The Dodge Ram 1500 is the last model year before Ram became its own manufacturer under the Dodge umbrella. The Dodge Ram 1500 comes with three potential engines: the 3.7 liter, 4.7 liter, and 5.7 liter and all have different oil capacities. The 3.7 takes 5 U.S. quarts (4.7 liters), the 4.7 takes 6 U.S. quarts (5.7 liters), and the 5.7 liter takes 7 U.S. quarts (6.6 liters).

Whether you’re towing a large load or just going for a ride down the road, the Dodge Ram 1500 can get you where you’re looking to go. But you need to make sure that the engine stays running smoothly. Keeping on top of regular

car repair

and maintenance will keep your truck towing whatever you need, and one of the most important aspects of that maintenance is the oil.

Read on to find out how much oil and what kind of oil the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 needs. You’ll also find out how often to change that oil and how you can do it yourself.

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 engine oil capacity

The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 came with three options when it came to engine size. And each of these engines requires a different amount of engine oil.

Engine	Oil Capacity
3.7 liter	5 U.S. quarts (4.7 liters)
4.7 liter	6 U.S. quarts (5.7 liters)
5.7 liter	7 U.S. quarts (6.6 liters)

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The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 oil capacity can be particularly tricky to decode. The numerical liters attached to the engine represent the engine’s displacement and not the oil capacity. When you’re figuring out how much oil you’ll need for your truck’s oil replacement, make sure that you’re looking at the oil capacity on the table above and not the displacement.

The 2010 Dodge Ram owner manuals are less specific than more contemporary ones. They often used the same manual for multiple vehicles. When you check your owner’s manual, just make sure that you’re looking at the numbers for the right model and engine size.

What kind of oil does a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 need?

Now that you know how much oil you’ll need to change it out, let’s talk about what kind of oil you’re going to need for your 1500. In this case, it’s SAE 5W-20 engine oil. These numbers denote the viscosity of the oil.

The manufacturer recommends that you only use oil approved by the American Petroleum Institute (API), which will be denoted with a special sticker or design on the label of the oil.

You can use synthetic oil in the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. But you should only use it if it reaches the same minimum requirements as the non-synthetic oil listed above.

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How often to change oil on a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500

You should change the oil in your Dodge Ram 1500 every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first. This might need to be more frequent if you’re driving on dusty roads, a lot of short trips, or in colder weather.

The manufacturer notes that under no circumstances should you wait more than 6 months or 6,000 miles to change the oil. This could cause irreparable damage to the engine.

While these are suggestions, it can be a good idea to check your oil once a month. The main thing you’re looking for is the amount of oil you have left. To check the oil, you’ll need to pop the hood and locate the dipstick.

While it’s important to have the proper amount of oil in your vehicle, it’s also important that the quality of the oil is also up to par. When you’re checking the level, also keep an eye on the color. If it’s dark brown or black it means that the oil is likely past its prime because it should be light brown or amber. If the oil is coarse or gritty, that’s another sign that you’ll need to change the oil.

How to change your oil and oil filter

You might be concerned about the costs

of maintaining your Dodge Ram.

If you are, changing your own oil can save you some money, especially considering that oil changes are one of the most frequent forms of maintenance on any vehicle.

To change your own oil you’ll need to have a few things on hand: a socket wrench, an oil filter wrench, a drain pan, new oil, and a new oil filter.

Get the truck to a normal running temperature and then turn it off. Make sure that the parking brake is engaged. Then pop the hood and remove the cap off the oil reservoir to allow for quicker drainage. Then you’re going to need to get under the truck, which may want to elevate the vehicle for, but it isn’t necessary.

Locate the oil drain plug and place the drain pan below it. When you remove the oil drain plug, make sure you have a firm grip on it unless you want to be fishing it out through old oil later. You also want to make sure that your drain pan is large enough to accommodate all of the oil that you’re removing.

The oil will drain quickly, but you want to make sure it drains completely. While that’s finishing up, open up the oil filter and let any excess oil drain from it before you remove and replace it. Wipe off the oil drain plug and the opening before securely replacing it. After you’ve done that, put in the new oil, make sure there are no leaks, and enjoy your truck.

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