Maintaining Your Napleton Northlake Ram 2500

Maintaining Your  Northlake Ram 2500.

Bigger than big, your  Northlake Ram 2500 is one big truck. It's as big as a battleship and as powerful as a Semi-Tractor (We may exaggerate, but not too much!). Still it needs to be cared for in order to get the most out of it. Following these simple steps will help you realize years and years of service and reliability from your new Ram. Read on for more:

Different Styles, Different Tastes: The Ram 2500 is available in several cab configurations and with a variety of engine choices. First up is the 5.7-liter 383-horsepower Hemi engine. Next comes the 6.4-liter 410-horsepower Hemi engine. Both use gasoline. Finally, the big grunt comes from the 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel producing 800 lb-ft of torque. That's almost enough to pull the Empire State Building off its foundation. (We exaggerate, but couldn't resist.) All are mated to a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode.
For detailed information, please consult your Ram 2500 Owner's Manual.



Pads, Rotors and More: Brakes are what restores order to the chaos found in the world of wheels. Compare them to any other sexy piece of safety equipment, and they don't even rate, but the reality is they are probably the most important device on your vehicle. That's why they need to be inspected as often as you have your oil changed. (Hey, that's a good idea.) Driving in a less than aggressive manner will also be helpful, making sure they last substantially longer than a driver who hurries up the highway, only to slam the brakes when things get a little close. But as always, your mileage may vary. Your Northlake Ram Service Advisor will be happy to inspect the pads and rotors during your next oil change.

Oil and Filters: Oil keeps things flowing smoothly inside your new Ram 2500. Regardless of which engine suits your needs, it still needs a high quality Conventional or Synthetic motor oil to lubricate the insides because, well frankly,



unlubricated metal doesn't play well with other unlubricated pieces of metal. By using high-grade Mopar-Approved Conventional or Synthetic Motor Oil you will be helping your Ram 2500 achieve peak performance. As described in your Ram 2500 Owner's Manual, your vehicle is equipped with an automatic Oil Change Indicator System to alert you when it is time for some new oil and a filter. Smart sensors within the system monitor your Ram 2500's workload to suggest you change the oil sooner than later based on the work your truck has done. That could be as few as 3,500- or as many as 7,500 miles. Your Northlake Ram Service Advisor will suggest changing it more frequently if you do a lot of towing or extreme duty. Regardless of how much you drive, don't let a year pass before coming back for another oil change.

Other Fluids: Oil isn't the only vital fluid coursing around your Ram 2500's veins, er, pipes. There's Coolant, Brake Fluid, Wiper Fluid, Transmission Fluid, Power Steering Fluid and others that all do their part to insure the engine runs at its most efficient. A periodic, monthly, check of the fluid levels will guarantee that your Ram 2500 is always ready for service, or that big family road trip, regardless of where you need it to take you. Your  Ram Service Technicians will be happy to top off the fluids as necessary, even between oil changes. Call Napleton Northlake Ram for a service appointment today.



Filtration: Your Northlake Ram 2500 breathes through a Mopar-approved air filter to clean the airflow before debris and dirt have had a chance to enter your engine. After approximately 30,000 miles, the filter will eventually wear out, but buck up! Your Northlake Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep Service Department will stock the correct filter for all your Ram needs.

Transmission Maintenance: Your Ram 2500 is equipped with a modern automatic or manual transmission. Thankfully there won't be a lot of maintenance through the life of the transmission but if you subject it to rather extreme duty, you might decide to replace the transmission fluid every 60,000 miles or so, otherwise your Ram 2500 Owner's Manual suggests a normal interval of once every 120,000 miles. Your transfer case-equipped Ram has more going on inside, so please consider changing the transfer case fluid with that same schedule: 60,000 miles for severe usage, 120,000 for standard usage.



Windshield Wipers: Windshield wipers should be considered as safety equipment on your Ram 2500 pickup truck. They keep the view clear ahead of you when in good condition.  Trucks like the Ram 2500 will likely be found in the heat, the cold and nearly all other conditions in between. But as they get older, they could become hard from the heat, brittle from the cool, and just plain worn out. Your  Northlake CDJR service department will stock the proper wipers for your Ram 2500 for continued top performance. A Napleton Pro Tip: When the wipers streak, spots or squeak, that's a good indication it's time for replacement.

Spark Plugs: Except for the Diesel-equipped version your  Northlake Ram 2500 features long-life spark plugs that are good for 100,000 miles. Most of the time they last that long, but every now and then, one wise guy manages to sneak through. At that point, and with the reasonable price associated with them, it is a good idea to change out the whole set. Your  Northlake Ram Service Department can offer Mopar-Approved replacement plugs if needed. Your Ram Truck Owner's Manual and  Northlake CDJR Service Advisor can also offer more extensive details.



All-Wheel-Alignment: Finding your Ram 2500 drifting right or left while supposedly being driven in a straight line is a clear sign that it might be in need of an alignment. If it dives left or right while braking, it definitely needs one! In addition to the annoying pull in either direction, it can cause tires to wear out quickly, thereby compounding the problem. Properly aligned, your Ram Truck should get equal tire wear at all four corners. A Napleton Pro Tip: Always rotate and balance your tires before settling down for an alignment. That way, tire wear should equalize at all four corners of your Ram 2500. Finally, consult your owner's manual and your  Northlake Service Advisor for more information.

Finally: It's great bedroom reading! That's right! The Ram 2500 Owner's Manual offers plenty of compelling tips for owners of the Ram 2500 Pickup truck. It also has all the details of how to get the most out of your Ram truck. Your  Northlake Ram, Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep service advisors are eager to offer you professional service that will keep your  Ram 2500 running like new. Call for more information today. And please remember to place the manual back in the Ram 2500's glovebox.