2008 dodge ram 1500 4.7 oil capacity

Here is a list of engine oil types and capacities for a Ram 1500. Reference the model year in the table with the corresponding engine to see what oil type and capacity is applicable for your car.

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How many quarts of oil does a 4.7 Dodge Ram 1500 take?
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What oil does a Ram 1500 4.7 take?
How many quarts of oil does a 2007 Dodge Ram 4.7 take?

Ram 1500
Year	Engine	Engine Oil Type	Engine Oil Capacity
2004 - 2007	3.7L Magnum V6 Engine	SAE 5W-30, API Certified	5 Quarts (4.7 Liters)
	4.7L Magnum V8 Engine	SAE 5W-30, API Certified	6 Quarts (5.7 Liters)
	5.7L Hemi V8 Engine	SAE 5W-20, API Certified	7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
	5.9L Magnum		5.0 Quarts(4.7L)

2008 - 2020	3.7L PowerTech V6 Engine	SAE 5W-20, API Certified	5 Quarts (4.7 Liters)
	4.7L Engine	SAE 5W-20, API Certified	6 Quarts (5.7 Liters)
	5.7L Engine	SAE 5W-20, API Certified	7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
	3.6L Pentastar V6 Engine	API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such a	6 Quarts(5.6 Liters)

2021	3.6L	SAE 0W-20	5 Quarts (4.7 Liters)
	5.7L	SAE 5W-20	7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)

This automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners of the fourth generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013) Dodge RAM 1500 truck equipped with the Chrysler PowerTech 4.7 liter V8 engine in changing the motor oil and replacing the oil filter.

Owners of other Dodge, Ram Trucks, or Chrysler vehicles such as the Dart, Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Durango, Dakota, Journey, Grand Caravan, 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500, C/V Tradesman, 200, 300, Aspen, Jeep Commander, Grand Cherokee and Town & Country may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The items needed to complete this procedure include a 13mm socket, a ratcheting wrench, a used oil catch basin, 6 quarts (5.7L) of new SAE 5W-20 oil and a new canister oil filter.

A few compatible new oil filters include the following with their part numbers: Motorcraft FL820S, Mobil 1 M1-210, K&N PS-2010, Fram PH2, Mann ML 1006, Royal Purple 20-820, Pennzoil HPZ-173, ACDelco PF1250, Wix 58846, Champ Labs PH820 and Purolator PL24651.

The first two steps are to warm up the engine for a few minutes and park the truck on a level surface. Warming up the engine will help suspend any contaminants within the old oil and make it drain out more quickly.

Then engage the emergency / parking brake and chock the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.

Pop open the hood, twist off the oil filler cap on the right (driver) side of the engine by turning it counter clockwise and pull up the oil level dipstick on the left (passenger) side of the engine.

Removing the oil filler cap and pulling out the dipstick will help prevent a vacuum from forming and allow the old oil to drain out more quickly.

Slide underneath the passenger side of the engine with the used oil catch container, 13mm socket and ratcheting wrench.

Move the used oil catch basin to directly below the oil drain bolt. You may also want to lay down some newspapers first to help catch any drips.

Loosen the oil drain bolt at the rear of the black metal oil pan by turning it counter clockwise with the 13mm socket and ratcheting wrench.

Allow the old oil to drain from the oil filter receptacle for a few minutes.

I recommend buying the OEM Ford Motorcraft FL820Soil filter since it has excellent reviews on Amazon.

Dip your pinky finger in some new 5W-20 oil and lubricate the rubber o-ring on the new oil filter.

Lubricating the o-ring will help the filter form a better seal and make it easier to remove at the next oil change.

Spin on the new oil filter in the clockwise direction to about 1/3 to 1/2 turn past hand tight.

Do not over tighten the oil filter and do not use the oil filter wrench to tighten it.

Over tightening the oil filter may damage the rubber o-ring and cause on oil leak.

Double check that the oil drain bolt and new oil filter are tight before moving on to the next steps.

Insert an automotive funnel in to the oil filler hole and pour in about 5 to 5 1/2 quarts of the PowerTech 4.7L V8 engine's 6 quart total capacity for an oil change with filter replacement.

(The other RAM engines have the following capacities for an oil change with new filter: 3.6L V6 5 quarts, 5.7L V8 7 quarts.)

Temporarily spin on the oil filler cap, run the engine for a few minutes, shut it off, and allow the oil to drain down to the pan for about 5-10 minutes.

Check the oil level on the dipstick. If necessary, slowly add more SAE 5W-20 oil and repeatedly check the dipstick until the level reaches at or near the top of the cross hatched area marked "Safe".

To reset the "Change Oil" message, follow these instructions: turn the ignition switch to "On" but do not start the engine, fully depress the gas pedal 3 times within 10 seconds and then turn the ignition switch to "Off". The "Change Oil" message should be gone the next time that you start the vehicle.

Be sure to record the oil change in your truck's service records. It's also a good idea to watch your driveway, garage or parking spot for drops of oil and check the oil level on the dipstick during the next few days.

For more, check out my other Dodge RAM 1500 Repair & Maintenance Guides.

How many quarts of oil does a 4.7 Dodge Ram 1500 take?

There are two different capacities for the Ram 1500, based on engine option. The 3.6-liter and 4.7-liter engines have different capacities accordingly. In the 3.6-liter engine, it can accommodate 6 quarts of oil. The 4.7-liter engine can hold a maximum of 7 quarts of oil.