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What oil does a Ram 1500 take?

Factory oil specification for the 2020–2025 Ram 1500.

Your oil

0W-20 full synthetic
Engine oil
every 7,500 mi
Change interval

Most Ram 1500 gas engines use 0W-20; the 3.0L EcoDiesel uses 5W-40 — check the oil cap. Spark plugs on the 5.7L HEMI last about 100,000 miles.

What it means

The first number (0W or 5W) is how the oil flows when cold — lower is better for cold starts. The second number (20 or 30) is how thick it stays when the engine is hot. "Full synthetic" is made in a lab, not refined from crude, so it lasts longer and protects better at high temperatures. Always use the viscosity your manual calls for — thicker is not better.

Change the oil at the interval above, or once a year if you drive less. If you tow, drive in extreme heat, or do lots of short trips, change it sooner.

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Not repair advice. Oil specs change by engine and trim. If your manual disagrees with this page, your manual wins.

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