3.6L V6 Pentastar eTorque
- Oil viscosity
- 0W-20
- Oil capacity
- 6 qt with filter
- Oil spec
- API SN Plus, MS-6395
- Timing drive
- Chain, no scheduled service
- Spark plugs
- Iridium
- Coolant
- Mopar 10-year OAT (purple)
DT (2019 to present)
2019 Ram 1500 Maintenance Schedule
Enter the current mileage to see what needs attention, then use the milestones below to plan the work ahead.
Review status Aug 11, 2026 Verification against the printed manual in progress
BodyPickup
DriveRWD / 4WD
Transmission8-speed automatic (8HP75/850RE)
Engines2 available
01 / Full schedule
Service points by mileage
Grouped the way a service booklet reads. Costs are broad national shop ranges; severe use shortens the intervals shown in that column.
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | Rotate | Every 8,000 mi | Same | $25 to $60 | Light |
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | Replace | 10,000 mi / 12 mo | 4,000 mi / 6 mo | $65 to $125 | Light |
| Front brake pads | Inspect | 10,000 mi / 12 mo | Same | $150 to $320 | Moderate |
| Oil filter | Replace | 10,000 mi / 12 mo | 4,000 mi / 6 mo | Included in service | Light |
| Rear brake pads | Inspect | 10,000 mi / 12 mo | Same | $150 to $320 | Moderate |
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake lines and hoses | Inspect | 15,000 mi / 12 mo | Same | Up to $60 | Light |
| Suspension and steering inspection | Inspect | 15,000 mi / 12 mo | Same | Up to $90 | Light |
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | Replace | 20,000 mi / 24 mo | Same | $45 to $95 | Easy |
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine air filter | Replace | Every 30,000 mi | 15,000 mi | $35 to $75 | Easy |
| Shocks and struts | Inspect | Every 30,000 mi | Same | $600 to $1400 | Involved |
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark plugs (5.7L V8 Hemi) | Replace | Every 32,000 mi | Same | $150 to $420 | Moderate |
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serpentine belt | Inspect | First at 60,000 mi, then every 15,000 mi | Same | $90 to $200 | Light |
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark plugs (3.6L V6 Pentastar eTorque) | Replace | Every 100,000 mi | Same | $150 to $420 | Moderate |
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front differential fluid | Replace | Every 120,000 mi | 40,000 mi | $70 to $140 | Moderate |
| Rear differential fluid | Replace | Every 120,000 mi | 40,000 mi | $70 to $140 | Moderate |
| Transfer case fluid | Replace | Every 120,000 mi | 60,000 mi | $75 to $150 | Moderate |
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | Replace | 150,000 mi / 120 mo | Same | $130 to $260 | Moderate |
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | Test | Every 12 mo | Same | $160 to $320 | Light |
| Battery terminal cleaning | Clean | Every 12 mo | Same | Up to $40 | Easy |
| Brake fluid | Inspect | Every 12 mo | Same | $90 to $160 | Moderate |
| Tire pressure | Inspect | Every 1 mo | Same | Up to $10 | Easy |
| Washer fluid | Inspect | Every 1 mo | Same | Up to $10 | Easy |
| Wiper blades | Inspect | Every 6 mo | Same | $30 to $80 | Easy |
| Service item | Action | Normal interval | Severe use | Shop range | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission fluid | Replace | No scheduled change | 60,000 mi | $150 to $320 | Moderate |
Time limits still apply when you drive fewer miles than the interval. Calendar-based items are listed in their own group above.
02 / Engine and fluids
The specs people need at the parts counter
Confirm the engine before buying fluids, filters, or ignition parts. Capacities and specs differ between them.
5.7L V8 Hemi
- Oil viscosity
- 0W-20
- Oil capacity
- 7 qt with filter
- Oil spec
- API SN Plus, MS-6395
- Timing drive
- Chain, no scheduled service
- Spark plugs
- Conventional, 16 plugs
- Coolant
- Mopar 10-year OAT (purple)
Common tire sizes 275/65R18285/45R22
03 / The year in context
What this schedule asks of you
The 2019 Ram 1500 DT launched with the Pentastar eTorque V6 and the 5.7L Hemi, both on the 8-speed automatic. Service pacing follows the indicator to a 10,000-mile oil ceiling with a 4,000-mile severe plan, ten-year coolant, and rotations at each oil change.
The 48-volt eTorque hardware changes little about routine service except emphasis: the drive belt now spins a motor generator, so belt condition checks stop being optional. The Hemi ignition schedule stays its usual self at sixteen plugs every 32,000 miles.
As a first-year platform, the DT rewards a recall lookup by VIN and attention to software updates. The mechanical schedule itself carries no surprises beyond the familiar lifetime-fluid debate on the 8-speed, where towing owners should side with the 60,000-mile severe interval.
SEV
Shorter intervals
Do you use the severe schedule?
Frequent short trips, towing, dusty roads, extreme temperatures, and long idling shorten the intervals. The severe column in the table above shows by how much; the toggle in the mileage check applies it.
Check severe-use timing04 / Worth knowing
Before you book service
- 01
The V6 is standard with the eTorque 48-volt system, and the Hemi offers it. The belt-driven motor generator makes the drive belt a genuine service item, not an afterthought; have it inspected on schedule.
- 02
The Hemi keeps its sixteen-plug, 32,000-mile ignition schedule in the DT generation.
- 03
The DT finally added a cabin air filter; owners moving from a DS truck will find one on this schedule for the first time.
- 04
The previous-generation truck sold alongside this one in 2019 as the Ram 1500 Classic. Confirm DT versus DS by VIN before ordering parts, because they share very little.
05 / Cost outlook
What routine service may cost
Estimated from this schedule over five years or 60,000 miles of normal driving. Parts, labor rates, location, and condition all move the total; treat these as planning figures.
5 years / 60K at a shop $920 to $2,250 Independent shop rates
DIY parts estimate $320 to $900 Routine items only
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- Engine oilAmazon AutoZone O'Reilly Auto Parts
- Engine air filterAmazon AutoZone O'Reilly Auto Parts
- Cabin air filterAmazon AutoZone O'Reilly Auto Parts
- Wiper bladesAmazon AutoZone O'Reilly Auto Parts
- Front brake padsAmazon AutoZone O'Reilly Auto Parts
- BatteryAmazon AutoZone O'Reilly Auto Parts
08 / Common questions
2019 1500 service answers
01 How often does a 2019 Ram 1500 need an oil change?
The published interval is every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. Under severe conditions such as short trips, towing, dust, or extreme temperatures, the interval drops to 4,000 miles.
02 Does the 2019 Ram 1500 have a timing belt or a timing chain?
Every available engine, the 3.6L V6 Pentastar eTorque and the 5.7L V8 Hemi, uses a timing chain. There is no scheduled timing belt replacement.
03 What oil does the 2019 Ram 1500 take, and how much?
3.6L V6 Pentastar eTorque: 0W-20, 6 quarts with filter. 5.7L V8 Hemi: 0W-20, 7 quarts with filter. Confirm the grade printed in the owner's manual before buying.
04 When do the spark plugs need to be replaced on a 2019 Ram 1500?
3.6L V6 Pentastar eTorque: every 100,000 miles. 5.7L V8 Hemi: every 32,000 miles.
05 Does the 2019 Ram 1500 ever need automatic transmission fluid changes?
The factory schedule lists no automatic transmission fluid change under normal driving, but the severe schedule calls for one at 60,000 miles. The 8-speed is sold as lifetime fill. ZF, who builds it, suggests fresh fluid near 60,000 to 80,000 miles for hard use, and the severe schedule agrees.
06 When does the 2019 Ram 1500 need a coolant change?
Engine coolant is due every 150,000 miles. The specified coolant is Mopar 10-year OAT (purple).
07 What extra maintenance does the 4WD 1500 need?
The driveline adds its own fluids: differential gear oil and, where fitted, transfer case fluid. They are inexpensive services with long intervals under normal use, and much shorter ones under towing or off-road duty. The schedule table lists each with its interval.
08 What counts as severe service for the 2019 Ram 1500?
Repeated trips under about five miles, extended idling, stop-and-go traffic in heat, dusty or gravel roads, towing, and sustained sub-freezing starts. If a few of those describe a typical week, use the severe column in the table above; most manufacturers write their fine print around exactly that kind of driving.
09 / Sources
Where this schedule came from
- 2019 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual, maintenance section Accessed 2026-08-11
- 2019 Ram 1500 User Guide, maintenance plan Accessed 2026-08-11
Reference only. Confirm the schedule for your exact vehicle in the owner's manual. This site is not affiliated with Ram or any manufacturer.
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