2020 Ram 1500 5.7 HEMI Oil Capacity
2020 Ram 1500 5.7 HEMI Oil Capacity: 7.0 US qt with filter, application boundaries, refill procedure, dipstick check and official manual lookup.
The 2020 Ram 1500 DT with either 5.7L HEMI configuration takes 7.0 US qt (6.6 L) with a new oil filter.
The 2020 Ram 1500 DT with either 5.7L HEMI configuration takes 7.0 US qt (6.6 L) with a new oil filter. That number is a refill starting point for the identified engine, not permission to pour the entire amount without checking. Oil can remain in galleries, coolers, a tilted pan, or an old filter, and aftermarket pans can change total volume. The safest method is to verify the engine code and model year, use the correct viscosity and approval, refill slightly below capacity, circulate the oil, wait, and finish by the dipstick.
This guide separates similarly named engines and model generations because capacity errors commonly come from a search result that omits the year or engine code. The table also distinguishes “with filter” from “without filter.” During a normal oil change, replace the filter and use the with-filter figure, then confirm the final level on level ground under the conditions specified by the owner manual.
Interactive Ram 2020 1500 5.7L HEMI oil-service workflow
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Follow the workflow from vehicle identification through final dipstick verification. Published capacities are starting quantities, not a substitute for the level check.
2020 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi Oil Capacity
| APPLICATION / ITEM | SPECIFICATION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and filter change | 7.0 US qt | 6.6 L; with filter |
| Final level | Verify after drain-back | Level ground and correct procedure |
Ram specifies API-certified SAE 5W-20 meeting FCA Material Standard MS-6395. Refill below the seven-quart reference first, start the engine and check for leaks, shut it down on level ground, allow the oil to drain back and use the dipstick for the final top-off. The manual also says the filter should be replaced at every oil change.
Oil-capacity chart for 2020 1500 5.7L HEMI
Use the chart as an application lookup. Applies to the fifth-generation 2020 Ram 1500 DT 5.7L HEMI, including eTorque where equipped. The concurrently sold Ram 1500 Classic uses the DS-platform manual and should be identified separately. A capacity printed beside the wrong engine code is not “close enough”; even engines sharing the same displacement can have different pans, filters, coolers, or drain-back behavior. If the vehicle has been swapped, rebuilt, or fitted with an aftermarket pan, use the installed hardware manufacturer's capacity and calibration marks.
The most common current application begins near 7.0 US qt. Begin below that amount and finish by measurement. The difference between the add and full marks is often about one quart, but do not assume that relationship when the dipstick is aftermarket, damaged, or paired with a non-original tube. Investigate a reading that remains absent or implausibly high.
Ram specifies API-certified SAE 5W-20 meeting FCA Material Standard MS-6395. Refill below the seven-quart reference first, start the engine and check for leaks, shut it down on level ground, allow the oil to drain back and use the dipstick for the final top-off. The manual also says the filter should be replaced at every oil change.
Common causes of a capacity mismatch
Ram specifies API-certified SAE 5W-20 meeting FCA Material Standard MS-6395. Refill below the seven-quart reference first, start the engine and check for leaks, shut it down on level ground, allow the oil to drain back and use the dipstick for the final top-off. The manual also says the filter should be replaced at every oil change. If the verified dipstick result and the expected quantity disagree materially, stop and identify the cause instead of choosing whichever number is more convenient.
- The lookup used the model name but not the model year or engine code.
- The quoted figure excluded the filter while the filter was replaced.
- The vehicle was not level or the oil had not drained back before checking.
- An oil cooler, remote filter, aftermarket pan, engine swap, or incorrect dipstick changed the system.
- The old filter gasket remained on the housing or a leak began after startup.
- The crankcase was filled to the advertised capacity without a final dipstick check.
Ram 2020 1500 5.7L HEMI specifications can change by model year, engine, platform, wheel, and installed component. Confirm the VIN or engine identity, part numbers, fastener condition, and the current manufacturer instructions before service.
Procedures used with this specification
These steps are the same for every vehicle in this family, so they are documented once rather than repeated on each page. The values above remain specific to this Ram 2020 1500 5.7L HEMI.
2020 Ram 1500 5.7 HEMI Oil Capacity FAQs
How much oil does the 2020 1500 5.7L HEMI take?+
The 2020 Ram 1500 DT with either 5.7L HEMI configuration takes 7.0 US qt (6.6 L) with a new oil filter. Confirm the year/engine row and finish by the dipstick rather than treating the capacity as an exact pour-in amount.
Technical sources
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12020 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual — fluid capacitiesPrimary Ram DT manual listing 7.0 qt (6.6 L) with filter for 5.7L engines and API-certified SAE 5W-20 meeting FCA MS-6395.↗