DodgeRegular Cab Pick-up20028.0L V10/dodge/regular-cab-pick-up/2002/8-0l-v10/
BR platform

2002 Dodge Regular Cab Pick-up — 8.0L V10

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 Regular Cab Pick-up 8.0L V10.

Engine 8.0L V10

The 2002 Dodge Regular Cab Pick-up 8.0L V10. It takes 7.0 qt of 10W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque135 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 65 - LATE · 650 - LATE CCA battery, OE oil filter 04781452BF. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 65 - LATE · 650 - LATE CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT265-70R17EOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04781452BF alt 05281090AB
Engine air filter68441763AA
Fuel filter04798825AD discontinued · alt 04897498AA
Front wiper blades55077100AE
Serpentine belt05135746AA alt 53032307AC
Thermostat52028185AC alt 68174083AA

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 10W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 135 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity7.2 Pints,
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity10 Pints,
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil10W-30 · API

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings45 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts230 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 70, MT: 55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 40 ft-lbs; Upper: 16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)6010
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket6010
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle6010
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket6010
Lug Nuts135 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug30.0-40.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0-40.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)200 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug TypeQC9MC4
Spark Plug Gap0.045 in
Spark Plug Torque30.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeSP-10
Oil Capacity6.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65 - LATE
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 - LATE cca
Optional BCI Group Number27 - EARLY OR OPTIONAL

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum54.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)44.0-54.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance10.8-13.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure50-60 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle100 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle60-130 ft-lbs / 60-210 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.005 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
143.0 ft. lbs.43 ft. lbs
2105.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8520 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; spark plugs every 30,000 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 miDriveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 7,500 miBrake Linings (adjust) · Crankcase Breather Bottle (drain) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Water Pump (inspect)
Every 18,000 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 24,000 miAir Injection System Air Pump Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 miCrankshaft Vibration Damper (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 82,500 miOxygen Sensor (replace)
Every 100,000 miBands (adjust) · 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 requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter 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 neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2002 Regular Cab Pick-up 8.0L V10 take?

7.0 qt of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.