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Dodge Ram 2500

Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Dodge Ram 2500 — from 2003 to 2010.

20032010 Dodge Ram 2500

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

Tank34 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size265/70R17
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)55 PSI
Shop 265/70R17 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

20032010 Dodge Ram 2500

5.9L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel (ETJ) · 4WD

325 hp / 610 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-40
Capacity12 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual (G56)
FluidSAE 75W-85 Synthetic
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity4 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT (Mopar OAT)
Capacity24 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidATF+4
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Transfer Case

Fuel

Tank34 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size265/70R17
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)65 PSI
Shop 265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size65 (x2)
CCA800 A
Shop group 65 (x2) battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Timinggear-driven (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20072010 Dodge Ram 2500

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel (ETK) · 4WD

350 hp / 650 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-40
Capacity12 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic (68RFE)
FluidATF+4
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity17 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT (Mopar OAT)
Capacity24 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidATF+4
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Transfer Case

Fuel

Tank34 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size265/70R17
Pressure (front)55 PSI
Pressure (rear)65 PSI
Shop 265/70R17 tires

Battery

Group size65 (x2)
CCA800 A
Shop group 65 (x2) battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Timinggear-driven (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi