RAM 1500 Oil Type and Capacity by Year
We've checked 4 1500 model-year and engine combinations from 2021 to 2024 against RAM's own documents. They call for SAE 0W-20 or SAE 5W-20 oil, depending on the year and engine. Oil capacity also varies by engine, so find your year and engine in the table below.
1500 oil by year and engine
| Year | Engine | Viscosity | Oil specification | Capacity with filter | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.6L 3.6L Engine |
0W-20 | FCA Material Standard MS-6395 (full synthetic) | 5 quarts | 2024 3.6L specs Owner's manual |
| 2023 | 5.7L 5.7L Engine |
0W-20 | FCA Material Standard MS-6395 (full synthetic) | 7 quarts | 2023 5.7L specs Owner's manual |
| 2022 | 3.6L 3.6L Engine |
0W-20 | FCA Material Standard MS-6395 (full synthetic) | 5 quarts | 2022 3.6L specs Owner's manual |
| 2021 | 5.7L 5.7L Engine |
5W-20 | FCA Material Standard MS-6395 | 7 quarts | 2021 5.7L specs Owner's manual |
Every row links to a page that cites the manufacturer document and page numbers it comes from. Values are shown as the manufacturer prints them.
What changed between years
- 5.7L (5.7L Engine): the manual's viscosity changed from SAE 5W-20 in 2021 to SAE 0W-20 in 2023.
Compared between the years listed above for the same engine code, using each year's cited manual.
RAM 1500 oil FAQs
What oil does a RAM 1500 take?
It depends on the year and engine. The 4 combinations above call for SAE 0W-20 or SAE 5W-20. The 2024 3.6L calls for SAE 0W-20 meeting FCA Material Standard MS-6395 (full synthetic).
How much oil does a RAM 1500 hold?
The 2024 3.6L holds 5 quarts with the filter. Other years and engines differ; see the capacity column above.
How do I know which engine my 1500 has?
Check the engine listed in your owner's manual or on the under-hood emissions label, or decode your VIN. See how to find your engine code.