16. Maintenance

   
Here you will find detailed instructions on changing the oil, servicing the transmission, changing air filters and other maintenance and safety items for the RAM Promaster Van.  All have detailed videos at the bottom of this page.

Oil Cooler replacement         

RAM Promasters and all vehicles with Pentastar engines need to have there oil coolers replaced.   It is a know failure point.  I created a step by step video showing you how to do it.  (My longest video yet)  Its a simple part exchange, no high tech testing tools are needed.   I also created a separate Amazon project page listing all the tools and materials needed for the job, its at this LINK: Tools and Materials List

DORMAN Oil Cooler       
Stubby Socket Set       
1/4 drive Socket Set
Extension Set
Torx and E8 Set 

BOLT REMOVAL
Carbide Bits 
Large Bearing
Small Bearing
Upper manifold Bolts 
Borescope/Endoscope Camera

Oil Change             

Oil Change:  The RAM Promaster has a 5.9 Quart Oil capacity.  I recommend Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-20 Motor Oil specifically the Ultra – It has better performance characteristics than most other oils.  But do your own research.  Changing the oil regularly is important.  Oils is the blood of the vehicle!

Also, don’t idle your Promaster for long periods of time.  If you run at low idle for long periods of time the needle bearings in the rockers will wear. At low idle on the Pentastar engine the oil does not fully circulate. The result is a ticking noise from the engine. To avoid this wear and ticking noise, change the engine oil often, and do your best not stay at low idle. What I mean by this is don’t idle your engine for hours to charge your batteries, or keep the van warn or cold!

Below are the materials used in the Oil Change video.
Oil Extraction Pump          
Stubby Rachet Set     
15/16 inch socket      
24mm socket      
Oil Filter Cap     
Oil Filter    
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-20 Motor Oil      

Transmission Service               

I service the transmission every 30,000 miles (fluid and filter).  If you follow the instructions in my video changing the transmission fluid will be easy.  The first time you service the transmission replace the pan with one that has a drain plug.  Then you can easily change the transmission fluid quickly.  Changing the transmission filter every 30K, and the transmission fluid every 10-15K will keep the wear down and extend the trouble free life of the engine.   Note: Transmission Pan Bolts are 9mm, New Transmission Pan drain bolt 14mm, Transmission Filter uses #25 Torq bit.

Transmission Service materials:       
Transmission Pan             
Transmission Fluid      
Fel-Pro Gasket        
Hand Pump        
Transmission Filter 68018555AA     

Brake Cleaner       

Mopar Brake Fluid 
Torque Wrench capable of 9FTlbs        
Drain Pan
Funnel and Extension        Funnel Set #2

Laser Thermometer           
Transmission Dipstick
Long Zip Ties (as Dipstick)
Torx bit set
Low cost socket set with Torx bits           

Magnetic Socket inserts – Hold bolts in place!

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