2002 Dodge Ram 1500: What is the oil type and capacity?

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John R. December 24, 2020
The 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 3.7l engine has an oil capacity of 5 quarts while the 4.7l can hold 6 quarts. It is recommended to use SAE 10w30 synthetic oil. Oil is important because it MINImizes friction and reduces wear and it can also prevent or MINImize internal component corrosion. The cost of an oil change for Your Ram is between $30 and $40 for labor and $90 for parts. You should get an oil change every 10,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. Signs that it's time for an oil change include a ticking sound coming from the engine, transmission shifting issues, shaking while idling, exhauSTSmoke, poor fuel economy, and of course if You see the Check Engine or Oil Change lights come on.
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Tyler Owen May 5, 2020
Takes 5w30 not 10w30 per dodge
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John A. January 2, 2020
The 2002 Dodge Ram 1500's base engine the 3.7L V6 requires 5 quarts of 10W30 synthetic oil. The 4.7L V8 option for the 2002 Ram 1500, uses 6 quarts of 10W30 synthetic oil while the 5.9L V8 option uses 5 quarts of 10W30 synthetic oil.
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henry Reynolds August 19, 2022
Why does the owners manual say 5w30
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Casey B November 30, 2020
You are correct.
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Dan Chase February 7, 2023
You should never go 10k on a oil change. Every 3-5k or every 3 months
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That first guy the top answer is full of bologna. February 19, 2024
5-w 30. No more than 5000 miles.
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DANA KING April 16, 2023
2002 DODGE RAM WITH 4.7 ENGINE DOES NOT HAVE A FACTOTY RECOMENDATION OF SYNTHECT OIL. EVERYONE IS UPSELLING FOR PROFITS.
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