FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
1500 Regular Cab Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab Models 26 Gallons 98 Liters
1500 Regular Cab Longbed/Crew Quad Cab Models (Optional) 32 Gallons 121 Liters
2500/3500 Shortbed Models 31 Gallons 117 Liters
2500/3500 Longbed Models 32 Gallons 121 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
5.7L Engines (We recommend you use SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
5.7L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 5W-30, API Certified), for 2500/3500 trucks
operating under a gross combined weight rating greater than 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg).7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
6.4L Engines (We recommend you use SAE 0W-40 engine oil meeting the requirements
of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.)7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine For
2500/3500 trucks operating un-
der a gross combined weight rat-
inggreater 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®, Penn-
zoil®, Shell Helix® or equivalent. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 6.4L For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating
conditions, 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 Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in
all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® brand Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Spark Plugs – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane
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