RAM 1500 Owner's Manual page 820

818 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Component
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine 2500/3500
trucks operating under a gross com-
bined weight rating greater than
14,000 lbs/(6,350 kg.)
Engine Oil – 6.4L
Engine Oil Filter
Spark Plugs
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85)
Engine – If Equipped
Fuel Selection – 5.7L/6.4L Engines
Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, Shell Helix® or equivalent. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade.
For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat-
ing 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 equiva-
lent MOPAR® engine oil meeting the requirements of FCA US Material
Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
We recommend you use MOPAR® brand Engine Oil Filters.
We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
87 Octane, Up To 85% Ethanol.
89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.