Rams are known to be able to handle it all. With care and a
regular maintenance schedule
, they can run for up to 300,000 miles and/or 20 years before retiring! If you want that kind of longevity from your 2020 Ram 1500, learn about its engine oil capacity and how to do your own oil changes. It’s easier than you think!And that’s why
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First, how much engine oil does a 2020 Ram 1500 5.7 need?
The 5.7-liter engine of the Ram 1500 takes 7 quarts or 6.6 liters of engine oil. Keep in mind that the 7 quarts needed for an oil change is your Ram’s engine oil capacity—the 5.7 liters is actually your engine displacement. The displacement is the amount of room the cylinders take up in the engine.
What kind of oil does a 2020 Ram 1500 5.7 need?
Now that we know how much oil you need, let’s talk about what kind of oil you should buy. When you walk down the engine oil aisle, the options seem endless and you have to get the right one to protect your engine. The manufacturer recommends API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil.
To protect your engine, the oil needs to be thin enough to flow through the engine during cold weather but remain thick enough to provide proper coating when the engine is hot. That is why the numbers on your can of oil are so important.
The 5W is the viscosity (thickness) rating for when the engine is cold, with W meaning winter. The 20 represents the viscosity needed when the engine is hot. As well, API stands for American Petroleum Institute and SAE stands for Societ of Automotive Engineers—the entity that codes oil viscosity to assure a reliability standard from all engine oil companies.
Another fact to note is that there are oil grades along with oil types. The oil grade required for the Ram 1500 is stamped on the engine oil cap under the hood of your trunk. You will want to get full-synthetic oil.
We know that will still leave you with plenty (maybe too many) of options! Here are the most popular choices from other Ram owners like yourself:
OEM oil:
Mopar MaxPro 5W20 SAE Motor Oil
Premium high-mileage oil:
Platinum High Mileage 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
Bargain oil: Super
Tech All Mileage Synthetic Blend Motor Oil SAE 5W-20
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How often to change oil on a 2020 Ram 1500 5.7
Ok, ready to
change your oil
? Maybe, or maybe not! When was the last time you had your oil changed? Ram recommends changing your oil every 3,000-5,000 miles. If you’ve had it done more recently, you won’t need to do anything just yet.Also, the oil change frequency is just a recommendation. Every truck and driver is a little different. If you choose to go with a lower quality oil or maybe a synthetic blend instead of full synthetic oil, you should stay within those guidelines. On the other hand, if you put low miles on your truck or chose a high-quality motor oil, you might be able to stretch it to 7,500-10,000 miles.
The best way to get to know your truck and learn when the best time to change your oil is to check your dipstick at every other fuel up. Here is what to look for:
Dark brown or black oil (clean oil is light brown or amber, like a cup of tea—dirty oil is like a cup of soda)
Gritty oil (clean oil is smooth)
New engine noises
New burning smells
Changes in your vehicle’s performance
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