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2011 Ram 1500 parts
Common replacement parts for the 2011 Ram 1500, what usually wears out, a general maintenance schedule, and where to shop. Parts can differ by engine, trim and build date, so confirm fitment with your VIN before you buy.
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Brakes
- Front Brake Pads
- Rear Brake Pads
- Front Brake Rotors
- Rear Brake Rotors
- Front Brake Caliper
- Brake Master Cylinder
Ignition & Starting
Electrical & Charging
Cooling
Belts & Pulleys
Engine
Fuel System
Air Intake & Turbo
Maintenance
Exhaust & Emissions
Sensors & Modules
Steering
Suspension
Drivetrain & Axles
Heating & A/C
Lighting
Body & Exterior
General maintenance schedule
These are common starting intervals, not a factory schedule for your engine. Your owner's manual always wins.
| Engine oil & filter | Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Use the oil grade and spec in your owner's manual. Some engines allow longer. |
|---|---|
| Tire rotation | Every 7,500 miles or 6 months Also a good time to check tread depth and pressures. |
| Brake inspection | Every 12,000 miles or 1 year Pads, rotors, lines and fluid level. |
| Cabin air filter | Every 15,000 miles or 1 year Sooner if the airflow smells musty or feels weak. |
| Engine air filter | Every 20,000 miles or 2 years Sooner on dusty or gravel roads. |
| Wiper blades | Every 1 year |
| 12V battery test | Every 3 years Most 12V batteries last 3 to 5 years. Test before winter. |
| Brake fluid flush | Every 30,000 miles or 2 years Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. |
| Spark plugs | Every 60,000 miles Iridium or platinum plugs often go 100,000 miles. Check the manual. |
| Transmission fluid | Every 60,000 miles Interval varies a lot by transmission. Check the manual. |
| Coolant flush | Every 60,000 miles or 5 years Some long-life coolants go 100,000+ miles. |
| Serpentine belt | Every 90,000 miles Inspect for cracks at every oil change. |
| Timing belt (if equipped) | Every 90,000 miles or 7 years Skip if your engine has a timing chain. Check the manual. |
Safety recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Ram 1500. Recalls apply by model year, and not every vehicle of that year is affected. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT (17V821000): Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 a…
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING (18V160000): Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missour…
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT (13V038000): Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota tru…
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE (10V656000): CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAM 1500 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCE A NOISE (GROWL, GRIND) COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE BEARING WHICH C…
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