Most of the upkeep on a Ram 1500 doesn’t need a shop. I’ve filmed the jobs I do myself on my 2011 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 HEMI, from a two-minute dome light swap to a rear brake rotor. Here they are in one place, with the parts I used for each.
1. Change the oil
Full walkthrough: How I Change the Oil on My 2011 Ram 1500.
Parts: Mopar MO-090 Oil Filter, plus a 5W-20 full synthetic such as Mobil 1 Extended Performance or Pennzoil Ultra Platinum. While the hood is up: ECOGARD XA3462 air filter.
2. Find the washer fluid cap and top it off
Fluid: Rain-X 2-in-1 All Season Washer Fluid.
3. Replace the wiper blades
Blades: Ram 1500 Wiper Blades (2009-2018).
4. Taillight bulbs, and getting the housing back on
Bulbs: Ram 1500 Tail/Brake Light LED Bulb (2-pack).
5. Two-minute dome light swap
Kit: Ram 1500 Interior/Dome LED Light Kit.
6. Replace the antenna
Part: Ram 1500 Replacement Antenna Mast.
7. No heat? Thermostat and coolant
Parts: Engine Thermostat (2003-2018 Ram 1500/2500) and Mopar Orange Coolant.
8. Rear brake rotor
Kit: Ram 1500 Rear Brake Kit (Detroit Axle). Tools: Amazon Basics 201-Piece Socket Set.
Keep in the truck
A NOCO Boost GB40 jump starter, a car fuse kit and a roll of Gorilla duct tape.
Always check your owner’s manual for the right part numbers and torque specs for your trim. Everything above is in the Shop under Auto & DIY.
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