2001 RAM 1500 maintenance schedule, fluid specifications and capacities
Replace engine oil & oil filter
7.500 miles (under normal driving conditions)
3.750 miles (under severe driving conditions)
Replace fuel filter
15.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)
7.500 (miles under severe driving conditions)
Flush engine cooling system
30.000 miles / 24 months
Inspect water pump
15.000 miles (inspect weep hole for blockage)
Replace automatic transmission fluid & filter (47RE gearbox)
30.000 miles
Adjust automatic transmission bands (47RE gearbox)
30.000 miles
Replace manual transmission fluid
60.000 miles
Replace transfer case fluid
120.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)
60.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)
Replace front differential fluid
(4×4 vehicles)
60.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)
30.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)
Replace rear differential fluid
60.000 miles (under severe driving conditions)
30.000 miles (under normal driving conditions)
Check and adjust valve lash
150.000 miles
Engine oil
15W-40 (outside temperature > 10° F)
10W-30 (outside temperature 0 to 30° F)
5W-30 (outside temperature -10 to 0° F)
12.0 qts w/ filter
Engine coolant
50/50 mixture MOPAR 68048953AB antifreeze and distilled water
~ 6 gallons
Automatic transmission fluid
MOPAR ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
14 - 17 qts total
Manual transmission fluid (5 speed)
75W-90 Castrol Syntorq
4.0 qts
Transfer case fluid
MOPAR ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
1.25 qts (NV231HD)
2.3 qts (NV241)
3.25 qts (NV241HD)
Front differential fluid
SAE 75W-140 synthetic gear oil
3.15 qts
Rear differential fluid
SAE 75W-140 synthetic gear oil
3.5 qts (DANA70 2WD)
3.9 qts (DANA70 4WD)
3.2 qts (DANA80 2WD)
4.8 qts (DANA80 4WD)
