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DS platform

2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup — 4.7L V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7L V8.

Body TRUCKEngine 4.7L V8Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup is a DS-platform truck powered by a 4.7L V8 paired with an automatic five-speed transmission, a combination that returns EPA ratings of 14/19/15 mpg and calls for 6 quarts of 5W-30 API oil with filter. This model year carries a pronounced reliability footprint, drawing 679 owner complaints led by Power Train issues and eight recalls. Within the model's history, that concentration of documented mechanical grievances signals that researchers should treat this vintage as one requiring rigorous Power Train and recall verification before any assessment of individual vehicle condition.

Model year2009 2007 2006 2005

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque130 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy14/19/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 - MEXICO BUILT · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04884899AC. 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 65 - MEXICO BUILT · 700 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP265-70R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.0-8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04884899AC alt 05184231AB
Engine air filter	68441763AA
Spark plug	SPFR8TI332 alt SPFR8TE2AA
Battery	BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades	55277446AB
Thermostat	52028898AJ alt 68174083AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	218.9 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	131.1 in
Curb weight	4295 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 19 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.5
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8.3 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	130 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	15.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	15.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	6000-9,000 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Torque	Used plugs and

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	65 - MEXICO BUILT
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	94R - U.S. BUILT
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	56.0-60.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	100
Engine Oil Pressure	35-105 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	24 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	130 ft-lbs / 120 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.039 in / 0.803 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Bolts 1-10 Step 1: 20 ft. lbs. Step 2: 20 ft. lbs. Bolts 11-14

7.4 ft. lbs. Bolts 1-10 Step 3: 90 degrees Step 4: 90 degrees Bolts 11-14 Step 2: 19 ft. lbs. Lubricate the M10 bolts with clean engine oil. Coat the M8 bolts with Mopar Lock and Seal.

7.4 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 34 N##m (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 N##m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
2	Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 54 N##m (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8 bolts to 20 N##m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
3	Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34 N##m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Torque the bolts in the sequence shown.

1	Tighten bolts A - L to 40 ft. lbs.	40 ft. lbs
2	Tighten bolts 1 - 10 to 25 in. lbs.	25 in
3	Turn bolts 1 - 10 an additional 90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	Tighten bolts A1 - A6 to 20 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs

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.

Every 6,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 12,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 18,000 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 24,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 48,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)

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 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup lead in one area — the power train, 187 of 679 reports (28%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the power train are also the target of recalls 12V-474 and 13V-038 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming they were actually performed. 29 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train 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

679

Owner complaints

29 involved a crash · 3 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 679 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train187

Electrical System38

Unknown Or Other33

Engine29

Structure25

Wheels24

Fuel/Propulsion System23

Suspension22

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

12V474000Power Train:Driveline:Differential UnitReported 02/10/2012

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

13V038000Power Train:Driveline:Differential UnitReported 06/02/2013

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota… Remedy: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 44 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9004009	2021-04-07	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
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…

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 65 battery Vehicles taking 6 qt w/ filter DS-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04884899AC Engine air filter 68441763AA Spark plug SPFR8TI332 Battery BBH7F001AA

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 RAM 1500 Pickup 4.7L V8 take?

6 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 RAM 1500 Pickup have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4.7L V8 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 15 combined mpg.