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Dodge Ram 1500

Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Dodge Ram 1500 — from 2002 to 2010.

20022008 Dodge Ram 1500

3.7L V6 PowerTech (EKG) · RWD

215 hp / 235 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic (42RLE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity8.8 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT (Mopar OAT)
Capacity14 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidATF+4
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 245/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size65
CCA650 A
Shop group 65 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service48,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20022008 Dodge Ram 1500

4.7L V8 PowerTech (EVA) · 4WD

235 hp / 295 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic (545RFE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT (Mopar OAT)
Capacity14.8 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidATF+4
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Transfer Case

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size265/70R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size65
CCA750 A
Shop group 65 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service48,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20032010 Dodge Ram 1500

5.7L V8 HEMI (EZH) · 4WD

345 hp / 375 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity7 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic (545RFE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity11 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT (Mopar OAT)
Capacity14.6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidATF+4
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Transfer Case

Fuel

Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size275/60R20
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 275/60R20 tires

Battery

Group size65
CCA800 A
Shop group 65 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.043 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi