2026 Ram 1500 Oil Change: Specs & Service

Following the published interval helps maintain lubrication and heat-control performance over time. Engine oil can lose additives and its ability to carry heat and debris before it appears visibly dirty. Drivers in Avondale should also pay attention to the oil-life reminder, mileage, and vehicle-use conditions.

• Engine oil change interval: every 10,000 miles
• Oil filter replacement interval: every 10,000 miles
• Book service when the reminder or mileage indicates maintenance is due

A new filter is installed during the oil change at Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Avondale. The filter helps remove contaminants from circulating oil, while the oil change restores the lubricant that carries heat and debris away from engine components.

• Filter replacement interval: every 10,000 miles
• Oil and filter service are performed together
• The oil-life monitor is reset after service

The service addresses the core maintenance items identified for this vehicle. Booking at Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Avondale gives drivers a documented visit for their Avondale, AZ truck. The engine oil is replaced with the grade specified for the engine.

• Drain and refill with the manufacturer-specified oil grade
• Install a new oil filter
• Reset the oil-life monitor and check underhood fluid levels

Other signs can include oil on the dipstick that looks dark or low, along with a ticking or louder engine note at start-up. Appearance alone is not a reliable maintenance interval because oil loses useful additives and heat-carrying ability before it looks dirty.

• Oil-change reminder light
• 10,000 miles since the last scheduled oil change
• Dark or low oil on the dipstick, or a louder start-up engine note

Across the 12 trims, engine size ranges from 3.0 to 3.6 liters and horsepower ranges from 305 to 540 hp. Oil service should use the grade specified for the vehicle’s engine configuration, with maintenance recorded after the visit.

• Six cylinders across the model range
• Engine size range: 3.0 to 3.6 L
• Automatic transmission with 8 speeds

Drivetrain choice is one of the model’s configuration differences across trims. Engine oil service focuses on the engine lubricant, oil filter, oil-life monitor, and underhood fluid-level check rather than changing drivetrain fluids.

• Available drivetrain layouts: rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive
• Published engine oil interval: every 10,000 miles
• Service includes an underhood fluid-level check

Towing and other demanding driving can place additional heat and load on an engine. Keeping the oil and filter service aligned with the manufacturer’s 10,000-mile schedule helps maintain the lubrication system that carries heat and debris during operation.

• Maximum towing range: 9,240 to 11,420 lbs
• Oil change interval: every 10,000 miles
• Service includes oil, filter, monitor reset, and fluid-level check

The dealership service location handles the scheduled oil and filter replacement along with an oil-life monitor reset and underhood fluid-level check. Booking the visit helps keep the maintenance history organized for your truck.

• Location: 10101 West Papago Freeway, Avondale, AZ 85323
• Dealer: Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Avondale
• Phone: 480-207-2126

The manufacturer’s published schedule calls for replacing the oil filter every 10,000 miles and changing engine oil every 10,000 miles. Drivers may notice an oil-change reminder light, dark or low oil on the dipstick, or a ticking or louder engine note at start-up when maintenance deserves attention. Towing capability across the trims ranges from 9,240 to 11,420 pounds, so keeping scheduled maintenance current is especially relevant for truck owners who regularly use their vehicle for demanding work.

Bring your 2026 Ram 1500 to Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Avondale in Avondale for an OEM-spec oil change — schedule service.

Oil maintenance matters because engine oil gradually loses its additive package and its ability to carry heat and debris, even when it does not look dirty. A reminder light or 10,000 miles since the last service indicates that scheduled maintenance is due. Service documentation provides a clear record of the oil and filter replacement for the vehicle’s history.

To arrange service in Avondale, contact Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Avondale at 480-207-2126 or schedule service online. The dealership is located at 10101 West Papago Freeway, Avondale, AZ 85323.

Oil service is based on mileage and time rather than appearance because oil can lose heat-carrying and contaminant-handling ability before it looks dirty. Drivers who tow, make frequent short trips, spend time in stop-and-go traffic, or operate in dusty conditions should pay close attention to the oil-life reminder and manufacturer maintenance schedule. Towing capacity across the model range is 9,240 to 11,420 pounds, reinforcing the value of consistent maintenance for working trucks.

Book your visit with Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Avondale by calling 480-207-2126 or using the service appointment page. The Avondale location serves local Ram drivers with documented oil and filter maintenance.