Fluid
MS-12991
Applies to: Engine Coolant
Owner’s manual specs
2020 Ram 1500 Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2020 Ram 1500, copied from Ram’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.
Engines in this manual: 3.0L, 3.6L, 5.7L. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.
Fluids & capacities
All engines
Fluid
Only use Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission
Fluid
category is required. We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filters. Using an oil filter that does not meet the manufacturers filtration requirements can
Applies to: Engine Oil
3.0L
Cooling System
11.6 qt
11 L
Applies to: 3.0L Diesel Engine
Engine Oil With Filter
8.5 qt
8 L
Applies to: 3.0L Diesel Engine · with filter
3.6L
Cooling System
1.8 qt
1.7 L
Applies to: 3.6L Motor Generator Unit (We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.)
Cooling System
13.7 qt
13 L
Applies to: 3.6L Engine (We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.)
Engine Oil With Filter
5 qt
4.7 L
Applies to: 3.6L Engine (We recommend you use SAE 0W-20, API Certified) · with filter
Fluid
MS-6395
SAE 0W-20
We recommend you use API Certified SAE 0W-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.
Applies to: Engine Oil - 3.6L Engine
5.7L
Cooling System
18.3 qt
17.3 L
Applies to: 5.7L Engine - 1500 Models (We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.)
Engine Oil With Filter
7 qt
6.6 L
Applies to: 5.7L Engines (We recommend you use SAE 5W-20, API Certified) · with filter
Fluid
MS-6395
SAE 5W-20
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.
Applies to: Engine Oil - 5.7L Engine
Maintenance schedule
Maintenance Plan
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid. Applies to: If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid | Every 30,000 mi |
| Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid. Applies to: If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid | Every 30,000 mi |
| Replace engine air filter. | Every 30,000 mi |
Oil life & reset procedures
Engine oil life / oil change indicator reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
Applies to: Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
Before you start
- Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
Steps
- Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
- Push and release the down arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
- Push and release the right arrow button to access the ”Oil Life” screen.
- Push and hold the OK button to reset oil life. If con- ditions are met, the gauge and numeric display will update to show 100%. If conditions are not met a pop-up message of “To reset oil life engine must be off with ignition in run” will be displayed (for five seconds), and the user will remain at the Oil Life screen.
- Push and release the up or down arrow button to exit the submenu screen.
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Power Distribution Center
Where to find it
EXTERNAL POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery.
A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity num- ber of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Diagrams in the manual
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 | 25A | Fuel Pump Motor | p.239 |
| F01 | 30A | Trailer Tow Receptacle | p.243 |
| F03 | 5A | MGU - If Equipped | p.239 |
| F03 | 20A | Module Seat Heater Front (Pass) | p.243 |
| F04 | — | Spare | p.239 |
| F05 | 20A | Module PPU Cooling Fan | p.243 |
| F05 | — | Spare | p.239 |
| F06 | 40A | Mod CBC 4 Exterior Light 2 | p.243 |
| F06 | — | Spare | p.239 |
| F07 | 40A | Mod CBC 3 PWR Locks | p.243 |
| F07 | — | Spare | p.239 |
| F08 | — | Spare | p.243 |
| F08 | 20A | Trailer Tow Backup | p.239 |
| F09 | — | Spare | p.243 |
| F09 | 20A | Trailer Stop / Turn Lamp Left | p.239 |
| F10 | 40A | HVAC Blower Motor | p.243 |
| F10 | 20A | Trailer Stop / Turn Lamp Right | p.239 |
| F11 | 5A | Output to Under-hood Power Distribution Center (UPDC) Run Coil | p.243 |
| F11 | — | Spare | p.239 |
| F12 | 25A | Mod Audio Amplifier / Active Noise Cancellation / SW Inverter | p.243 |
| F12 | 20A | Trailer Tow Park Lamp | p.239 |
| F13 | 20A | Mod Seat Heater Front (Driver) | p.243 |
| F13 | — | Spare | p.240 |
| F14 | 10A | AC Clutch | p.240 |
| F14 | 15A | Mod Seat Heater Front (Steering Wheel) | p.243 |
| F15 | 5A | Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) | p.240 |
| F15 | — | Spare | p.243 |
| F16 | — | Spare | p.240 |
| F17 | 20A | Air Suspension | p.240 |
| F17 | 20A | LT Spot Lamp | p.243 |
| F18 | 15A | AGS / Rear Axle Cooling Valve / Active Air Dam | p.240 |
| F18 | 30A | Motor Sunshade Sunroof | p.243 |
| F19 | — | Spare | p.240 |
| F20 | 20A | Adjustable Pedals | p.240 |
| F20 | 20A | Comfort Rear Seat Module (CRSM) (Heat Rear RT) | p.243 |
| F21 | 30A | Power Side Step | p.240 |
| F21 | — | Spare | p.243 |
| F22 | 50A | Air Module | p.240 |
| F22 | — | Spare | p.243 |
| F23 | — | Spare | p.240 |
| F24 | 15A | Mod RF Hub / Mod Ignition / Mod Cluster | p.243 |
| F24 | 20A | TCM SBW | p.240 |
| F25 | 40A | Exterior Lights 2 | p.240 |
| F25 | 40A | Mod Integrated Trailer Brake | p.243 |
| F26 | 50A | ESP Module | p.240 |
| F26 | 15A | Mod Cluster CCN / Mod Cyber Security | p.243 |
| F27 | 30A | Front Wiper | p.240 |
| F27 | 5A | Mod Cluster CCN / Mod SGW | p.243 |
| F28 | 10A | Mod ORC | p.244 |
| F28 | 10A | PCM / ECM | p.240 |
| F29 | 40A | ESP Module | p.240 |
| F29 | 20A | Mod CRSM (Heat Rear LT) | p.244 |
| F30 | 30A | Mod DTCM / Mod Tailgate | p.244 |
| F30 | — | Spare | p.240 |
| F31 | 30A | Mod CBC 1 Interior Light | p.244 |
| F31 | — | Spare | p.240 |
| F32 | 20A | ECM / PCM | p.240 |
| F32 | 20A | RT Spot Lamp | p.244 |
| F33 | 10A | Assy Overhead Console / Switch 911 / Switch Assist / Sunshade | p.244 |
| F33 | 30A | Brake Vacuum Pump | p.240 |
| F34 | 15A | Frt & RR Ventilated Seat Motor | p.244 |
| F34 | — | Spare PCM / ECM / Power Pack Unit (PPU) Motor Generator Unit (MGU) | p.240 |
| F35 | 10A | Mod Inverter / Mtr Sunshade Sunroof / Mtr Dual Sunroof | p.244 |
| F35 | 10A | Wake Up / EPS / Active Tuned Mass Module (ATMM) / ESP | p.240 |
| F36 | 40A | Mod CBC 2 Exterior Light 1 | p.244 |
| F36 | — | Spare | p.240 |
| F37 | 5A | R / S Output to iPDC | p.240 |
| F37 | — | Spare | p.244 |
| F38 | 10A | DTCM / Active CL TEMP VLV | p.240 |
| F38 | — | Spare | p.244 |
| F39 | — | Spare | p.241 |
| F40 | 20A | Dome Pursuit Vehicle Mod Transfer Case Switch Module (TCSM) / SBW / Electric Park | p.244 |
| F40 | 40A | Starter | p.241 |
| F41 | 10A | IRCAM Heaters | p.241 |
| F42 | 10A | Brake SW / Overhead Console (OHC) SW / E-Call / Bank 3 SW / Seat LT & RT Vent | p.244 |
| F42 | — | Spare | p.241 |
| F43 | 20A | MGU Coolant Pump - If Equipped | p.241 |
| F43 | 10A | Port Diagnostics / Mod CD / Front & Rear USB | p.244 |
| F44 | 20A | Radio / DCSD / Telematics Box Mod | p.244 |
| F44 | — | Spare | p.241 |
| F45 | 30A | Mod Door MUX Driver | p.244 |
| F45 | — | Spare | p.241 |
| F46 | 30A | Fuel Heater - If Equipped | p.241 |
| F46 | 30A | Mod Door MUX Passenger | p.244 |
| F47 | 30A | Rear Defroster | p.241 |
| F47 | — | Spare Rear View Mirror / Humidity Rain And Light Sensor (HRLS) / SW Win- | p.244 |
| F48 | — | Spare | p.241 |
| F48A | 10A | dow Passenger / Rear USB / Wireless Charging Pad Mod Mod CVPM / SNSR Blind Spot / HDLP Adaptive Front Lighting Sensor | p.244 |
| F49 | 15A | (AFLS) | p.244 |
| F49 | 30A | Htr Ctrl - If Equipped (Diesel Only) | p.241 |
| F50 | — | Spare | p.241 |
| F50A | 10A | Battery PACK Control Mod | p.244 |
| F51 | — | Spare | p.241 |
| F52 | 20A | Direct Battery Feed Mod ICS Switch / Mod HVAC CTRL / Sw Bank Upper / Sw EPB / Mod | p.245 |
| F52 | — | Spare | p.241 |
| F53 | 15A | Control Steering | p.245 |
| F53 | 10A | Supply / Purging Pump - If Equipped | p.241 |
| F54 | 15A | PCM - If Equipped | p.241 |
| F54B | 20A | Power Outlet Center Seat | p.245 |
| F55 | 15A | Right HID Headlamp / Spare | p.241 |
| F55 | 25A | Upfitter | p.245 |
| F56 | 30A | Mod Network Interface | p.245 |
| F56 | — | Spare | p.241 |
| F57 | 20A | Direct Battery Feed | p.245 |
| F57 | 20A | Horn | p.241 |
| F58 | 20A | Direct Battery Feed | p.245 |
| F58 | — | Spare | p.241 |
| F59 | 25A | Injectors / IGN Coil / Glow Plug Module | p.241 |
| F60 | 20A | ECM / PCM / ACT Short Running Valve | p.241 |
| F60 | 50A | Mod Inverter | p.245 |
| F61 | 15A | Left HID Headlamp / Spare | p.241 |
| F61 | — | Spare ITBM / Mod Occupant Class / Mod IAIR Suspension / Mod HVAC Snsr Incar Temp / Rear Coolant Temp / PTS / Mod IRCM | p.245 |
| F62 | 60A | Glow Plug - If Equipped | p.241 |
| F63 | 20A | NOx Sensor | p.241 |
| F63 | — | Spare | p.245 |
| F64 | 10A | PM Sensor - If Equipped | p.241 |
| F64 | — | Spare | p.245 |
| F65 | 10A | Mod ORC | p.245 |
| F66 | 10A | Run - Accessory Feed CAUTION! | p.245 |
More fuse pages in the manual
Diagrams and printed legends we can’t host. Check the box name printed on a diagram before counting positions.