I bought a used 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 4.7-liter V-8 under the hood. I was going to save money by changing the oil myself, but I’m not sure what kind it takes. What oil type goes in the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7? A 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 uses six quarts of synthetic SAE 5W-30 oil to conduct a proper oil change. If you want to ensure that the 240-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 under the hood of your Dodge Ram 1500 runs smoothly, replace the oil about every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, depending on the mileage on the odometer. The higher the mileage, the more frequently you should replace the oil. Even if you have an older truck, it never hurts to shop around for car insurance with the Jerry app. Even a few minutes can give you hundreds of dollars in savings. Jerry is a licensed insurance broker and insurance comparison tool that collects quotes from over 55 top-rated insurers in just 45 seconds. After you find a great rate, Jerry can help you buy new insurance and cancel your old policy. Users save an average of $800+ per year. WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content. Browse More ContentWhat others are askingRead advice from car experts at JerryBrowse by topicsCar Insurance by MakeCar Insurance by State 3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections. 5.7 hemi oil change Registered User Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Hey guys I'm new and just bought my first ram in feb and from the min i got in it and test drove it i was in love and will never buy anything but ever again, its an 03 1500 laramie 4x4 5.7 hemi, anyway i'm getting ready to do my first oil change on it myself (it came with the first one free where i bought it). My manual says it holds 7 quarts but i wanted to check that before i changed it. It has 97,000 and i read somewhere that its bout time to start it on synthetic and also high mileage oil, so i could really use some advise on brands of oil and filters from some more seasoned owners. Thanks!! ...Pics to come soon!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 344 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts 7 qts. Many stay away from cheap filters, seems most like k&n, good mopar, wix, etc. Brand of syn oil is mixed. Mobil 1, pennzoil, amsoil, royal purple, castrol. Just make sure it is full synthetic. Several threads on here about it as well as stickys.
Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: N. Florida Posts: 4,702 Likes: 0 Received 1 Like on 1 Post Not quite seven quarts. That's the capacity, not the fill amount. What I do is fill the filter and put it back on. Dump in five quarts and back it off the ramps, let it warm up a bit and shut it off for a few minutes, then check the level. It usually wants just about another quart to fill it to the "MAX" line. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 1,130 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Everybody has their own techique. Do whatever works best for you. 7 quarts is what you need to buy. Drain the old oil, remove the old filter and replace it. Pour in 6 qts and maybe half of the 7th. Start the truck and let the oil circ through a bit and turn it off and let it settle. Check the stick and add as needed. Mine always takes 7 quarts exactly with a filter. If it hasnt had synthetic up until now, make sure you check it often after changing over. I switched to syn about 30k ago and, though it doesnt seem to be burning or leaking any, i noticed oil going away at first and needed to add more between changes. It has gotten better but still seems to be some loss between changes. Registered User Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Thanks eevryone i sure appreciate the help!! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 722 Likes: 0 Received 2 Likes on 1 Post After looking at some oil and oil filter studies, weighing price and performance, i settled on mobil 1 full synthetic and I use either the mopar or napa gold filters. I believe those choices get you 95-98% of the benefit of using good filters and synthetic oil, so I don't bother springing for royal purple or something else expensive, though some guys swear by it. Also, to continue on with what hemigreg was saying, for a used truck, if you are switching over the oil to synthetic, running some seafoam or marvel mystery oil to clean up the engine, running star tron to clean up the fuel system, etc.., just be sure that you keep an eye on things such as oil level/color, spark plugs, etc. Cleaning all that gunk out of your engine/fuel system is good for your truck but you may need to add oil between changes or change more frequently, and if you clean out the fuel system you will likely need to do the plugs once you are satisfied that you are "clean". Some food for thought. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vanderpool Texas Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Mobile also makes high mileage full synthetis as well. I starting using that at 100k. Mine did the samething on switch over, used alittle between changes. With the high mileage oil uses none. Walmart seems to be the cheapest place to buy $26 for 5 qt jug. I also use napa gold filters. Enjoy the truck. Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts mobile 1 and wix filter. have been using performance full synth for a long time now. might switch to high mileage full since i just went over 100k Registered User Thread Starter Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts P38251- should I run the seafoam before I change or throw it in with Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 722 Likes: 0 Received 2 Likes on 1 Post Quote: Originally Posted by johnnygogo mobile 1 and wix filter. have been using performance full synth for a long time now. might switch to high mileage full since i just went over 100k Also napa gold is the same filter as wix, just fyi. There are several sights which show they are made
on the same line, here's one. What kind of oil does a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 HEMI Take?Notes: OE Recommendation, Conventional High Mileage. 5W-30.
How many quarts of oil does a Dodge Ram 5.7 Hemi take?Ram recommends that drivers fill and replace their Ram 2500's engine with oil from Valvoline. Specifically the Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-20 5 Quart. What is the Maximum Oil Capacity of the Dodge Ram 5.7 Hemi V8 Engine? The maximum capacity of the V8 Hemi engine is 7 quarts of oil, including the oil filter.
How many quarts of oil does a 2003 Dodge Ram 4.7 take?Engine Oil
Capacity: 6 quarts (with filter). After refill check oil level.
What oil does a Ram 1500 5.7 l take?We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
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