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2020 RAM 1500 Owners Manual - FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS



FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

Engine

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Engine Coolant

We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/

150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).

Motor Generator Unit (If Equipped)

We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/

150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).

Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine

We recommend you use API Certified SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to

your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.

Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine

We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.

Engine Oil Filter

We recommend you use Mopar brand Engine Oil Filters.

Spark Plugs

We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.

Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine

87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol (Do not use E-85).

Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engines

89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable (R+M)/

2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol (Do not use E-85).

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Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Automatic Transmission

Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission

Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.

Transfer Case – 48-11 Active On-Demand 2–speed Transfer

Case (With 4WD AUTO)

We recommend you use Mobil Fluid LT.

Transfer Case – 48-12 Part Time 2–Speed Transfer Case

(Without 4WD AUTO)

We recommend you use Shell Spirax S2 ATF A389

Front Axle

We recommend you

Lubricant SAE 75W-85.

use

Mopar

GL-5

Synthetic

Axle

Rear Axle (3.21/3.55)

We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (MS-A0160). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) Mopar Limited Slip Additive

(MS-10111).

Rear Axle (3.92)

We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) Mopar Limited Slip Additive

(MS-10111).

Max Tow Rear Axle (3.92)

We Recommend You Use Dana SAE 80W90 Axle Lubricant.

Brake Master Cylinder

We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3.


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