Ram 1500 Classic · Model year 2019 · No longer built
2019 Ram 1500 Classic specs, maintenance & manuals
Everything the manufacturer published about the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic in one place: the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 15 manufacturer publications.
- Schedule covers
- 150k miles
- Publications
- 15
2019 Ram 1500 Classic maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first. Engines: EXF.
| Service | 10k1 yr | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | |||||||||||||||
| Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV/Universal joints. | |||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing change the axle fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. | |||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | |||||||||||||||
| Replace cabin air filter | |||||||||||||||
| Drain water from fuel filter assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Replace fuel filter and drain water from the fuel filter assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air filter. | |||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | |||||||||||||||
| Replace accessory drive belt(s). | |||||||||||||||
| Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | |||||||||||||||
| Change transfer case fluid. | |||||||||||||||
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System
- Change oil and filter.
- Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank.
- Drain water from fuel filter assembly.
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
- Inspect exhaust system.
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
At Every Second Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System
- Change fuel filter.
2019 Ram 1500 Classic fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | Regular Cab shortbed/Crew Quad Cab models | 26 gal | 98 L |
| Regular Cab longbed/Crew Quad Cab models (optional) | 32 gal | 121 L | |
| Engine oil with filter | 3.6L engine | 6 qt | 5.6 L |
| 5.7L engine | 7 qt | 6.6 L | |
| Cooling system | 3.6L engine | 13.7 qt | 13 L |
| 5.7L engine | 18.3 qt | 17.3 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formula | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula |
| Engine oil (3.6L engine) | SAE 5W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar (also Pennzoil, Shell Helix) |
| Engine oil (alternate) (3.6L engine) | SAE 5W-30, only if 5W-20 meeting MS-6395 is unavailable | MS-6395 | Mopar SAE 5W-30 engine oil |
| Engine oil (5.7L engine) | SAE 5W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar (also Pennzoil, Shell Helix) |
| Engine oil filter | — | — | Mopar engine oil filters |
| Spark plugs | — | — | Mopar spark plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission (Eight-speed automatic) | ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent | — | Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF |
| Automatic transmission (Six-speed automatic) | ATF+4 | — | Mopar ATF+4 |
| Transfer case | Transfer case lubricant for Borg Warner 44-44 and 44-45 | — | Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant |
| Front axle | SAE 75W-85 GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant | — | Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85 |
| Rear axle | SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear lubricant | MS-A0160 | Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-90 |
| Limited-slip additive (Limited-slip rear axles) | 5 oz (148 mL) added to the rear axle | MS-10111 | Mopar Limited Slip Additive |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3 | — | Mopar DOT 3 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | 0-15% (up to E15) |
| 3.6L Flex Fuel (E85) engine, if equipped | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable |
| 5.7L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and economy) | 0-15% (up to E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | M14 x 1.50 | 22 mm |
- Fuel tank capacities are approximate.
- Do not use water alone or propylene glycol-based coolant; do not mix OAT coolant with HOAT or 'globally compatible' coolants.
- Check the oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
- After 25 miles (40 km) recheck lug torque; tighten in a star pattern twice.
- When switching between E85 and gasoline on flex-fuel trucks, add 5 gal (19 L) or more.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2019 Ram 1500 Classic owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2019 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
Supplements
On Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
2019 Ram 1500 Classic questions
How much oil does the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic take?
With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L engine, 7 qt / 6.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic use?
3.6L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 3.6L engine: SAE 5W-30, only if 5W-20 meeting MS-6395 is unavailable (MS-6395); and 5.7L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395).
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic?
At 10,000 miles or 1 year: completely fill the diesel exhaust fluid tank; drain water from fuel filter assembly. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.