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Can you tell me what type of oil and how much oil the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 requires?
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The 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 equipped with a 3.7-liter engine can hold up to 5 quarts of oil, while the 4.7-liter engine can accommodate 6 quarts. It is recommended to use SAE 10W-30 synthetic oil for your truck. Oil plays a crucial role in reducing friction, minimizing wear, and protecting internal components from corrosion. The average cost for an oil change for your Ram is typically around $30 to $40 for labor and $90 for parts. It is recommended to have an oil change performed every 10,000 miles or annually, depending on which comes first. Warning signs that indicate the need for an oil change include engine ticking noises, transmission shifting problems, engine shaking at idle, excessive exhaust smoke, decreased fuel efficiency, or the illumination of the Check Engine or Oil Change warning lights.
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Use 5w30 instead of 10w30 for Dodge vehicles.
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In 2002, the 3.7L V6 engine of the Dodge Ram 1500 needs 5 quarts of 10W30 synthetic oil. The larger 4.7L V8 engine takes 6 quarts of the same oil, and the even bigger 5.9L V8 engine requires 5 quarts of the 10W30 synthetic oil.
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Why is it specified in the manual to use 5w30 oil?
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You are right.
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It is not recommended to wait until 10,000 miles for an oil change. It is best to do it every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or every 3 months.
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Use 5W-30 oil and change it every 5000 miles or less.
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The 2002 Dodge Ram equipped with a 4.7 engine does not come with a factory recommendation for using synthetic oil. Many are pushing synthetic oil as an upsell to make more money.
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