Timing for First Oil Change

[MurphNH]

Aren’t oil changes and regular maintenance items included in the first 36 months or 36k miles, if so why wouldn’t anyone get them at 1k mile mark then regular intervals thereafter?

You coming from a Mercedes? Unless you buy a service package you don't even get 1 free oil change however some dealers do give 1-3 oil changes but that is dealer specific.

 

[frogjbm]

You coming from a Mercedes? Unless you buy a service package you don't even get 1 free oil change however some dealers do give 1-3 oil changes but that is dealer specific.

Man I’ve been getting free oil changes for 2 years now on my Ram limited, can’t remember if I bought a service package lol.

 

[MattH89]

Man I’ve been getting free oil changes for 2 years now on my Ram limited, can’t remember if I bought a service package lol.

You did, haha.

Definitely does not come included.

 

[frogjbm]

You did, haha.

Definitely does not come included.

Yea apparently Prosper CDJR added it to my purchase and I don’t realize it

Melinda with MD is looking into for me, I’d be all about it if I can get it for a decent price.

 

[NEBOYSA]

Yea apparently Prosper CDJR added it to my purchase and I don’t realize it

Melinda with MD is looking into for me, I’d be all about it if I can get it for a decent price.

This thing definitely worth it and it not only covers oils changes but all regular maintenance items for 10 years 100k miles. Filters air/engine and transfer case fluid changes and rear dif. On my previous ram they even covered spark plugs at 90k. If you get full maintenance package.

I got it for my rho in January cost was for full maintenance package with 10 oil changes $1270 but I choose the one with 20 oil changes and come out to 2170.

My brother works for this guys though so your prices might be different.

 

[frogjbm]

This thing definitely worth it and it not only covers oils changes but all regular maintenance items for 10 years 100k miles. Filters air/engine and transfer case fluid changes and rear dif. On my previous ram they even covered spark plugs at 90k. If you get full maintenance package.

I got it for my rho in January cost was for full maintenance package with 10 oil changes $1270 but I choose the one with 20 oil changes and come out to 2170.

My brother works for this guys though so your prices might be different.

Yea I'm waiting to hear back from MD...I want the package (assuming pricing is adequate).

 

[jb37]

Regardless of the brand you prefer … I found this article helpful in explaining the rating/certification for the Hurricane engine specs

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[Dcchris311]

I appreciate this thread! I would've gone all the way to 10k miles before my oil change. I ended up ordering some AMSOIL and did my oil change Saturday night.

 

[RamFan]

First was at 1k and from now on, every 3 to 4k miles.

Chris

 

[Deange2001]

Gotcha. That's my plan

Interestingly, the dealer oil change sticker they put on was for a 5k interval mileage.

For what it is worth, I had mine done at 1k miles, and they told me to come in at 6k...

I always do my oil changes at 5k, for all vehicles I have ever owned. I always feel if there is one thing to not cheap out on or to get lazy with is oil changes.

 

[eltaco]

I’ll change mine around 1500 and 5000 intervals moving forward.

Honestly, I did 10k intervals in my Hemi, and didn’t do any other fluids earlier than the maintenance interval suggested. Everything ran trouble free for the 100k I owned it.

I know this is a different truck, but dropping every fluid at 1500mi does feel like overkill.

 

[MattH89]

For what it is worth, I had mine done at 1k miles, and they told me to come in at 6k...

I always do my oil changes at 5k, for all vehicles I have ever owned. I always feel if there is one thing to not cheap out on or to get lazy with is oil changes.

The last two vehicles I owned I went by the oil life monitor which coincided with the dealer recs.

This is the first time I've had a vehicle where the oil life monitor and the manual/dealer say something entirely different.

 

[RDRHINO]

Okay so call me lazy or whatever but I'll likely be doing mine next week after my roadtrip to Houston this weekend so what oil is everyone using? I haven't even checked the filler cap to see what weight. Looking at the above Amsoil pic I'm assuming 0W40, which seems like thickened water but I guess that's what engine manufacturers are calling for these days. My failed GM 6.2L L87 called for 0W20 and apparently now GM is backpeddling and saying "Oh...yeah.....um....we're changing to 0W40 now....." so I'm a bit leery....of this really thin oil stuff. But then most everything was still running 10W30 in gas engines when I was a service advisor so...

 

[GTRONIN]

Did mine at 1000 miles, also took a sample and sent it out to Blackstone labs for analysis. I'll continue to do changes every 4000 and sample each time.

 

[rhinonow]

how much is a dealer charging for oil change in everyone’s area? wanted to be professional and keep dealer records, but $169 plus tax is crazy

 

[Mikey Swift]

how much is a dealer charging for oil change in everyone’s area? wanted to be professional and keep dealer records, but $169 plus tax is crazy

Ask for oil change plus tire rotation 3 pack.
It's $215 I believe.

 

[NEBOYSA]

how much is a dealer charging for oil change in everyone’s area? wanted to be professional and keep dealer records, but $169 plus tax is crazy

If you trying to get everything done there go to the dealer ask them for maintenance package. Mine was $1172 and includes 10 oil changes, engine filter every 30k, cabin filters ( not sure miles but my last ram they were replacing every 20k or so) also all fluids replacement depending when recommend, rear/ front diff. Transfer case. Also talk to them and said they will replace spark plugs at 60k for me. Plus any other maintenance that I don't remember that is recommended.

Your price might be slightly different because my brother works for them and I get it at what ever they pay for it.

 

[RHOfan]

I did my 1st RHO oil change at 1200 miles, based on my experience with the Hemi. Let one go to 7400 miles & it burned oil & had blue start-up smoke by 25K miles. My 2nd Hemi, I changed the oil at 1000 miles & it never burned any measurable oil.

That being said, the oil that came out of the Hurricane at 1200 miles looked almost new. Didn’t send for analysis, so don’t know if that change was actually warranted. So, I’m calling it a “feel good” service.

Now, the rear differential…at 5000 miles, what come out surprised me. It looked worse than I could have imagined. Gloppy & filled with metal shavings, including a couple small nuggets of cast iron from the axle housing manufacturing process. Smelled really bad, too. If I were in your shoes, I’d do the rear differential as early as 2500 miles.

 

[RamFan]

I did my 1st RHO oil change at 1200 miles, based on my experience with the Hemi. Let one go to 7400 miles & it burned oil & had blue start-up smoke by 25K miles. My 2nd Hemi, I changed the oil at 1000 miles & it never burned any measurable oil.

That being said, the oil that came out of the Hurricane at 1200 miles looked almost new. Didn’t send for analysis, so don’t know if that change was actually warranted. So, I’m calling it a “feel good” service.

Now, the rear differential…at 5000 miles, what come out surprised me. It looked worse than I could have imagined. Gloppy & filled with metal shavings, including a couple small nuggets of cast iron from the axle housing manufacturing process. Smelled really bad, too. If I were in your shoes, I’d do the rear differential as early as 2500 miles.

Gear oil ALWAYS smells bad . But at least you know they used the right oil.

Agreed it’s smart to change it at 5k

Chris

 

[Drogon]

Oil and rear diff fluid at 1,652 miles.