Ram oil and fluids

What oil does a Ram take?

The oil each Ram engine takes and how many quarts an oil change with filter needs, for 9 engines — from Ram's own US owner's manuals where they're published, each with its source. Look your car up by VIN for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.

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2.4 Tigershark MultiAir2 I4 — Jeep Renegade, Ram ProMaster City · 2015–2022

Engine oil: FCA MS-6395 · API Certified · 0W-20(2016–2018 · Renegade (2016 User Guide, 2018 manual) — ProMaster City handbook not retrieved); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Renegade: 'only recommends 0W-20 engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395.'
Oil change with filter: 5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)(Renegade (2016, 2018 manuals)); Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil capacity: 5.2 liters(ProMaster City (2021 press spec sheet)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Oil Capacity 5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)' — press sheet, filter not stated.
Coolant: FCA MS.90032 — Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every manual checked (2015-2026) names OAT coolant to MS.90032; the 2014 Dodge Dart manual names the earlier Chrysler OAT standard MS-12106. 'Should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any "globally compatible" coolant'; not designed for propylene-glycol coolant. The same coolant is specified for intercooler, motor-generator, power-electronics and battery circuits. Capacity varies by vehicle, engine and towing package — read the manual's Fluid Capacities table.
Brake fluid: DOT 4; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Renegade: 'Mopar DOT 4. If DOT 4 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 3 is acceptable. DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every 2 years.' ProMaster City brake-fluid type not confirmed (its schedule also changes brake fluid every two years).

Used in: Jeep Renegade 2.4 (2015-2021), Ram ProMaster City (2015-2022)Shared engine — also sold as Jeep

3.0 EcoDiesel V6 (Gen 3) · 2020–2023

Engine oil: FCA MS-12991 · API SN · 5W-40(2020–2020 · Ram 1500 EcoDiesel); Manufacturer-publishedSource; '5W-40 synthetic engine oil such as Mopar that meets FCA Material Standard MS-12991 and the API SN engine oil category is required.'
Engine oil: FCA MS-12991 · API SP · 5W-40(2023–2023 · Ram 1500 EcoDiesel); Manufacturer-publishedSource; '5W-40 synthetic engine oil such as Mopar that meets the manufacturer Material Standard MS-12991 and the API SP engine oil category is required.'
Engine oil: FCA MS-12991 · ACEA A3/B4 · API SN/SP · 5W-40(2023–2023 · Wrangler EcoDiesel); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Mopar API Certified SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-12991. Equivalent full synthetic SAE 5W-40 engine oil can be used but must be compliant to API SN/SP and ACEA A3/B4 specifications.'
Oil change with filter: 8.5 quarts (8 liters)(Ram 1500 (2020 and 2023 manuals)); Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter: 9 quarts (8.5 liters)(Wrangler (2023 manual)); Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant: FCA MS.90032 — Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every manual checked (2015-2026) names OAT coolant to MS.90032; the 2014 Dodge Dart manual names the earlier Chrysler OAT standard MS-12106. 'Should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any "globally compatible" coolant'; not designed for propylene-glycol coolant. The same coolant is specified for intercooler, motor-generator, power-electronics and battery circuits. Capacity varies by vehicle, engine and towing package — read the manual's Fluid Capacities table.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · SAE J1703; Manufacturer-publishedSource; US-designed Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler models: 'Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703'; manuals up to about 2019 add 'If DOT 3 ... is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable'. The 2023-2024 Wrangler and 2023 Ram 1500 manuals print 'SAE J1709' — apparently a misprint for J1703 (later manuals print J1703 again). Italian-designed models (Renegade, Hornet, ProMaster, ProMaster City) take DOT 4 changed every two years — see their engine entries.

Used in: Ram 1500 EcoDiesel (2020-2023), Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel (2020-2023), Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel (2021-2023)Shared engine — also sold as Jeep

3.0 Hurricane twin-turbo I6 — Ram 1500 · 2025 on

Engine oil: FCA MS-6395 · API SP (API SN PLUS also acceptable) · 0W-20(2025–2025 · Standard Output); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Mopar SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, which meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395. Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the API Starburst trademark with a certification level of API-SP or later. API-SN+ is also acceptable.' Earlier API levels 'can result in engine' damage.
Engine oil: FCA MS-A0921 · API SP (API SN PLUS also acceptable) · 0W-40(2025–2025 · High Output); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Mopar API Certified SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, which meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-A0921. Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-40 engine oil can be used but must have the API Donut trademark with a certification level of API-SP or later. API-SN+ is also acceptable.'
Oil change with filter: 7.5 quarts (7.1 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; One '3.0L Engine' row covers Standard and High Output.
Coolant: FCA MS.90032 — Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every manual checked (2015-2026) names OAT coolant to MS.90032; the 2014 Dodge Dart manual names the earlier Chrysler OAT standard MS-12106. 'Should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any "globally compatible" coolant'; not designed for propylene-glycol coolant. The same coolant is specified for intercooler, motor-generator, power-electronics and battery circuits. Capacity varies by vehicle, engine and towing package — read the manual's Fluid Capacities table.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · SAE J1703; Manufacturer-publishedSource; US-designed Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler models: 'Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703'; manuals up to about 2019 add 'If DOT 3 ... is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable'. The 2023-2024 Wrangler and 2023 Ram 1500 manuals print 'SAE J1709' — apparently a misprint for J1703 (later manuals print J1703 again). Italian-designed models (Renegade, Hornet, ProMaster, ProMaster City) take DOT 4 changed every two years — see their engine entries.

Used in: Ram 1500 3.0 Standard Output / High Output (2025-)

3.6 Pentastar V6 — Grand Cherokee, Durango, Ram 1500 · 2011 on

Engine oil: FCA MS-6395 · API Certified · 5W-20(2015–2018 · Ram 1500 (DS, incl. 1500 Classic)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.' The manual adds: 'Mopar SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to ... MS-6395 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.'
Engine oil: FCA MS-6395 · API Certified · 0W-20(2017–2017 · Grand Cherokee (WK2)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'API Certified SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.'
Engine oil: FCA MS-6395 · API Certified · 0W-20(2020–2020 · Ram 1500 (DT)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'API Certified SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.'
Engine oil: FCA MS-6395 · API Starburst · 0W-20(2022–2025 · Grand Cherokee / Grand Cherokee L (WL), Ram 1500 (DT)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Mopar SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395. Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the API Starburst trademark.'
Oil change with filter: 6 quarts (5.6 liters)(Grand Cherokee WK2 (2017 manual)); Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter: 5 quarts (4.7 liters)(Grand Cherokee / Grand Cherokee L WL (2022 manual)); Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter: 6 quarts (5.6 liters)(Ram 1500 DS / 1500 Classic (2015 and 2018 manuals)); Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil change with filter: 5 quarts (4.7 liters)(Ram 1500 DT (2020, 2023 and 2025 manuals)); Manufacturer-publishedSource
Oil capacity: 5.7 liters(Durango (2024 press spec sheet)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Oil Capacity 6 quarts (5.7 liters)' — press sheet, filter not stated. No Durango owner's manual could be retrieved.
Coolant: FCA MS.90032 — Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every manual checked (2015-2026) names OAT coolant to MS.90032; the 2014 Dodge Dart manual names the earlier Chrysler OAT standard MS-12106. 'Should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any "globally compatible" coolant'; not designed for propylene-glycol coolant. The same coolant is specified for intercooler, motor-generator, power-electronics and battery circuits. Capacity varies by vehicle, engine and towing package — read the manual's Fluid Capacities table.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · SAE J1703; Manufacturer-publishedSource; US-designed Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler models: 'Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703'; manuals up to about 2019 add 'If DOT 3 ... is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable'. The 2023-2024 Wrangler and 2023 Ram 1500 manuals print 'SAE J1709' — apparently a misprint for J1703 (later manuals print J1703 again). Italian-designed models (Renegade, Hornet, ProMaster, ProMaster City) take DOT 4 changed every two years — see their engine entries.

Used in: Jeep Grand Cherokee / Grand Cherokee L (2011-), Dodge Durango (2011-), Ram 1500 incl. eTorque (2013-)Shared engine — also sold as Jeep, Dodge

3.6 Pentastar V6 — Ram ProMaster · 2014 on

Engine oil: FCA MS-6395 · API Starburst · 0W-20(2022–2022 · ProMaster); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Mopar SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395. Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the API Starburst trademark.'
Oil change with filter: 6 quarts (5.6 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant: FCA MS.90032 — Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every manual checked (2015-2026) names OAT coolant to MS.90032; the 2014 Dodge Dart manual names the earlier Chrysler OAT standard MS-12106. 'Should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any "globally compatible" coolant'; not designed for propylene-glycol coolant. The same coolant is specified for intercooler, motor-generator, power-electronics and battery circuits. Capacity varies by vehicle, engine and towing package — read the manual's Fluid Capacities table.
Brake fluid: DOT 4; Manufacturer-publishedSource; Italian-designed van: 'Mopar DOT 4. DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every two years regardless of mileage.'

Used in: Ram ProMaster 1500/2500/3500 (2014-)

5.7 HEMI V8 — Ram 2500/3500 · 2012–2018

Engine oil: FCA MS-6395 · API Certified · 5W-20(2015–2018 · Ram 2500/3500); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.'
Engine oil: FCA MS-6395 · API Certified · 5W-30(2015–2015 · Ram 2500/3500 operating above 14,000 lb (6,350 kg) gross combined weight rating); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 2015 manual: 'Engine Oil — 5.7L Engine 2500/3500 trucks operating under a gross combined weight rating greater than 14,000 lbs (6,350 kg): We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395.' The 2018 manual's table lists only 5W-20 for the 5.7L.
Oil change with filter: 7 quarts (6.6 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant: FCA MS.90032 — Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every manual checked (2015-2026) names OAT coolant to MS.90032; the 2014 Dodge Dart manual names the earlier Chrysler OAT standard MS-12106. 'Should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any "globally compatible" coolant'; not designed for propylene-glycol coolant. The same coolant is specified for intercooler, motor-generator, power-electronics and battery circuits. Capacity varies by vehicle, engine and towing package — read the manual's Fluid Capacities table.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · SAE J1703; Manufacturer-publishedSource; US-designed Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler models: 'Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703'; manuals up to about 2019 add 'If DOT 3 ... is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable'. The 2023-2024 Wrangler and 2023 Ram 1500 manuals print 'SAE J1709' — apparently a misprint for J1703 (later manuals print J1703 again). Italian-designed models (Renegade, Hornet, ProMaster, ProMaster City) take DOT 4 changed every two years — see their engine entries.

Used in: Ram 2500 / 3500 gasoline (2012-2018)

5.7 HEMI V8 (incl. eTorque) — Grand Cherokee, Durango, Ram 1500, Wagoneer · 2012 on

Engine oil: FCA MS-6395 · API Certified · 5W-20(2015–2020 · Grand Cherokee (WK2, 2017 manual), Ram 1500 DS/Classic (2015, 2018), Ram 1500 DT (2020)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.'
Engine oil: FCA MS-6395 · API Starburst · 0W-20(2022–2023 · Grand Cherokee (WL), Wagoneer, Ram 1500 (DT)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Mopar SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395. Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the API Starburst trademark.' The 2020 Ram 1500 manual still named 5W-20; the 2022-on manuals name 0W-20.
Oil change with filter: 7 quarts (6.6 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Same figure in every manual checked (Grand Cherokee 2017/2022, Ram 1500 2015/2018/2020/2023, Wagoneer 2022). Durango 2024 press sheet also says 7 quarts (6.6 liters).
Coolant: FCA MS.90032 — Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every manual checked (2015-2026) names OAT coolant to MS.90032; the 2014 Dodge Dart manual names the earlier Chrysler OAT standard MS-12106. 'Should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any "globally compatible" coolant'; not designed for propylene-glycol coolant. The same coolant is specified for intercooler, motor-generator, power-electronics and battery circuits. Capacity varies by vehicle, engine and towing package — read the manual's Fluid Capacities table.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · SAE J1703; Manufacturer-publishedSource; US-designed Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler models: 'Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703'; manuals up to about 2019 add 'If DOT 3 ... is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable'. The 2023-2024 Wrangler and 2023 Ram 1500 manuals print 'SAE J1709' — apparently a misprint for J1703 (later manuals print J1703 again). Italian-designed models (Renegade, Hornet, ProMaster, ProMaster City) take DOT 4 changed every two years — see their engine entries.

Used in: Jeep Grand Cherokee (2012-), Dodge Durango (2012-), Ram 1500 incl. eTorque and 1500 Classic (2012-), Wagoneer (2022-2023)Shared engine — also sold as Jeep, Dodge

6.4 HEMI V8 — Ram 2500/3500 · 2014 on

Engine oil: FCA MS-12633 · API SN · 0W-40(2015–2020 · Ram 2500/3500); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 2015/2018 wording: 'the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN. The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.'
Engine oil: FCA MS-A0921 · API Donut · 0W-40(2023–2025 · Ram 2500/3500); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'Mopar API Certified SAE 0W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-A0921. Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-40 engine oil can be used but must have the API Donut trademark.'
Oil change with filter: 7 quarts (6.6 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant: FCA MS.90032 — Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every manual checked (2015-2026) names OAT coolant to MS.90032; the 2014 Dodge Dart manual names the earlier Chrysler OAT standard MS-12106. 'Should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any "globally compatible" coolant'; not designed for propylene-glycol coolant. The same coolant is specified for intercooler, motor-generator, power-electronics and battery circuits. Capacity varies by vehicle, engine and towing package — read the manual's Fluid Capacities table.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · SAE J1703; Manufacturer-publishedSource; US-designed Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler models: 'Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703'; manuals up to about 2019 add 'If DOT 3 ... is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable'. The 2023-2024 Wrangler and 2023 Ram 1500 manuals print 'SAE J1709' — apparently a misprint for J1703 (later manuals print J1703 again). Italian-designed models (Renegade, Hornet, ProMaster, ProMaster City) take DOT 4 changed every two years — see their engine entries.

Used in: Ram 2500 / 3500 gasoline (2014-)

6.7 Cummins I6 turbo-diesel — Ram 2500/3500 · 2019 on

Engine oil: FCA MS-10902 · API CK-4 · 10W-30(2020–2025 · Ram 2500/3500 Cummins — ambient above 0°F (-18°C)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'In ambient temperatures above 0°F (-18°C), we recommend using 10W-30 engine oil such as Mopar, Shell Rotella and Shell Rimula that meets the manufacturer Material Standard MS-10902 and the API CK-4 engine oil category is required. Products meeting Cummins CES 20081 may also be used.'
Engine oil: FCA MS-10902 · API CK-4 · 5W-40(2020–2025 · Ram 2500/3500 Cummins — ambient below 0°F (-18°C)); Manufacturer-publishedSource; 'In ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), we recommend using 5W-40 synthetic engine oil such as Mopar, Shell Rotella and Shell Rimula that meets the manufacturer Material Standard MS-10902 and the API CK-4 engine oil category is required.'
Oil change with filter: 12 quarts (11.4 liters); Manufacturer-publishedSource
Coolant: FCA MS.90032 — Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology); Manufacturer-publishedSource; Every manual checked (2015-2026) names OAT coolant to MS.90032; the 2014 Dodge Dart manual names the earlier Chrysler OAT standard MS-12106. 'Should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any "globally compatible" coolant'; not designed for propylene-glycol coolant. The same coolant is specified for intercooler, motor-generator, power-electronics and battery circuits. Capacity varies by vehicle, engine and towing package — read the manual's Fluid Capacities table.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 · SAE J1703; Manufacturer-publishedSource; US-designed Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler models: 'Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703'; manuals up to about 2019 add 'If DOT 3 ... is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable'. The 2023-2024 Wrangler and 2023 Ram 1500 manuals print 'SAE J1709' — apparently a misprint for J1703 (later manuals print J1703 again). Italian-designed models (Renegade, Hornet, ProMaster, ProMaster City) take DOT 4 changed every two years — see their engine entries.

Used in: Ram 2500 / 3500 Cummins (2019-)

Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a dealer or a parts catalog and haven't been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with your owner's manual or a dealer reading the VIN.

Common questions

What oil does a Ram take?

It depends on the engine. Across the 9 Ram engines we hold, the grades named are mostly 0W-20, 5W-40, 0W-40, with FCA MS-6395, FCA MS-12991, FCA MS-A0921, FCA MS-12633. Find your engine above, or enter your VIN for the exact match.

How many quarts of oil does a Ram take?

Between 5 and 12 quarts for an oil change with filter, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source.

What oil does a Ram take?

By engine

2.4 Tigershark MultiAir2 I4 — Jeep Renegade, Ram ProMaster City · 2015–2022

3.0 EcoDiesel V6 (Gen 3) · 2020–2023

3.0 Hurricane twin-turbo I6 — Ram 1500 · 2025 on

3.6 Pentastar V6 — Grand Cherokee, Durango, Ram 1500 · 2011 on

3.6 Pentastar V6 — Ram ProMaster · 2014 on

5.7 HEMI V8 — Ram 2500/3500 · 2012–2018

5.7 HEMI V8 (incl. eTorque) — Grand Cherokee, Durango, Ram 1500, Wagoneer · 2012 on

6.4 HEMI V8 — Ram 2500/3500 · 2014 on

6.7 Cummins I6 turbo-diesel — Ram 2500/3500 · 2019 on

Common questions

Oil type and capacity by make