RAM 1500 2017 - Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts - Gas Engine

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS — GAS ENGINE
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell
Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
Mopar SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 may be used when SAE 5W-20
engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell
Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 6.4L For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SN.
The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil
Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil meeting
the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use Mopar brand Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection –
3.6L Engine
87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection –
3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85)
Engine – If Equipped
87 Octane, Up To 85% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection –
5.7L/6.4L Engines
89 Octane Recommended - 87 Octane Acceptable,
0-15% Ethanol.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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