Ram 2500 · Model year 2019

2019 Ram 2500 specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2019 Ram 2500 in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 17 manufacturer publications.

Schedule covers: 150k miles
Publications: 17

2019 Ram 2500 specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2019 specification sheet.

General information+

Vehicle type	Regular Cab, Crew Cab and Mega Cab, 2WD, 4WD
Assembly plant	Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant, Coahuila, Mexico
EPA vehicle class	Standard Pickup

Body/chassis+

	2WD	4WD
Layout	Longitudinal, front engine	Longitudinal, front engine, transfer case
Construction	Ladder-type frame, steel cab, Double-wall steel pickup box	Ladder-type frame, steel cab, Double-wall steel pickup box

Engine: 6.4-liter HEMI V-8+

Type and description	90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable valve-timing (VVT)
Displacement	392 cu. in. (6,417 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke	4.09 X 3.72 (103.9 X 94.6)
Valve system	Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight de-activating and eight hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction	Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, 356 aluminum cylinder heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Power	410 hp (306 Kw) @ 5,600 RPM
Torque	429 lb.-ft. (582 N•M) at 4,000 RPM
Maximum engine speed	5,800 RPM limited
Fuel requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil capacity	7.0 quarts (6.6 liters)
Coolant capacity	16.6 quarts (15.75 liters)
Emission control	Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, cooled electronic exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) and individual cylinder fuel control

Engine: 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6 (2500 Standard Output)+

Type and description	Inline, liquid-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled
Displacement	408 cu. in. (6,690 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke	4.21 X 4.88 (107 X 124)
Valve system	Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 24 valves, hydraulic lifters
Fuel injection	Electronic high-pressure common rail
Construction	Compacted graphite iron (CGI) block cast-iron head
Compression ratio	19.0:1
Power	370 hp (276 Kw) @ 2,800 RPM (68RFE automatic transmission)
Torque	850 lb.-ft. (1,084 N•M) @ 1,700 RPM
Maximum high-idle engine speed	3,200 RPM
Fuel requirement	Ultra-low sulfur diesel
Oil capacity	12.0 quarts (11.3 liters) with filter
Coolant capacity	23.8 quarts (22.50 liters)
Emission controls	Selective catalytic reduction (SCR)

Engine: 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6 (3500 High Output)+

Type and description	Inline, liquid-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled
Displacement	408 cu. in. (6,690 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke	4.21 X 4.88 (107 X 124)
Valve system	Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 24 valves, hydraulic lifters
Fuel injection	Electronic high-pressure common rail
Construction	Compacted graphite iron (CGI) block cast-iron head
Compression ratio	16.2:1
Power	400 hp (276 Kw) @ 2,800 RPM (Aisin Automatic Transmission)
Torque	1000 lb.-ft. (1,084 N•M) @ 1,800 RPM
Maximum high-idle engine speed	3,200 RPM
Fuel requirement	Ultra-low sulfur diesel
Oil capacity	12.0 quarts (11.3 liters) with filter
Coolant capacity	23.8 quarts (22.50 liters)
Emission controls	Selective catalytic reduction (SCR)

Transmission: Aisin AS69RC — automatic six-speed (3500 High Output)+

Availability	6.7-liter diesel high output
Description	Three planetary gear sets, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
1st	3.75
2nd	2.0
3rd	1.34
4th	1.0
5th	0.77
6th	0.63
Reverse	3.54
Axle ratios	3.73 (SRW and DRW), 4.10 (DRW only)

Transmission: ZF 8HP75 — automatic eight-speed+

Availability	6.4-liter HEMI V-8
Description	Adaptive electronic control, automatic or Electronic Range Select (ERS) manual control. Five clutch-pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear
1st	4.71
2nd	3.14
3rd	2.10
4th	1.67
5th	1.29
6th	1.00
7th	0.84
8th	0.67
Reverse	3.30
Axle gear ratios	3.73, 4.10

Transmission: 68RFE — automatic six-speed+

Availability	6.7-liter diesel (standard output 2500 and 3500)
Description	Three planetary gear-sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
1st	3.23
2nd	1.84
3rd	1.41
4th	1.0
5th	0.82
6th	0.63
Reverse	4.44
Axle ratios	3.73 (SRW and DRW), 4.10 (DRW)

Transfer case: BW 44-46, BW 44-47+

Availability	Optional on 6.7-liter diesel and 6.4-liter HEMI V-8
Type	Part-Time – BW 44-47 manual shift and BW 44-46 electric shift
Operating modes	2WD; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low-range ratio	2.64
Center differential	None

Transfer case: BW 44-48+

Availability	6.7-liter diesel high output
Type	44-48 part-time with electric shift, 44-49 part-time manual shift
Operating modes	2WD; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low-range ratio	2.64
Center differential	None

Axles+

Front (4x4)	AAM 9.25-in. beam front axle with center disconnect (locking differentials on Power Wagon)
Rear	AAM 11.5-in. beam rear axle (2500 and 3500 limited-slip, locking differentials on Power Wagon)
Rear	AAM 12.0-in. beam rear axle (3500 Max Tow)

Electrical system+

Alternator rating	180-amp included with 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 and 6.7-liter diesel
Alternator rating	220-amp included with 6.7-liter Laramie, Longhorn and Limited
Alternator rating	Dual (220 and 160) optional on 6.4-liter HEMI V-8
Alternator rating	Dual 220-amp optional on 6.7-liter diesel
Battery description	Group 65, maintenance-free, 730 CCA on 6.4-liter HEMI V-8
Battery description	Dual Group 65, maintenance-free, 730 CCA on 6.7-liter diesel

Suspension 2500+

	2WD	4WD
Front	Three-link with track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, solid axle	Three-link with track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, solid axle, disconnecting sway bar (Power Wagon only)
Rear	Five-link with track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, solid axle	Five-link with track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, solid axle (optional air bags)

Suspension 3500+

	2WD	4WD
Front	Three-link with track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, solid axle	Three-link with track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, solid axle
Rear	Two-stage longitudinal leaf (optional supplemental air bags) solid axle	Two-stage longitudinal leaf (optional supplemental air bags) solid axle

Brakes+

Front: size and type	14.17 X 1.54 (359.9 X 39.1) disc with twin-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS
Rear: size and type	14.09 X 1.34 (357.9 X 34.0) disc with twin-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS
Power-assist type	Dual-rate, Tandem Diaphragm Vacuum (2500 Gas)
Power-assist type	Hydro-boost (2500 diesel and all 3500)

Air bags+

Regular Cab	6
Crew Cab	6
Mega Cab	6

Steering+

Power-assist

Hydraulic Assist

Cargo: nominal box size+

	6-ft. 4-in. box (Crew or Mega)	8-ft. box (Regular or Crew)
SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	57.5 (1.6)	74.7 (2.1)
Length at floor, tailgate closed	76.3 (1,938.5)	98.3 (2,496.5)
Cargo width	66.4 (1,686.9)	66.4 (1,686.9)
Distance between wheelhouses	51 (1,295.4)	51 (1,295.4)
Depth	20.1 (511.1)	20.2 (513.0)
Tailgate opening width	60.4 (1,535.3)	60.4 (1,535.3)

Dimensions: Regular Cab 140.5-in. WB, 8-ft. box (2500)+

	4x2	4x4
Wheelbase	140 (3,560)	140.2 (3,560)
Track width – front	68.7 (1,745)	68.7 (1,745)
Track width – rear	68.1 (1,729)	68.1 (1,729)
Overall length	232 (5,892)	232 (5,892)
Overall width @ SgRp front	83.5 (2,120)	83.5 (2,120)
Overall height	78 (1,981)	80.2 (2,037)
Suspension or axle to ground – front	7.3 (184)	9.3 (237)
Suspension or axle to ground – rear	8.4 (212)	8.5 (217)
Approach angle (degrees)	18.8	22.8
Ramp breakover angle (degrees)	20.8	23.9
Departure angle (degrees)	22.9	29.9
Ground clearance	13 (332)	13.1 (333)
Turning diameter	13.8 (45.4)	13.8 (45.4)

Dimensions: Crew Cab 149.5-in. WB, 6-ft. 4-in. box (2500)+

	4x2	4x4
Wheelbase	149 (3,785)	149 (3,785)
Track width – front	68.7 (1,745)	68.7 (1,745)
Track width – rear	68.1 (1,729)	68.1 (1,729)
Overall length	238.8 (6,066)	238.8 (6,067)
Overall width @ SgRp front	83.5 (2,120)	83.5 (2,120)
Overall height	78.2 (1,987)	80.2 (2,037)
Suspension or axle to ground – front	7.4 (188)	9.3 (236)
Suspension or axle to ground – rear	8.5 (216)	8.5 (217)
Approach angle (degrees)	18.8	22.9
Ramp breakover angle (degrees)	20.3	23.9
Departure angle (degrees)	23.6	25.8
Ground clearance	11.1 (281)	13.1 (333)
Turning diameter	14.6 (47.9)	14.6 (47.9)

Dimensions: Crew Cab 169.5-in. WB, 8-ft. box (2500)+

	4x2	4x4
Wheelbase	169 (4,293)	169 (4,293)
Track width – front	68.7 (1,734.8)	68.7 (1,745)
Track width – rear	68.1 (1,729)	68.1 (1,729)
Overall length	260.8 (6,626)	260.8 (6,626)
Overall width @ SgRp front	83.5 (2,120)	83.5 (2,120)
Overall height	78.1 (1,983)	80.1 (2,035)
Suspension or axle to ground – front	7.3 (185)	9.4 (237)
Suspension or axle to ground – rear	9.9 (253)	8.6 (218)
Approach angle (degrees)	18.7	23.2
Ramp breakover angle (degrees)	19.1	22.7
Departure angle (degrees)	22.5	24.7
Ground clearance	11.1 (282)	13.1 (334)
Turning diameter	16.3 (53.5)	16.3 (53.5)

Dimensions: Power Wagon Crew Cab 4x4, 149.3-in. WB, 6-ft. 4-in. box+

	4x2	4x4
Wheelbase	—	149.3 (3,792)
Track width – front	—	68.7 (1,745)
Track width – rear	—	68.1 (1,729)
Overall length	—	238.8 (6,067)
Overall width @ SgRp front	—	83.4 (2,119)
Overall height	—	80.9 (2,054)
Suspension or axle to ground – front	—	8.3 (210)
Suspension or axle to ground – rear	—	8.3 (210)
Approach angle (degrees)	—	29.4
Ramp breakover angle (degrees)	—	22
Departure angle (degrees)	—	26
Ground clearance	—	14.2 (360)
Turning diameter	—	14.7 (48.2)

Dimensions: Mega Cab 160.5-in. WB, 6-ft. 4-in. box (2500)+

	4x2	4x4
Wheelbase	—	160.4 (4,074)
Track width – front	—	68.7 (1,745)
Track width – rear	—	68.1 (1,729)
Overall length	—	249.9 (6,348)
Overall width @ SgRp front	—	83.5 (2,120)
Overall height	—	80.1 (2,036)
Suspension or axle to ground – front	—	9.4 (238)
Suspension or axle to ground – rear	—	8.5 (217)
Approach angle (degrees)	—	23.3
Ramp breakover angle (degrees)	—	23.2
Departure angle (degrees)	—	25.7
Ground clearance	—	13.1 (334)
Turning diameter	—	15.6 (51.2)

Dimensions: Regular Cab 140.5-in. WB, 8-ft. box (3500)+

	4x2	4x4
Wheelbase	140.2 (3,560)	140.2 (3,560)
Track width – front	67.7 (1,719); 69.6 (1,769) DRW	67.7 (1,719); 69.6 (1,769) DRW
Track width – rear	67.1 (1,703); 75.9 (1,927) DRW	67.1 (1,703); 75.9 (1,927) DRW
Overall length	232 (5,892)	232 (5,892)
Overall width @ SgRp front	83.5 (2,120); 96.5 (2,450) DRW	83.5 (2,120); 96.5 (2,450) DRW
Overall height	77.8 (1,976)	79.5 (2,019)
Suspension or axle to ground – front	7.4 (188); 6.6 (168) DRW	9.3 (237); 8.5 (216) DRW
Suspension or axle to ground – rear	7.9 (209); 8.2 (208) DRW	8.5 (217); 8.4 (213) DRW
Approach angle (degrees)	18.2; 16.6 DRW	23.2; 20.6 DRW
Ramp breakover angle (degrees)	21.8; 19.7 DRW	25.2; 23.2 DRW
Departure angle (degrees)	25.4; 23.6 DRW	25.2; 24.4 DRW
Ground clearance	11.2 (286); 10.6 (269) DRW	13.3 (338); 12.4 (314) DRW
Turning diameter	13.8 (45.4)	13.9 (45.5)

Where the sheet prints two lines in a cell, the standard (SRW) figure is first and the DRW (dual rear wheel) figure second, separated by a semicolon.

Dimensions: Crew Cab 169.5-in. WB, 8-ft. box (3500)+

	4x2	4x4
Wheelbase	169.1 (4,294)	169 (4,300)
Track width – front	67.7 (1,719); 69.6 (1,769) DRW	67.7 (1,719); 69.6 (1,769) DRW
Track width – rear	67.1 (1,703); 75.9 (1,927) DRW	67.1 (1,703); 75.9 (1,927) DRW
Overall length	260.8 (6,626)	260.8 (6,626)
Overall width @ SgRp front	83.5 (2,120); 96.5 (2,450) DRW	83.5 (2,120); 96.5 (2,450) DRW
Overall height	78.4 (1,990); 77.1 (1,959) DRW	78.4 (1,990); 79.3 (2,015) DRW
Suspension or axle to ground – front	7.3 (186); 6.4 (162) DRW	7.3 (186); 8.4 (214) DRW
Suspension or axle to ground – rear	9.0 (228); 6.4 (162) DRW	9.0 (228); 9.3 (236) DRW
Approach angle (degrees)	18.3; 16.9 DRW	23.3; 20.6 DRW
Ramp breakover angle (degrees)	19.5; 17.3 DRW	22.4; 21.3 DRW
Departure angle (degrees)	24.2; 21.2 DRW	23.5; 24.2 DRW
Ground clearance	11.2 (285); 10.2 (260) DRW	11.5 (290); 12.3 (312) DRW
Turning diameter	16.3 (53.6)	16.4 (53.7)

Where the sheet prints two lines in a cell, the standard (SRW) figure is first and the DRW (dual rear wheel) figure second, separated by a semicolon.

Dimensions: Mega Cab 160.5-in. WB, 6-ft. 4-in. box (3500)+

	4x2	4x4
Wheelbase	—	160.4 (4,074)
Track width – front	—	67.7 (1,719); 69.6 (1,769) DRW
Track width – rear	—	67.1 (1,704); 75.9 (1,927) DRW
Overall length	—	249.9 (6,348)
Overall width @ SgRp front	—	83.5 (1,994); 96.5 (2,450) DRW
Overall height	—	78.5 (2,036); 78.9 (2,004) DRW
Suspension or axle to ground – front	—	7.3 (187); 8.4 (214) DRW
Suspension or axle to ground – rear	—	8.3 (210); 6.8 (174) DRW
Approach angle (degrees)	—	18.5; 21.7 DRW
Ramp breakover angle (degrees)	—	20.3; 21.5 DRW
Departure angle (degrees)	—	25.7; 23.1 DRW

Where the sheet prints two lines in a cell, the standard (SRW) figure is first and the DRW (dual rear wheel) figure second, separated by a semicolon.

Accommodations: front+

	Regular Cab	Crew Cab	Mega Cab
Seating (front/rear)	3/0 or 2/0	3/3 or 2/3	3/3 or 2/3
Headroom	39.8 (1,011)	40.9 (1,038)	40.9 (1,038)
Legroom	40.9 (1,040)	40.9 (1,040)	40.9 (1,040)
Shoulder room	65.9 (1,675)	65.9 (1,675)	65.9 (1,675)
Hip room	62.9 (1,598)	62.9 (1,598)	62.9 (1,598)

Seating is the seating capacity, front/rear, as printed.

Accommodations: rear+

	Regular Cab	Crew Cab	Mega Cab
Headroom	—	39.8 (1,010)	40.3 (1,023)
Legroom	—	40.2 (1,022)	43.1 (1,096)
Shoulder room	—	65.6 (1,666)	65.6 (1,667)
Hip room	—	62.7 (1,593)	62.8 (1,595)

Accommodations: interior volume+

	Regular Cab	Crew Cab	Mega Cab
Front – cu. ft. (cu. m)	62.5 (1.8)	63.9 (1.8)	63.9 (1.8)
Rear – cu. ft. (cu. m)	—	60.7 (1.7)	66 (1.9)

Source: 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2019 feature availability guide.

Only rows that differ

Showing 45 of 54 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available

Feature	Tradesman	Big Horn/Lone Star	Power Wagon	Laramie	Laramie Longhorn	Limited
Configuration
Body ModelRegular Cab 8-ft. box — 169.1-in. wheelbase	✓	✓	—	—	—	—
Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 149.1-in. wheelbase			✓	✓	✓	✓
Crew Cab 8-ft. box — 169.1-in. wheelbase			—
Mega Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 160.2-in. wheelbase	—		—
Drive4x2	✓	✓	—	✓	✓	✓
4x4			✓
Powertrain
6.4-liter V-8 HEMI eight-speed automatic transmission	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Engine / Transmission6.7-liter I-6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Standard Output, six-speed automatic transmission (2500/3500)			—
6.7-liter I-6 Cummins Turbo Diesel High Output, six-speed Aisin automatic transmission (3500)			—
Mechanical
Rear Axle3.73 axle ratio			—
4.10 axle ratio			✓
Electronic-locking front and rear differentials	Pkg	—	✓	—	—	—
Anti-spin differential (E-Locker and Anti-spin are mutually exclusive)			—
SuspensionRear air suspension system			—
Transfer CaseManual Part-Time	✓	—	✓	—	—	—
Electronic On-Demand		✓	—	✓	✓	✓
Interior
SunroofSingle-pane, power-operated (Crew Cab/Mega Cab)	—
Uconnect Multimedia
RadiosUconnect 5.0 AM/FM/Bluetooth	✓	✓	—	—	—	—
Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio	—	Pkg	✓	✓	—	—
Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio/NAV/HD/CELL	—			O/P	✓
Uconnect 12-in. radio	—	—			Pkg	✓
Sound SystemBase six-speaker (four-speaker Regular Cab)	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—
Premium 10-speaker (seven-speaker Regular Cab)	—		O/P	✓	✓	✓
Premium Plus 17-speaker	—	—		Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Safety and Security
ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines, center lines and zoom	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Surround View Camera (Included in Tow Tech Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
CameraCargo View Camera (Included in Tow Tech and Max Tow Groups)	Pkg	O/P	O/P	O/P	O/P	O/P
Aux remote camera (MOPAR Camera available at dealer)
Active FeaturesBlind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path (Included in Safety Group)	Pkg	O/P	O/P	O/P	O/P	✓
Forward Collision Mitigation (Automatic Emergency Braking) (Included in Advanced Safety Group)	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Parking SensorsParkSense front and rear Park Assist System with Rear ParkSense (requires fog lamps when offered as LPO)	—	O/P	✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Park Sensors			—	—	—	—
Trailer Brake ControllerIntegrated controller (included in Max Tow Package)	O/P	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Appearance Packages
Body-color Bumper Groupfront/rear bumper painted body color	—	—	—	—
Chrome Appearance Group (Tradesman)chrome front/rear bumper; upper header/lower applique in chrome; Tradesman grille with chrome nostrils; steel chrome-clad wheels 18-in. x 8-in. (single rear wheel); steel wheel with chrome clad 17-in. x 6-in. (dual rear wheel)		—	—	—	—	—
Chrome Appearance Group (Laramie)chrome side steps, flat, wheel-to-wheel; chrome belt molding; chrome tow hooks	—	—	—		—	—
Night Appearance Packageall Sport Appearance content; black 20-in. wheels (not available with dual rear wheel); LT285/60R20E OWL Firestone Transforce on/off-road tires; black mirrors (Laramie only); black headlamp bezel (base lamp on Big Horn/Lone Star, mid lamp on Laramie); black tail lamp bezel (base lamp on Big Horn/Lone Star, LED lamp on Laramie); black grille with gloss black nostrils/gloss black billets; black Ram door badge; black Big Horn/Lone Star/Laramie badge; black Ram Head badge on tailgate; black front R-A-M badge; black 2500/3500 hood badges; black 6.4-liter HEMI badge (6.4-liter only); black Cummins Diesel badge (6.7-liter only)	—		—		—	—
Sport Appearance Packagemonotone paint; body color door handles, front/rear bumper; upper header/lower applique painted body color; interior black with black headliner; ParkSense front and rear Park Assist System (Big Horn/Lone Star only, standard on Laramie); 17-in. x 6-in. polished aluminum wheels (Big Horn/Lone Star dual rear wheel only)	—		—		—	—
Functional Packages
Bed Utility Groupdeployable bed step; bed lighting; spray-in bed liner					—	—
Box Delete (Regular Cab or Crew Cab)not available with Mega Cab or Power Wagon Package			—	—	—	—
Cold Weather Groupblock heater; winter front grille cover			—
Comfort Groupheated front seats and heated leather-wrapped steering wheel	—		—	—	—	—
Dual Rear Wheel Group (3500 only)rear wheelhouse liners; cab-mounted clearance LED lamps, box and rear fender-mounted			—
Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Groupbed mounted seven-pin connector; mounting holes for fifth-wheel hitch and gooseneck ball; mounting hole covers			—
Max Tow Package (3500 only)Aisin transmission; 4.10:1 rear axle, dual rear wheels; 30K 5th wheel hitch; auto-leveling rear air suspension; 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Group; Cargo View Camera (not available on Tradesman); trailer brake controller; daytime running lamps; DOT Safety Kit
Off-Road Group (4x4 2500 only)front/rear Bilstein shocks; transfer case skid plate; tow hooks; hill-descent control; all-terrain tires; off-road decal			—
Power Wagon Equipment Group (4x4 2500 only)Articulink suspension; front/rear Bilstein shocks (Power Wagon tuned); hill-descent control; Tru-Lok front and rear axles; 4.10 axle ratio; tow hooks; fuel tank skid plate; transfer case skid plate; front electric 12,000-lb. winch; black wheel flares, Power Wagon design; fog lamps; bright chrome front and rear bumper; front disconnecting stabilizer bar; 17-in. x 8.0-in. cast aluminum Power Wagon wheel; LT285/70R17D OWL Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac all-terrain tires; rear wheel well liners		—	✓	—	—	—
Premium Lighting GroupBi-LED projector headlamps with signature lighting; LED tail lamps and fog lamps with signature lighting	—		—	—	—	—
Protection Group (4x4 only)tow hooks (2500, 3500 Tradesman Regular Cab); transfer case skid plate			—
RamBox Utility Groupstowable bed divider and upper rail system
Safety GroupAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop; Forward Collision Mitigation with Automatic Emergency Braking; Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection; LED headlamps and tail lamps, LED fog lamps; rain sensitive wipers; Smart Beam
Snow Chief Group220-amp alternator; anti-spin rear differential; auxiliary switches, I/P mounted; LED clearance lamps; LT275/70R18E OWL on/off road tires (with 18-in. wheels); transfer case skid plate			—
Snow Plow Prep Group220-amp alternator; transfer case skid plate			—
Tow Technology GroupSurround View Camera; Cargo View Camera with dynamic grid lines; trailer reverse guidance; trailer-tow mirror with trailer spot lamp; Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection

Covers both Ram 2500 and 3500; labels marked 2500 or 3500 apply to that model only.
A dash in the guide is recorded as NA.
Package rows list their contents after the dash, taken from the content lines under each package.

What each trim adds

Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.

Big Horn/Lone Star over Tradesman+1 standard +

✓Integrated controller (included in Max Tow Package)

Power Wagon over Big Horn/Lone Star+2 standard +

✓Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio
✓ParkSense front and rear Park Assist System with Rear ParkSense (requires fog lamps when offered as LPO)

Laramie over Power Wagon+1 standard +

✓Premium 10-speaker (seven-speaker Regular Cab)

Laramie Longhorn over Laramie+1 standard +

✓Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio/NAV/HD/CELL

Limited over Laramie Longhorn+2 standard +

✓Radios: Uconnect 12-in. radio
✓Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path (Included in Safety Group)

Standard on every trim (2)

6.4-liter V-8 HEMI eight-speed automatic transmission
ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines, center lines and zoom

Source: 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

2019 Ram 2500 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: ESA.

Your odometer

Service	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
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. 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 axle fluid.
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary.
Adjust parking brake as necessary.
Inspect transfer case fluid.
Additional Maintenance
Replace cabin air filter.
Replace engine air filter.
Replace spark plugs. The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
Change the transfer case fluid.
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System

Change oil and filter.
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 the CV/Universal joints.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions. If required, replace air cleaner filter.
Inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary, replacement may be more frequent if vehicle is operated in extreme dusty conditions.

2019 Ram 2500 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)	2500/3500 shortbed models	31 gal	117 L
	2500/3500 longbed models	32 gal	121 L
Engine oil with filter	6.4L engine	7 qt	6.6 L
Cooling system	6.4L engine	16.6 qt	15.7 L

Engine fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Standard	Mopar product
Engine coolant	10 Year/150,000 Mile OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant	MS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil (6.4L engine)	SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API SN, all operating temperatures	MS-12633	Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil
Engine oil filter	Mopar brand engine oil filter	—	Mopar Engine Oil Filters
Spark plugs	Mopar spark plugs	—	Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection (6.4L engine)	89 octane recommended, 87 octane acceptable, 0-15% ethanol	—	—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Component	Fluid / grade	Standard	Mopar product
Automatic transmission (Eight-speed automatic (diesel: see Diesel Supplement))	ZF 8&9 Speed ATF or equivalent	—	Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Transfer case (Borg Warner 44-44 and 44-45)	Transfer case lubricant	—	Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for Borg Warner 44-44 and 44-45
Front and rear axle (9.25 front and 11.5 rear axles)	SAE 75W-85 HD GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant; limited slip additive required for limited slip axles	—	Ram SAE 75W-85 HD GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant
Rear axle (12.0 rear axle)	SAE 75W-140 synthetic gear lubricant; limited slip additive required for limited slip axles	MS-8985	Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-140
Brake master cylinder	DOT 3 brake fluid	—	Mopar DOT 3
Power steering reservoir	Power steering fluid +4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid	—	Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4 or Mopar ATF+4

Fuel

Engine	Minimum	Ethanol / biodiesel
6.4L gasoline engine	87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy)	Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

Wheels	Torque	Thread	Socket
Cone type	130 ft-lb (176 N·m)	M14 x 1.50	22 mm
Flanged type	129 ft-lb (175 N·m)	—	—

Fuel tank capacity depends on bed length.
Engine oil and coolant capacities listed are for the 6.4L gas engine only.
Re-check lug nut/bolt torque after 25 miles (40 km).
Brake booster is hydro-boost and shares fluid with the power steering system.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2019 Ram 2500 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

Quick guides

Uconnect & radio

Supplements

Warranty

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 2500 questions

How much oil does the 2019 Ram 2500 take?

With a filter change: 6.4L 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 2500 use?

6.4L engine: SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API SN, all operating temperatures (MS-12633) and Engine oil filter: Mopar brand engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2019 Ram 2500?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal joints; inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. 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 axle fluid; inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust parking brake as necessary; replace cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2019 Ram 2500 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.

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