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BE platform

2001 Dodge Quad and Club Cab Pick-up — 5.2L V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Quad and Club Cab Pick-up 5.2L V8.

Engine 5.2L V8

The 2001 Dodge Quad Cab and Club Cab pick-up trucks built on the BE platform were powered by a 5.2L V8 engine requiring 5.0 quarts of oil with a recommended viscosity of 10W-30 or 5W-30 meeting API standards—a robust drivetrain pairing for a full-size work truck of this era. This model year recorded zero recalls and accumulated only eight total owner complaints, with suspension issues representing the most frequently reported concern among that small sample. The absence of recalls combined with the low complaint volume positions the 2001 model among the more dependable iterations of this generation, suggesting that owners during this period experienced fewer widespread defects requiring manufacturer intervention. For researchers evaluating long-term ownership costs and serviceability, these reliability indicators point to a truck that, while carrying typical age-related wear, did not suffer from systemic engineering failures that plagued some neighboring model years.

Model year2001 2000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque130-160 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory fuel filter and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 27 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size6400 GVWROEM · verified

Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	53004383AC
Fuel filter	04798825AD discontinued
Battery	BB27F101AA alt BB34U900AA
Front wiper blades	55076910AA discontinued
Serpentine belt	53010303AC alt 53010304AB
Thermostat	52028185AC alt 53021051AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	209.4 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	65.7 in
Wheelbase	131.1 in
Curb weight	4123 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 62.6 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130-160 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	GL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	9.5 Pints,
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	MOPAR POWER STEERING FLUID OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	45 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps	STEP 1-68 N##m
Engine Flywheel Bolts	55-60 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	85 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	30 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	6010
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	6010
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	6010
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	6010
Lug Nuts	130-160 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	30.0-40.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	30.0-40.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	180 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	200 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Type	RC12LC4
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	30.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	SP-20
Oil Capacity	6.20 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	27
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	27

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192-199 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	54.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	44.0-54.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	10.8-13.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	130 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	130 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	130 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.001 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	Suspension System (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 24,000 mi	Bands (adjust)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 82,500 mi	Oxygen Sensor (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2001 Dodge Quad and Club Cab Pick-up lead in one area — the suspension, 2 of 8 reports (25%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the suspension pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Suspension2

Steering,Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes1

Steering,Suspension,Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Wheels1

Unknown Or Other1

Tires1

Air Bags1

Engine & Engine Cooling,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-20	2020-04-30	Equipment	Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20	2020-04-22	Electrical System	Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…
3100519	2019-11-20	Structure	Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 27 battery Vehicles taking 5.0 qt BE-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 53004383AC Fuel filter 04798825AD Battery BB27F101AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2001 Quad and Club Cab Pick-up 5.2L V8 take?

5.0 qt of Above 0 F: 10W-30 API, Below 32 F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2001 Quad and Club Cab Pick-up have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.