2012 RAM 2500 Oil Type and Capacities

The 2012 RAM 2500 has two engine options available in the family. The 5.7 L engine takes 7q of 5W-20. The 6.7 L diesel engine takes 12 q of 15W-40.

Below are the oil types and capacities for each engine. You will also find the recommended oil filters for each engine.

	Oil Type	Oil Capacity	Oil Filter
5.7 L Hemi	5W-20	7 q (6.6 L)	Mopar – 4884899AC
6.7 L Diesel	15W-40	12 q (11.4 L)	Mopar – 5083285AA

For the Mopar filters, if they are not available, a filter should only be used that meets or exceeds SAE/USCAR-36 Filter Performance Requirements.

All the products listed below, however, come from the Mopar Amazon shop.

I found the recommendations for the oil type and capacities from the 2012 RAM 2500 owners manual, and 2012 6.7 L Ram 2500 Diesel Supplement but found the oil filter type recommendations from the Mopar Store.

5.7 L HEMI V8 Engine

The 2012 5.7 L HEMI V8 engine in the RAM 2500 takes 7 quarts of 5W-20 Penzzoil or Shell Helix oil and uses the Mopar 4884899AC oil engine filter.

When operating with a total combined weight over 14,000 lbs, 5W-30 oil is recommended instead.

Oil filter type source: Mopar Store – 4884899AC

6.7 L Diesel Engine

The 2012 6.7 L diesel engine in the RAM 2500 takes 12 quarts of 15W-40 oil and uses the Mopar 5083285AA oil engine filter. Preferred brands are Mopar, Shell Rotella, and Shell Rimula engine oils.

For operating under 0 degrees F, full synthetic 5W-40 (Mopar, Shell Rotella, and Shell Rimula) should be used instead.

Oil filter type source: Mopar Store – 5083285AA

How often should you change your oil?

According to the 2012 RAM 2500 owner’s manual, there is no specific time or mileage that should schedule a routine oil change.

There is a built-in oil change indicator system that will alert you when it is time for a scheduled maintenance.

The 6.4 L gas engine should never exceed an oil change passed 8,000 miles or 6 months between them. After the “oil change required” message, servicing should be completed within 500 miles.

RAM does mention that oil changes should never exceed 15,000 miles or 6 months between them.

Every time you perform an oil change you should also:

• replace the filter
• rotate your tires
• inspect battery
• inspect CV/Universal joints
• check transmission fluid
• check brake parts
• inspect exhaust system
• inspect engine cooling system and hoses
• check air filter
• inspect axle and steering components

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