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2017 Ram Pro Master — 3.0L Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Pro Master 3.0L Diesel.

Body SUVEngine 3.0L DieselTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2017 Ram Pro Master 3.0L Diesel is an SUV built on the VF platform, pairing a 3.0L diesel engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission and returning EPA ratings of 21 city, 28 highway, and 24 combined mpg. The powertrain's scale is reflected in its service requirements, with a 9.5-quart oil capacity filled by 5W-30 viscosity. Within the model's reliability arc, this 2017 model year stands out as a troubled entry, drawing 76 owner complaints—engine issues among the most reported—alongside 12 recalls, a pattern that flags it as an elevated-risk year for researchers tracking long-term durability.

Model year20182017201620152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity9.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque145 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68622551AA. 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 49 · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT225/75R16EOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68622551AA alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter52022424AA alt 68665693AA
Fuel filter68223662AA
Spark plugSP149125AF
BatteryBBH8F001AA alt BBH9A001AA
Front wiper blades68159682AA alt 68159681AA
Thermostat04893377AA alt 68099632AA
Cabin air filter68535618AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-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 / combined21 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 9.5 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 145 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. 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 Capacity5.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity12.7
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity10.5
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic · MS-1106

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 8.8; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts22.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts27.0 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)5.9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts145 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts66.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub350.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub257.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca
Optional BCI Group Number95R
Optional BCI Cranking Performance950 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)53-63 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 125; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 2600-; Rear: .559
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 2600-; Rear: .572
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
270.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 10530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages

Prep If the threads of the old bolts are stretched or damaged, do not re-use old bolts. Do not apply additional oil to the bolt threads.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
4Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 125 degrees125 degrees
5Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order.
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
833.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
9Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 130 degrees.130 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290.0 degrees90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep M12 Bolts

136.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
260.0 degrees60 degrees
360.0 degrees; M8 Bolts60 degrees
119.0

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; 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 Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 18,500 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miClutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 80,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt Tensioner (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Glow Plug (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

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 2017 Ram Pro Master lead in one area — the engine, 14 of 76 reports (18%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 3 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 4 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine 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.

12
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
368
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
76
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 4 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 76 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine14
Power Train7
Electrical System6
Electrical System,Engine4
Exterior Lighting4
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine3
Structure3
Power Train,Engine3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V824000EquipmentReported 21/12/2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler…

16V953000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 28/12/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling one model year 2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicle manufactured on November 5, 2016. This vehicle has side curtain air bags that may not inflate properly in the event of a crash. Remedy: Chrysler has notified the owner, and a dealer inspected the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 368 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…
S1623000028 REV.H2026-04-01StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
1097242026-01-21EngineWater Pump & Chain Case Cover

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.

P2002
Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0401
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient
P20EE
SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0087
Fuel rail / system pressure too low
P0299
Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Pro Master 3.0L Diesel take?

9.5 qt of 5W-30 ACEA C3 Synthetic lubricant Meeting Chrysler standard MS-1106 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Pro Master have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.0L Diesel get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.