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Could you please tell me the type of oil and how much oil the 2012 Ram 1500 requires?
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The 2012 Ram 1500 requires SAE 5w-20 oil. The 3.7 liter engine takes 5 quarts, while the 4.7 liter engine holds 6 quarts. Oil plays a crucial role in lubricating engine parts, protecting the emission system, and improving fuel efficiency. The estimated cost for an oil change on your Ram falls between $40 to $50 for labor and around $100 for parts. It's recommended to have an oil change every 10,000 miles or annually, whichever comes first. Signs indicating the need for an oil change include increased engine noise, shaking at idle, excessive exhaust, an oil odor inside the vehicle, and higher mileage than usual.
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For the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge suggests using SAE 5W-20 engine oil at all temperatures. Specifically, vehicles with a 5.7L engine should utilize SAE 5W-20 oil to ensure proper functioning of the Multi-Displacement System (MDS). The engine oil requirement and volume depend on the engine size: the 3.7L Engine needs 5 Quarts (4.7 Liters) of SAE 5W-20, the 4.7L Engine requires 6 Quarts (5.7 Liters), and the 5.7L Engine necessitates 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters) of SAE 5W-20 oil that is API Certified.
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Synthetic oil with a viscosity rating of 30
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The original text "6 quarts" can be rephrased as "a half-dozen quarts.
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