2020 Ram 1500 fuel cap

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 553
FLUID CAPACITIES
USMetric
Fuel (Approximate)
1500 Regular Cab Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab Models 23 Gallons87 Liters
1500 Regular Cab Shortbed/Crew Quad Cab Models 26 Gallons98 Liters
1500 Regular Cab Longbed/Crew Quad Cab Models (Optional) 33 Gallons121 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 0W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts4.7 Liters
5.7L Engines (We recommend you use SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System
3.6L Engine (We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula that meets the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS.90032.) 13.7 Quarts
13 Liters
3.6L Motor Generator Unit (We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula that meets the requirements of
FCA Material Standard MS.90032.) 1.8 Quarts
1.7 Liters
5.7L Engine – 1500 Models (We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula that meets the requirements of
FCA Material Standard MS.90032.) 18.3 Quarts
17.3 Liters
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554 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant
We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).

Motor Generator Unit (If Equipped)
We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).

Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use 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 – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use 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 Filter We recommend you use Mopar brand Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol (Do not use
E-85).
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engines 89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable (R+M)/
2 Me thod, 0-15% Ethanol (Do not use E-85).
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MULTIMEDIA 603
Units — If Equipped
After pressing Units on the touchscreen, the following will be available:
Voice Settings
After pressing the Voice Settings button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Setting Name
Selectable Options
Units USMetric Custom
NOTE:
When the “Custom” setting is selected, units will appear according to your personally configured settings. To configure these
settings, press the “Custom” bar. The following settings will appear: Speed MPH km/h
Distance mi km
Fuel Consumption MPG (US)MPG (UK) L/100 km
km/L
Capacity Gal (US)Gal (UK) L
Pressure psikPa bar
Temperature °F °C
Setting Name Selectable Options
Voice Response Length Brief Detailed
Show Command List Neverw/Help Always
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Audio Systems (Radio) .......................................................... 557
Auto Down Power Windows .................................................. 95Auto Unlock, Doors ................................................................ 308
Automatic Door Locks ............................................................. 41
Automatic Headlights .............................................................. 70
Automatic High Beams ............................................................ 68
Automatic Tailgate Release ................................................... 107
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ................................ 91
Automatic Transmission ................................................ 304, 514 Adding Fluid ....................................................................... 514Fluid And Filter Change .................................................... 514
Fluid Change........................................................................ 514
Fluid Level Check ....................................................... 513, 514
Fluid Type .................................................................... 513, 556
Special Additives................................................................. 514
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ...................... 308
Auxiliary Driving Systems .................................................... 211
Axle Fluid......................................................................... 515, 556
Axle Lubrication...................................................................... 515 B
Back-Up .................................................................................... 396
Back-Up Camera ..................................................................... 396
Battery............................................................................... 181, 491 Charging System Light....................................................... 181
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ............................................ 21
Battery Saver Feature ............................................................... 73 Belts, Seat ..................................................................................286
Blind Spot Monitoring ............................................................ 211
Body Builders Guide ................................................................14
Body Mechanism Lubrication ...............................................502
B-Pillar Location ......................................................................521
Brake Assist System ................................................................200
Brake Control System .............................................................199
Brake Fluid .......................................................................512, 556
Brake System....................................................................512, 546 Fluid Check ..........................................................................512
Master Cylinder ...................................................................512Parking ..................................................................................297
Warning Light......................................................................179
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..............................................304
Bulb Replacement ...................................................................436
Bulbs, Light ......................................................................289, 436 C
Camera...................................................................................... 396
Camera, Rear....................................................................396, 398
Camper .....................................................................................146
Capacities, Fuel........................................................................553
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................................................................487, 493
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...............................................509
Car Washes ..............................................................................540
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...........................................286, 552
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Differential, Limited Slip ....................................................... 332
Disable Vehicle Towing ......................................................... 478
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............................................. 509
Do Not Disturb ........................................................................ 646
Door Ajar.......................................................................... 182, 183
Door Ajar Light ............................................................... 182, 183
Door Locks Automatic ............................................................................... 41
Doors........................................................................................... 35
Drag And Drop Menu ............................................................ 557
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .............................................................. 42
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ..................................................................................... 427
Dual Rear Wheels ................................................................... 547 E
Electric Brake Control System ............................................... 199 Anti-Lock Brake System ..................................................... 198
Electronic Roll Mitigation .......................................... 200, 210
Electric Parking Brake ............................................................ 297
Electrical Power Outlets......................................................... 128
Electronic Range Select (ERS)................................................ 309
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control).......................... 337
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................ 201
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ......................... 181 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ............................311, 314
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ..............................................477Hazard Warning Flasher ....................................................431
Jump Starting .......................................................................472
Emission Control System Maintenance ...............................196
Engine .......................................................................................487 Air Cleaner ...........................................................................494
Block Heater .........................................................................296
Break-In Recommendations...............................................297Compartment .......................................................487, 488, 489Compartment Identification ..............................487, 488, 489Coolant (Antifreeze)............................................................ 554
Exhaust Gas Caution................................................... 286, 552Fails To Start.........................................................................295
Flooded, Starting .................................................................295
Fuel Requirements ......................................................548, 553
Jump Starting .......................................................................472Oil ..........................................................................492, 553, 554
Oil Filler Cap ................................................................487, 493
Oil Filter ................................................................................494Oil Selection .................................................................492, 553
Oil Synthetic .........................................................................493
Overheating..........................................................................475
Starting..................................................................................292
Engine Oil Viscosity................................................................493
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Engine Oil Viscosity Chart .................................................... 493
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ......................... 262, 481
Entry System, Illuminated ....................................................... 75
Ethanol...................................................................................... 550
Exhaust Gas Cautions .................................................... 286, 552
Exhaust System ............................................................... 286, 505
Exterior Lighting ....................................................................... 66 Exterior Lights ................................................................... 66, 289 F
Filters Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 494Air Conditioning ........................................................... 93, 497
Engine Oil..................................................................... 494, 554
Engine Oil Disposal ............................................................ 494
Flashers Turn Signals ........................................................... 71, 193, 289
Flash-To-Pass ............................................................................. 69
Flat Tire Stowage .................................................................... 468
Fluid Capacities ....................................................................... 553
Fluid Leaks ............................................................................... 289
Fluid Level Checks Brake ..................................................................................... 512
Fluid, Brake .............................................................................. 556
Fluids And Lubricants ........................................................... 554
Fog Lights........................................................................... 71, 441
Fold-Flat Seats ........................................................................... 42 Forward Collision Warning................................................... 222
Four Wheel Drive .................................................................... 310
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................................................431
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........................................................477
Front Axle (Differential) .........................................................515
Fuel ............................................................................................548 Adding ..................................................................................403
Additives ..............................................................................550
Clean Air...............................................................................549
Ethanol ..................................................................................550
Gasoline ................................................................................548Light ...................................................................................... 185
Materials Added ..................................................................550
Methanol...............................................................................550
Octane Rating.......................................................548, 549, 554Requirements ...............................................................548, 553Tank Capacity ......................................................................553
Fuses..........................................................................................444 G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........................................109
Gasoline, Clean Air .................................................................549
Gasoline, Reformulated..........................................................549
General Information ...............................................................233
Glass Cleaning .........................................................................545
Grocery Bag Retainer ................................................................54
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................................................408
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