–$40 (commonly included) Cabin air filter - Interval: inspect at 10,000 miles; replace every 10,000–15,000 miles (dust/pollen areas sooner) - Typical cost: $25–$60 DIY part | $70–$140 installed Wiper blades - Interval: 12 months or 10,000–15,000 miles (as needed) - Typical cost: $30–$70 parts | $50–$110 installed Battery test / charging system test - Interval: annually; especially before winter - Typical cost: $0–$30 (often free)

Engine air filter - Interval: inspect at 20,000 miles; replace every 20,000–30,000 miles (sooner in dusty work sites) - Typical cost: $25–$55 DIY part | $70–$160 installed Brake service (pads/rotors) — real-world wear ranges - Common replacement mileage (owners): 30,000–60,000 miles (varies heavily with towing, mountain driving, tire size) - Front brake pads: $180–$360 installed - Rear brake pads: $200–$380 installed - Pads + rotors per axle: $450–$900 installed - Full brake job (both axles): $900–$1,700 installed Brake fluid flush - Interval: 30,000–45,000 miles or every 3 years (many owners choose 30k–36k) - Typical cost: $120–$220 Wheel alignment - Interval: 25,000–50,000 miles or when tires wear unevenly/after suspension work - Typical cost: $110–$170 (standard) | $160–$250 (with ADAS recalibration, if applicable) Fuel system service / injector cleaning (gas) - Interval: optional; commonly 30,000–60,000 miles if drivability issues occur - Typical cost: $120–$250 4x4 transfer case fluid (if equipped) - Interval: 30,000–60,000 miles (severe use/towing/off-road at 30k–40k) - Typical cost: $160–$320

Front & rear differential fluid (4x4; some 2WD trims have rear diff only) - Interval: 50,000–60,000 miles (severe use: towing, off-road, frequent water crossings) | 60,000–100,000 miles (light use) - Typical cost (each diff): $160–$320 - Typical cost (both diffs): $300–$600 Automatic transmission service (8-speed) - Interval: 60,000–80,000 miles (severe use/towing) | 100,000–150,000 miles (mostly highway/light use) - Typical cost: $350–$650 (pan/filter service where applicable) | $500–$900 (dealer/complete service) Cooling system (coolant exchange) - Interval: inspect at every oil service; typical change around 100,000 miles or 10 years (many owners do 80k–100k) - Typical cost: $180–$350 Spark plugs (engine-dependent) - 3.6L Pentastar V6: 100,000 miles typical - Cost: $250–$450 installed - 5.7L HEMI (including eTorque): commonly 60,000–100,000 miles (owners often do 60k–70k for best performance) - Cost: $350–$700 installed (more plugs on HEMI) Serpentine belt - Interval: inspect at 60,000 miles; replace commonly 90,000–120,000 miles or when cracked/noisy - Typical cost: $120–$260 Shocks/struts (wear item; not a fixed schedule) - Common replacement mileage (owners): 70,000–120,000 miles depending on load and roads - Typical cost: $700–$1,800 (set installed; higher for premium/air-suspension-related work)

These estimates reflect typical owner spend patterns for a 2022 Ram 1500 maintained on time at independent shops, excluding tires, insurance, and unexpected repairs. 0–30,000 miles (gas) - Typical services: 4–6 oil changes, 4–6 rotations, 1–2 cabin filters, 1 engine air filter, inspections - Estimated total: $550–$1,150 30,000–60,000 miles (gas) - Add: brake fluid flush, alignment (often), possible first brake pads, 4x4 transfer case/diff fluids for severe use - Estimated total: $900–$2,400 60,000–100,000 miles (gas) - Add: transmission service (if severe use), diffs, spark plugs (HEMI often by ~60k–70k; V6 closer to 100k), possible pads/rotors - Estimated total: $1,400–$3,800 0–30,000 miles (EcoDiesel) - Higher oil service costs; otherwise similar - Estimated total: $750–$1,500 Note: Tires commonly last 35,000–65,000 miles depending on trim and driving; a set often runs $900–$1,800 installed and can dominate ownership costs but isn’t a “service item” in the factory schedule.