Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria
2020 Ram 3500 Oil Filter
Ram 3500 Oil Filter service at Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria in Peoria, AZ
Frequently asked questions
The 2020 Ram 3500 is a heavy-duty pickup with a 6.4-liter V8 engine, and its oil filter plays a quiet but important role in protecting that engine. At Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria in Peoria, AZ, an oil filter service includes a filter matched to the engine's specification, a new drain plug gasket or washer where the engine uses one, and a leak check after the engine has run. Replacing the filter with the oil helps keep debris from circulating through the engine unfiltered. If your filter has gone beyond the manufacturer's 10,000-mile replacement interval, the oil has darkened quickly after a change, or the engine sounds noisier than usual, you can schedule service with the dealership service team.
What an oil filter replacement on a 2020 Ram 3500 involves
An oil filter replacement for the 2020 Ram 3500 begins with fitting a filter matched to the engine's specification. The correct match matters because the filter must work with the engine's lubrication system and retain the debris carried by the oil. During the service, the oil filter is replaced alongside the oil rather than being stretched across two changes.
Where the engine uses one, the service also includes a new drain plug gasket or washer. Renewing that sealing item supports a proper seal when the drain plug is refitted. After the engine has run, the technician checks the filter seal for leaks. This final check helps confirm that the filter and sealing surfaces are secure before the vehicle returns to the road.
The manufacturer’s published maintenance schedule calls for oil filter replacement every 10,000 miles for this model year. To have the filter matched to the engine actually fitted and replaced alongside the oil, schedule service at Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria.
Why the filter matters on a 2020 Ram 3500
The 2020 Ram 3500 can use a 6.4-liter, 6,417 cc V8 engine producing 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. As oil moves through an engine of this size, it carries debris away from internal components. The oil filter holds that debris so the oil circulating through the engine is filtered.
As the filter loads with the material it captures, its bypass valve opens. That means a loaded filter does not stop the engine getting oil; it stops the engine getting filtered oil, and that is worse in a quiet way. Unfiltered oil can continue circulating while the driver may notice only an oil-pressure warning or an engine that sounds noisier than usual.
That is why the filter is replaced with the oil instead of being stretched across two changes. A filter that has already collected debris has less useful filtering capacity. Replacing it alongside the oil keeps the service focused on fresh oil and a clean filter, following the manufacturer’s 10,000-mile oil-filter interval.
Oil and filter service at Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria
Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria provides oil filter service for drivers of the 2020 Ram 3500 in Peoria, AZ. The service is centered on the vehicle in the bay: the filter is matched to the engine actually fitted, a new drain plug gasket or washer is used where applicable, and the filter seal is checked after the engine runs.
The service also addresses signs that can appear when a filter has gone longer than the oil-change interval. An oil-pressure warning, oil that darkens quickly after a change, or an engine that sounds noisier than usual is a reason to arrange an inspection and discuss the vehicle’s service history. The manufacturer’s published schedule for this model year calls for replacing the oil filter every 10,000 miles.
To arrange oil and filter service, schedule an appointment online or review current service specials. Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria is located at 8665 West Bell Road, Peoria, AZ 85382. Call 623-400-7471 for assistance.
