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2010 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup — 3.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7L.

Engine 3.7LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2010 Dodge RAM 1500, built on the DS platform and powered by a 3.7‑liter inline‑six, delivers a straightforward yet robust powertrain that has earned the model a reputation for dependable workhorse performance; its 6‑quart oil capacity with filter and the recommended 5W‑30 API viscosity ensure adequate lubrication under heavy loads. Coupled with an automatic four‑speed transmission, the RAM 1500 achieves EPA‑rated fuel economy of 14 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 16 mpg combined—a solid figure for a full‑size pickup of its era. However, this model year sits at the lower end of the RAM 1500’s reliability history, with 485 total owner complaints and the Power Train as the most frequently cited issue, and it also received four recalls, signaling that while the vehicle is capable, attentive maintenance and awareness of its common pitfalls are essential for long‑term ownership.

Model year2010 2008 2002

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 economy14/20/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 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 94R · 700 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP265-70R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04884899AC alt 05184231AB
Engine air filter	68441763AA
Spark plug	SPLZFR5C11 alt SPFR8TI332
Battery	BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades	55277446AB
Serpentine belt	04593852AB alt 68027636AB
Thermostat	68174083AA alt 52028898AJ

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	226 in
Overall width	79.1 in
Overall height	74 in
Wheelbase	140.2 in
Curb weight	5060 lb
Track (front / rear)	69.3 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 20 / 16 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 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
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	21 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	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	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Diesel engines, Ram Truck 1500-2500, 1.62; Ram Truck 3500, 1.87; gasoline engines, 1.62. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	Diesel engines, Ram Truck 1500-2500, 6.00; Ram Truck 3500, 7.00; gasoline engines, 6.00. oz
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.62 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

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	25-110 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.

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

8.75

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 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	Hand tighten bolts 1D, 1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block.
2	Tighten bolts 1A - 1J to 40 ft. lbs.	40 ft. lbs
3	Tighten bolts 1 - 8 to 5 ft. lbs.	5 ft. lbs
4	Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90 degrees.	90 degrees
5	Tighten bolts A - E 20 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; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 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	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) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 24,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 90,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (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 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup dominate in one area — the power train, 188 of 485 reports (39%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 26 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

217

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

485

Owner complaints

26 involved a crash · 3 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 485 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train188

Engine38

Electrical System35

Fuel/Propulsion System18

Unknown Or Other16

Structure14

Steering11

Suspension10

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 217 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
106241	2025-07-28	Electrical System	LAMP - DOME
104974	2025-06-12	Electrical System	LAMP - DOME
103774	2025-05-01	Electrical System	LAMP - DOME
25-009-24	2024-12-05	Unknown Or Other	"Dual EVAP System Extreme Duty Vapor Canister Filter Kit Customers operating fleet or…
101232	2024-10-29	Power Train	Plate - Planetary

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

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 6 qt w/ filter DS-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04884899AC Engine air filter 68441763AA Spark plug SPLZFR5C11 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 2010 RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7L take?

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

Does the 2010 RAM 1500 Pickup have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.7L get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg.