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The 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 5.7L engine requires a group 65 battery, which is larger than the one typically found in a sedan. This larger battery is needed to start the bigger engine with a minimum of 650 cold cranking amps. Nowadays, batteries come in two main types: lead acid and AGM. Lead acid batteries are the traditional kind that require occasional addition of distilled water. On the other hand, AGM batteries are sealed and use a gel inside, eliminating the need for maintenance. Generally, AGM batteries provide higher amperage and have a longer lifespan compared to lead acid options.
The battery size for the V8 5.7L engine of a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 is 750 cold cranking amps (CCA).
In 2004, the battery size for the Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 is 65.