The RAM 3500 oil life light comes on when the vehicle is due or past due for an oil change service. After changing the oil, follow these instructions to reset the oil life light:
Driver Information Display (DID)
1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Push and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu to “ Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to access the “ Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the RIGHT arrow button for one second to access the “ Oil Life Reset” screen.
5. Push and release the DOWN arrow button to select “ Yes,” then push and release the RIGHT arrow button to select reset of the Oil Life.
6. Push and release the Up arrow button to exit the DID screen.
7. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to veirfy the indicator has been reset.
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center
1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info”.
3. Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to access the ”Oil Life” screen.
4. Press and release the DOWN arrow button to select “Reset”, then press and release the Right arrow button to select reset of the Oil Life to 100%.
5. Press and release the Up arrow button to exit the EVIC screen.
6. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to veirfy the indicator has been reset.
Filter Specification
The oil change on this vehicle is fairly straightforward with the oil pan and oil filter fairly accessible. The following Purolator filters are used on this vehicle:
Filter Type | Part # (6.7L) | Part # (5.7L) | Part # (6.4L) |
Oil Filter | L45335 | L12222 | L12222 |
Air Filter | A56314 | A35462 | A35462 |
Cabin Filter | C25858 | C25858 | C25858 |
Oil Specification
The oil specs for this vehicle have been taken directly from the owner’s manual. More details around oil, torque, tires, and specifications can be referenced in the owner’s manual.
Engine Oil w/Filter | U.S. | Metric |
3.6L Engine(We recommend you use SAE5W-20, API Certified) | 6 Qt | 5.6L |
5.7L Engines(We recommend you use SAE5W-20,API Certified) | 7 Qt | 6.6L |
5.7L Engine(We recommend you use SAE5W-30,API Certified), for 2500/3500 trucks operating under a gross combined weight rating greater than 14,000 lbs (6350kg). | 7 Qt | 6.6L |
6.4L Engines(We recommend you use SAE0W-40 engine oil meeting the requirements of FCAUS Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.) | 7 Qt | 6.6L |
This table further breaks down the oil specifications for each engine:
Cabin Filter Replacement
Follow these instructions to replace the air conditioning/cabin filter once a year: