The Dodge Ram pickup was first available in 1980 and has made some serious changes since then, including a change from its former marketing as the Dodge Ram in 2010. It won Motor Trend magazines Truck of the Year 7 times between 2003 and 2020 making it an incredibly popular option when it comes to full-size pickup trucks.
But with so much variation in Ram models, it can be confusing to know where to find the best information, especially when it comes to how to reset the oil light in your Ram.
We have covered this topic on all models, giving instructions for both pedal and cluster display vehicles so you can reset your oil light easily without any difficulty.
The frequency of oil changes you need will often be explained to you in your vehicle handbook or you can normally find information regarding your specific model online.
For the Dodge Ram 1500, it is recommended you wait no longer than every 12 months, or 10,000 miles before an oil change. However, if your Ram is regularly in dirty, dusty conditions such as a job site then it is recommended you get an oil change every 4,000 miles.
For the Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500, it is recommended you get your oil changed every 3,000-5,000 miles. But for synthetic oil, you can change every 7,500-10,000 miles. Make sure you use the correct engine oil in your Ram as this is the key to getting the best performance and life from the engine of your vehicle.
After 3,000-5,000 miles it is recommended your vehicle is brought in for an oil change which often seems like a massive burden on many vehicle users, especially those covering large journeys and racking up miles quite easily, but why are these oil changes so important and do they need changing so regularly?
If you regularly drive long distances you may dread the cost of regular oil changes, but you may save money in the long run as regular oil changes lead to maintaining excellent gas mileage. The higher quality of fresh engine oil will keep your mileage efficient and even maintain engine health by removing excess dirt and sludge in your vehicle making it run smoothly. A clean engine is a happy one!
Another way regular oil changes can save you money is by extending the life of your engine and by increasing its resale value. Frequent oil changes will promote better engine lubrication and reduce the chances of overheating or seizing up which makes for a healthier engine with fewer faults!
Regular servicing and engine maintenance can also lead to improving the value when the time comes to sell your RAM as it shows the vehicle has been well looked after and maintained a lot throughout its time.
You can reset the oil light on your RAM 1500, 2500, or 3500 a few ways depending on the year, and display that is fitted in your vehicle. We have covered as many methods as possible and given a rough range to help you find the right method for your RAM.
Remember after your vehicle has had an oil change you should make sure you reset the oil life if your garage doesn’t do this for you to make sure the indicator light is giving you a correct reminder to change the oil in your vehicle to maintain good engine health.
Using the gas pedal is often the most common method to reset your RAM 1500 25000 3500 models as it is a relatively universal method.
If your RAM model is from 2015 upwards and comes with an instrument cluster on the steering controls then you can also use this cluster display to reset your oil indicator.
The Ram 1500 has a 3.0L v6 engine that uses 100% synthetic oil and has a 10-quart capacity.
The Dodge Ram has won Motor Trend magazines Truck of the Year 7 times, however, 2017 has been reported as the best year for the Ram 1500, whereas 2014-2015 was their worst.
In 2010 the Chrysler group restructured the Dodge brand making Ram a separate part of their company to focus solely on trucks. Models earlier than this will be called a Dodge Ram instead of just a Ram. Dodge has focused more on sedans and muscle cars such as the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.
The Dodge Ram 1500 can last up to 300,000 miles as long as you perform regular maintenance and care of the vehicle, based on the average mileage of 15,000 miles that is 20 years of solid performance from your Ram.
The 2019 Ram didn’t score well for reliability, but many people claim that some previous models are much more reliable and make the Ram the best choice for a full-sized pickup truck.
With so much confusion around the Dodge/Ram branding, it can be difficult to find the information you need about your vehicle, so we hope this article has shown you the best ways to reset your oil life light on your Ram 1500, 2500. and 3500 without any difficulty.
