To ensure your 2021 Dodge Ram stays in good form, you’ll want to use 5W-20 full synthetic oil in its engine. The engine oil capacity on this luxurious pickup is 7 quarts.

With a high-end truck like the Ram, maintenance fees can get pricey. With more expensive parts, the 2021 Dodge Ram is a truck you’ll want to maintain carefully. One way to stay on top of maintenance costs is regular oil changes–and you can do them from home.

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2021 Dodge Ram engine oil capacity

The 2021 Dodge Ram has an engine oil capacity of 7 quarts or 6.7 liters. Now, the engine oil capacity is different than the engine’s displacement. Where the oil capacity is the amount of oil you’ll need for an oil change, the displacement is the volume the engine’s cylinders take up. The 2021 Dodge Ram’s engine displacement could be 5.7L, 3.6L, 3.0L, or 6.2L, depending on the trim level and engine option you select.

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What kind of oil does a 2021 Dodge Ram need?

Now that you know how much oil your Ram needs, the next question is: what kind of oil does it need? Not all oils will work well with your 2021 Dodge Ram, so think twice before buying the first five-quart bottle you see. Dodge recommends using a 5W-20 full synthetic oil for your Dodge Ram.

Let’s break down what that means. The 5 and 20 both refer to the oil’s viscosity–or how thick it is. The “W” stands for winter, which means the 5 refers to the oil’s low viscosity at 0°F. The number 20 refers to the fact that it's also relatively thin all the way up to 212°F.

A full synthetic oil has fewer impurities than a conventional one, allowing for better resistance to forming sludge or deposits in your engine. In summary, a 5W-20 full synthetic oil will allow your Ram engine to perform well under different weather conditions with minimal wear and tear on the engine.

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How often to change the oil on a 2021 Dodge Ram

To make sure your new oil stays clean and functional, Dodge recommends changing it every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. If you drive a lot, you can also gauge it by changing your oil every six months.

If you’re unsure when to change your oil, try checking your oil level once a month or every other refuel. Here are a few signs your oil might need a change:

New engine noises

Unfamiliar smells, especially like oil, smoke, or burning

Differences in your car’s performance

How to change your oil and oil filter

Gathering your materials is the first step to changing the oil and oil filter on your 2021 Dodge Ram. You’ll need:

A socket wrench

A drain pan

A filter wrench designed to remove the old oil filter

A replacement filter

Five quarts of premium 5W-20 engine oil

Once you’ve got everything you need, run your engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. On an average weather day, this shouldn’t take more than five minutes. Then you can shut your engine off, open the hood, and follow these simple steps:

Take off the oil fill cap

Go underneath the engine and remove the oil drain bolt and washer

Drain the old oil into the drain pan

Take out the old oil filter, and while the oil drains

Install the new filter

Replace the oil drain bolt with a new washer and tighten it to 29 lb-ft

Refill the engine with the new oil and replace your fill cap

You can check to make sure you’ve added enough oil with your dipstick. Run the vehicle for a few minutes after you’re done, and keep an eye out for any leaks. If you’ve done everything right, the

oil pressure light

on your dashboard should turn off.

Last but not least, it’s time to clean up! The proper way to dispose of your dirty oil isn’t in the garbage bin. Instead, place it in a sealed container and drop it off at a local recycling center.

After changing your oil, it’s a good idea to turn on your car and let your engine run for about 30 seconds before you check the oil level. This will give you a more accurate measurement, and you’ll be able to top it off if necessary.

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