2021 Ram 1500 PICKUP Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your essential guide to 2021 Ram 1500 PICKUP oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2021 Ram 1500 PICKUP, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.
We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 2021 Ram 1500 PICKUP oil change!
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| Engine & Code | Oil Capacity | Oil Viscosity/Type | Oil Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cylinder [T] EZH T | 5 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS) | Mopar 04892339BE |
| 5.7L 8-cylinder [T] EZL 1 | 7 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) | Mopar 04892339BE |
| 5.7L 8-cylinder [9] ESD 9 | 7 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) | Mopar 4884899AC |
| 6.2L 8-cylinder [G] ERG G | 7.5 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS) | Mopar 68191349AC |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder [M] M Diesel Turbo | 8.5 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS) | N/A |
Select Your 2021 Ram 1500 PICKUP Engine Option
3.6L 6-cylinder Engine Code [T] EZH T
Engine:
3.6L 6-cylinder [T] EZH T [aka 3.6L V6 (Electric/Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman
Oil Capacity:
5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
04892339AB, 4884900AB, 4892339AA, 5047769AA, 68197769AA, FE00301
2021 Ram 1500 PICKUP 3.6L 6-cylinder [T] EZH T oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO11
Oil Capacity:
5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
Wix Air Filter:
Coolant Capacity:
13.7 quarts - This capacity is for the Engine.
1.8 quarts - This is the capacity for the Motor Generator Unit (MGU).
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [T] EZL 1
Engine:
5.7L 8-cylinder [T] EZL 1 [aka 5.7L V8 (Electric/Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman
Oil Capacity:
7 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
04892339AB, 4884900AB, 4892339AA, 5047769AA, 68197769AA, FE00301
2021 Ram 1500 PICKUP 5.7L 8-cylinder [T] EZL 1 oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO11
Oil Capacity:
7 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [9] ESD 9
Engine:
5.7L 8-cylinder [9] ESD 9 [aka 5.7L V8 (Electric/Gas)]
Body & Trims:
TRX
Oil Capacity:
7 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
4884899AB
2021 Ram 1500 PICKUP 5.7L 8-cylinder [9] ESD 9 oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO11
Oil Capacity:
7 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
6.2L 8-cylinder Engine Code [G] ERG G
Engine:
6.2L 8-cylinder [G] ERG G [aka 6.2L V8 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Big Horn, HFE, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman
Oil Capacity:
7.5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
2021 Ram 1500 PICKUP 6.2L 8-cylinder [G] ERG G oil change details
Oil Grade:
SP
Oil Capacity:
7.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS)
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
3.8 quarts - This is the capacity of the Intercooler.
18.7 quarts - This capacity is for the Engine.
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
It is required that you use a synthetic engine oil.
3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code [M] M Diesel Turbo
Engine:
3.0L 6-cylinder [M] M Diesel Turbo [aka 3.0L 6-cylinder (Diesel Turbo)]
Body & Trims:
All
Oil Capacity:
8.5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
N/A
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
2021 Ram 1500 PICKUP 3.0L 6-cylinder [M] M Diesel Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO50
Oil Capacity:
8.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-40 (All TEMPS)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
The use of a full synthetic motor oil that meets both the MS-12991 specification and the American Petroleum Institute (API) SN engine oil category is required.