Ram150020153.6L/ram/1500/2015/3-6l/
DS platform

2015 Ram 1500 — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 1500 3.6L.

Body TRUCKEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2015 Ram 1500 is a DS platform truck equipped with a 3.6L engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. This configuration delivers an EPA rating of 17/25/20 mpg and requires 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 API engine oil. Within the model's 2009-2021 history, this year's 1,425 owner complaints and 18 recalls place it below the 2014 peak of 1,734 complaints, though steering remains the primary area of concern.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/25/20 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 · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. 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 · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter68441763AA alt 68190705AB
Fuel filter68235275AB
Spark plugSP149125AF alt SP143877AB
BatteryBBH7F001AA alt BBH8A001AA
Front wiper blades55277446AB
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68157217AA
Cabin air filter05058693AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase135.8 in
Curb weight4729 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2015 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

7.5–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2013 SLT 3.6L V6 Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed)
305 hpHorsepower (as tested)
269 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2013SLT 3.6L V6 Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed)7.50 sec15.80 sec305 hpRWD
2013SLT 3.6L V6 Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed)7.90 sec16.10 sec305 hp4x4
2013SLT 3.6L V6 Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed)8.50 sec16.70 sec305 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.0-6.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil Capacity215FD Front Axle
Engine Coolant Capacity13.7
Engine OilAPI · SAE 5W · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Power Steering FluidATF +4

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub185 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 185.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.18-1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.00-6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Primary Fuel Pump Pressure62.0-102.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 24; Rear: 22 /; Front: 24; Rear: 22
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 130; Rear: 142 /; Front: 130; Rear: 132
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 15.5; Rear: 24 /
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.039; Rear: .803
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0005
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
375 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.75 degrees
450 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.50 degrees
5Loosen bolts in reverse sequence
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
870 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.70 degrees
970 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.; Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.70 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 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 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2015 Ram 1500 represents a transitional point in the model's generation: complaints dropped 18% from the peak of 1,734 in 2014 to 1,425, yet this figure remained the second-highest of the entire period and far exceeded earlier years like 2012 (694). Recalls continued climbing to 18 in 2015 (up from 17 in 2014), while TSBs slightly decreased to 591, indicating the manufacturer was actively addressing issues but problems persisted. Notably, 2015 saw the highest Steering-related complaints (281) across the generation, along with 79 crash-related complaints and 58 fire-related complaints. The following year (2016) showed another slight uptick in complaints to 1,503, followed by a significant drop to 859 in 2017, suggesting the worst of the reliability issues crested around 2014-2016. Given that 2015 sits near the peak of the complaint curve with elevated recall and TSB activity, buyers should exercise caution and verify all recall repairs have been completed—while the complaint decline suggests incremental improvement, this model year does not represent the generation's most trouble-free option.

18
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
591
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,425
Owner complaints
79 involved a crash · 58 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,425 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering281
Engine155
Power Train91
Fuel/Propulsion System79
Service Brakes66
Unknown Or Other52
Fuel System, Diesel51
Engine & Engine Cooling47

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 18 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V475000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselReported 13/08/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to… Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that…

19V347000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:LatchReported 09/05/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 591 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J2026-06-05StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.I2026-05-29Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S26230000322026-04-30StructureSqueak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One…
S1623000028 REV.H2026-04-01StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…

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 2015 1500 3.6L take?

6.0 qt of API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 1500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.