--- title: "2012-2018 Ram 1500 Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2012-2018 Ram 1500, the DS (4th generation; sold 2019-2024 as Ram 1500 Classic), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2018 Ram 1500 Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2012-2018 Ram 1500: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the DS (4th generation; sold 2019-2024 as Ram 1500 Classic), Full-size half-ton pickup (Regular, Quad, Crew Cab). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-20, 5 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 65, 730 CCA | | Tire size | 265/70R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 22" / 22" | | Max towing | 10,650 lbs | | Cabin filter | Mopar 68406048AA (filter) + 68052292AA access door | ## 2012-2018 Ram 1500 maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012-2018/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2012-2018 Ram 1500? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3.7L Magnum V6 (2012 only) | 2012 | ST/Tradesman regular cab (2012) | 5W-20 | 5 qt | | 4.7L PowerTech V8 (2012-2013) | 2012-2013 | ST, SLT, Big Horn (2012-2013) | 5W-20 | 6 qt | | 3.6L Pentastar V6 (2013-2018) | 2013-2018 | Tradesman, Express, SLT/Big Horn, Lone Star; standard V6 from 2013 | 5W-20 | 5.9 qt | | 5.7L HEMI V8 (EZH) | 2012-2018 | Optional nearly all trims; standard on Sport, Laramie, Longhorn, Limited, Rebel V8 | 5W-20 | 7 qt | | 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (2014-2018, VM Motori) | 2014-2018 | Optional on most trims 2014-2018 (Tradesman through Limited) | 5W-40 | 10.5 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Carryover powertrains: 3.7L V6 (4-spd), 4.7L V8 (6-spd), 5.7L HEMI; hydraulic steering; HOAT coolant | | 2013 | Major refresh: 3.6L Pentastar + ZF 8-speed arrive, electric power steering, optional air suspension, RamBox and 8.4-in Uconnect expand; coolant switches to 10-year OAT | | 2014 | 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 added (first half-ton diesel of the modern era); 4.7L V8 dropped after 2013 | | 2015 | Off-road-focused Rebel trim debuts mid-year with a factory-tuned suspension, off-road tires, and unique styling; interior/trim options broaden | | 2015-2018 | Rebel added (2015, 285/70R17 tires); Limited becomes flagship; mechanical specs otherwise carry over | | 2016 | Essentially unchanged: redesigned center console standard across the lineup; Rebel (introduced mid-2015) gains new interior color choices including Radar Red | | 2018 | DS production continued after 2018 as the 'Ram 1500 Classic' (2019-2024, Tradesman/Express/Warlock/Big Horn trims) sold alongside the new DT. This generation's data applies to those Classic trucks; the DT generation below covers same-year 'new body' trucks | ## Model years in this generation - [2012 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2012) - [2013 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2013) - [2014 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2014) - [2015 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2015) - [2016 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2016) - [2017 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2017) - [2018 1500](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500/2018) For the full nameplate history, see the [Ram 1500 guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ram/1500). ## Sources - [FCA media, 2015 Ram 1500 specifications (battery, capacities)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/chryslermedia.iconicweb.com/mediasite/specs/2015_RAM_1500_SPvcfijqn696qeodm5be2oh020fk.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 19V-757, EcoDiesel EGR cooler (Part 573 report)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V757-2821.PDF) - [FCA Safety Recall VB1, diesel EGR cooler, 2014-2019 Ram 1500 (oemdtc)](https://chrysler.oemdtc.com/1423/safety-recall-vb1-diesel-egr-cooler-2014-2019-ram-1500/) - [RamForum, Safety recall P54 / NHTSA 14V-530 fuel pump relay](https://www.ramforum.com/threads/safety-recall-p54-hsta-14v-530-fuel-pump-relay.203933/) - [Diesel Hub, 3.0L EcoDiesel oil change guide (capacities, filters, TSB 18-078-16)](https://www.dieselhub.com/maintenance/ecodiesel-oil-change-guide.html) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2015 Ram 1500 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2015_Ram_1500.shtml) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2016 Ram 1500 OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/ram/1500/2016/) - [RamForumZ, 5.7L spark plug spec (NGK LZFR5C-11, 30k interval)](https://www.ramforumz.com/threads/spark-plug-replacement-5-7l.249281/) - [RamForum, oil change indicator reset procedure](https://www.ramforum.com/threads/how-to-reset-oil-change-indicator.196835/) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.