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Inquire about the recommended oil type and amount for a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500.

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Amy T.

To get the best performance out of your 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500, the choice of oil largely depends on the engine it has. For the 3.7 L V6 and 4.7 L V8 engines, it's recommended to use 5W-30 Synthetic oil. The 5.7 L V8 engine requires 5W-20 Synthetic oil, while the 8.3 L V10 engine should be filled with 0W-40 Synthetic oil. The oil capacity varies for each engine: 5 quarts with a filter for the 3.7 L V6, 6 quarts with a filter for the 4.7 L V8, 7 quarts with a filter for the 5.7 L V8, and 8.7 quarts with a filter for the 8.3 L V10 engine. It's recommended to change the oil and filter every 10,000 miles or twelve months, whichever comes first. The average cost for an oil change ranges from $30 to $40 in labor costs, with additional expenses for parts.

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  • Timothy N.

    In the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, the 3.7L V6 engine needs 5 quarts of 5W30 synthetic oil. For the 4.7L V8, whether it's the non-flex or flex type, you'll need 6 quarts of 5W30 synthetic oil. If you opt for the 5.7L V8 engine, make sure to get 7 quarts of 5W20 synthetic oil. Finally, the 8.3L V10 engine in the 2005 Ram 1500 requires 8.7 quarts of 0W40 synthetic oil.

  • tymer

    That response is by far the top choice. Appreciate it.

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