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5.7 Hemi Oil Capacity by Year

Most Ram 1500 trucks with the 5.7L Hemi use 7.0 qt with filter. Ram owner manuals commonly call for 5W-20 or 0W-20 depending on year, engine calibration, and eTorque configuration. Use the table and finder below to match the exact year and application before refilling.

Typical fill

7 qt

2009-2018

Range

7 qt

with filter

Recommended oil

Mopar MS-6395

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Oil capacity with filter

7qt6.6 L

Fifth-generation trucks keep the 7 qt with-filter answer, but oil viscosity should be checked against the exact manual and oil cap.

Oil Capacity by Year and Application

All numbers below are with a new oil filter.

2009-2018Ram 1500 with 5.7L Hemi7 qt6.6 LMopar MS-6395
2019-2024Ram 1500 with 5.7L Hemi / eTorque7 qt6.6 LMopar MS-6395

Who This Covers

This page is for Ram 1500 with 5.7L Hemi, Ram 1500 with 5.7L Hemi / eTorque and similar vehicles using the same engine family. Before adding oil, match the exact year and application in the table below.

Why Your Number May Differ

5.7 Hemi oil capacity is not always one fixed number. It can change by model year, vehicle setup, and oil-pan configuration, so use the row that matches your vehicle before refilling.

warningBefore You Fill
Add about 0.5 qt less than the listed capacity first, start the engine briefly, wait a few minutes, then verify with the dipstick and top off gradually. Do not rely on a generic engine answer if your vehicle is a different series, chassis-cab, medium-duty, or special-package configuration.

Common Questions

How many quarts does a 5.7 Hemi take?

5.7 Hemi takes 7 qt with a new oil filter. For many applications, 7 qt is the starting point for 2009-2018 Ram 1500 with 5.7L Hemi.

Does 5.7 Hemi oil capacity include the filter?

Yes. The capacity values on this page include a new oil filter, which is the number normally used during a full oil change.

What oil does a 5.7 Hemi use?

5.7 Hemi commonly uses 5W-20 / 5W-20 or 0W-20 as listed in owner manual. Match the recommended oil shown for your exact row and confirm it against your owner manual or oil cap.

Why do 5.7 Hemi oil capacity numbers differ?

Oil capacity can change by model year, vehicle application, oil pan, emissions package, and whether the source is listing a with-filter service fill.

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Based on Ram 1500 owner manual capacity and fluid specification tables for 5.7L Hemi applications.. Check your owner manual before service to confirm the exact vehicle setup.