Ram

Ram 1500

Oil life reset & oil change capacity

Engines covered

3.7L V6 · 4.7L V8 · 3.6L V6 · 5.7L HEMI · 3.6L V6 · 5.7L HEMI · 3.0L EcoDiesel

Model years

2003–20182019–2026

RESET STEPS

Stellantis Pedal Sequence · covers model years 2003–2018

Jeep · Dodge · Ram · Chrysler, roughly 2003–2018

  1. 1

    Turn the ignition to ON/RUN without starting the engine.

  2. 2

    Slowly press the accelerator all the way down and release, 3 full times within 10 seconds.

  3. 3

    Watch the cluster: the change-oil message should flash and clear.

  4. 4

    Turn the ignition OFF, then start the engine to confirm.

Oil needed for an oil change

5.9–7.0 qt (5.6–6.6 L)

Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.

Type of oil

5W-20

Oil filter part number

Mopar MO-090 · MO-339

Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.

Where to buy

These open the store's search for that exact part, at the store's listed price. disclosure.

RESET STEPS

Stellantis Cluster Menu · covers model years 2019–2026

Jeep · Dodge · Ram · Chrysler, roughly 2019 and newer

  1. 1

    With the vehicle on, use the steering-wheel controls to open the instrument cluster menu.

  2. 2

    Go to VEHICLE INFO → OIL LIFE (or SETTINGS → OIL LIFE RESET).

  3. 3

    Select RESET and confirm.

  4. 4

    Start the engine and verify the message is gone.

Oil needed for an oil change

5.5–7.0 qt (5.2–6.6 L)

Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.

Type of oil

0W-20 or 5W-20 full synthetic (SRT/6.4L: 0W-40) — diesel engines: 15W-40 / 5W-40 diesel-rated (CK-4)

Oil filter part number

Mopar 68191349AC · MO-090

Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.

Where to buy

These open the store's search for that exact part, at the store's listed price. disclosure.

BEFORE YOU START

  • Only reset the oil life after a real oil and filter change.
  • Warm oil is hot — let the engine cool a few minutes before draining.
  • Reset resets the internal interval timer; it doesn't change what's in the sump.