2014 Ram 1500 Get to Know Guide 

ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.6L Engine
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5.7L ENGINE
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6.4L ENGINE
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3.0L DIESEL ENGINE
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6.7L DIESEL ENGINE – 2500/3500 68RFE TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
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6.7L DIESEL ENGINE – 3500 AS68RC HD TRANSMISSION – IF EQUIPPED
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Gasoline Versions
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant
3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 14 Quarts (13 Liters)
Engine Coolant
5.7L 1500 Models We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 16 Quarts (15 Liters)
Engine Coolant
5.7L 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) . 18.7 Quarts (17.7 Liters)
Engine Coolant
5.7L 2500/3500 Models
w/Heavy Duty We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) . 19.2 Quarts (18.2 Liters)
Engine Coolant
6.4L 2500/3500 Models We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) . 18.7 Quarts (17.7 Liters)
Engine Coolant
6.4L 2500/3500 Models
w/Heavy Duty We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) . 19.2 Quarts (18.2 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L, 5.7L We recommend you use
API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395 such as
MOPAR
®, Pennzoil®,and
Shell Helix®. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 3.6L Engine - 6 Quarts
(5.7 Liters)
5.7L Engine - 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L
For 2500/3500 trucks
operating with 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 Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395 such as
MOPAR
®, Pennzoil®,and
Shell Helix®. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 5.7L Engine - 7 Quarts
(6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 6.4L For best performance and
maximum protection under all types of operating con-ditions, the manufacturer
only recommends full syn-
thetic 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 require-
ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures. 6.4L Engine - 7 Quarts
(6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter
3.6L, 5.7L, 6.4L We recommend you
use MOPAR
®Engine
Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug 3.6L We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 6.4L We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
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