Common questions

How often should I change the oil in my 2012 Ram 1500?

How often should I change the oil in my 2012 Ram 1500?

every 3,000-5,000 miles
Ram recommends getting your 2012 Ram 1500 oil & filter changed every 3,000-5,000 miles for conventional oil.

What kind of oil does a 2012 Ram 1500 use?

The 2012 Ram 1500 uses SAE 5w-20 oil. The 3.7l engine has a capacity of 5 quarts while the 4.7l can hold 6 quarts. Oil is important because it is a lubricant for the engine parts, it helps protect the emission system, and it can enhance fuel economy. The cost of an oil change for Your Ram is between $40 and $50 for labor and around $100 for parts.

When to change oil in Dodge Ram 5.7?

I changed the oil in the old truck for the most part around 4500 miles, then towards the end I bumped it up to 5000 miles. My new truck, I don’t go over 6,000, 6,500 if I can help it. If I followed that OLM, I’d be clear up to 8, 9000 mile oil changes. Not good in my opinion.

How much does an oil change on a RAM cost?

The cost of an oil change for Your Ram is between $40 and $50 for labor and around $100 for parts. You should get an oil change every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.

What kind of oil do you put in a 5.7 Ram?

I was looking through my manual and noticed that they recommend 5W-20 oil for the 5.7 engine. Seems like a pretty thin viscosity oil to me for a V8; my Titan used 5W-30, which I thought seemed just about right.

The 2012 Ram 1500 uses SAE 5w-20 oil. The 3.7l engine has a capacity of 5 quarts while the 4.7l can hold 6 quarts. Oil is important because it is a lubricant for the engine parts, it helps protect the emission system, and it can enhance fuel economy. The cost of an oil change for Your Ram is between $40 and $50 for labor and around $100 for parts.

I changed the oil in the old truck for the most part around 4500 miles, then towards the end I bumped it up to 5000 miles. My new truck, I don’t go over 6,000, 6,500 if I can help it. If I followed that OLM, I’d be clear up to 8, 9000 mile oil changes. Not good in my opinion.

The cost of an oil change for Your Ram is between $40 and $50 for labor and around $100 for parts. You should get an oil change every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.

I was looking through my manual and noticed that they recommend 5W-20 oil for the 5.7 engine. Seems like a pretty thin viscosity oil to me for a V8; my Titan used 5W-30, which I thought seemed just about right.

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