1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Maintenance Schedule

When it comes to your Dodge Ram 3500 Van, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your Ram 3500 Van could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. There's no need to guess when it's time to get Ram 3500 Van maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Just follow your 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van maintenance schedule!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Dodge themselves. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, filter changes, and fluid checks and exchanges. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Ram 3500 Van's life, increase your vehicle safety, and prevent common 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van problems.

Bring your 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your Ram 3500 Van’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your Dodge Ram 3500 Van battery. Sure, you could wait until your battery is completely dead, but it’s a much wiser decision to replace it before you need to. Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty Ram 3500 Van) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Dodge Ram 3500 Van won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van engine. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 1999 Ram 3500 Van. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van.

Maintaining your Dodge Ram 3500 Van steering and suspension system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! You can count on Firestone Complete Auto Care’s trained technicians to inspect this system and, if needed, provide the appropriate Dodge Ram 3500 Van steering and suspension services. This can include things like power steering fluid replacement, wheel alignment adjustments, replacement of struts and wheel bearings, and ball joint lubrication. Prevent damage or premature wear and tear on your Dodge Ram 3500 Van's steering system with regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Dodge Ram 3500 Van maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you (and your engine) could quickly lose your cool when there's a problem on the road–especially if that problem is an overheated engine or broken A/C. We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your Dodge Ram 3500 Van’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Need a new Dodge Ram 3500 Van radiator? We can take care of that. A/C smelling musty? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van maintenance.

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