Ram 3500 · Model year 2018
2018 Ram 3500 specs, maintenance & manuals
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2018 Ram 3500 specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 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 and 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: 5.7-liter HEMI V-8+−
| Type and Description | 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled, with variable-valve timing (VVT) |
| Displacement | 345 cu. in. (5,654 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9) |
| Valve System | Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, hydraulic lifters with roller followers |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Power | 383 hp (286 kW) @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Maximum Engine Speed | 5,800 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended; Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable |
| Oil Capacity | 7.0 quarts (6.6 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 18.3 quarts (17.3 liters) |
| Emission Control | Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features and knock sensors |
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 bhp (306 kW) @ 5,600 rpm (all configurations except Mega Cab); Mega Cab — 370 hp (276 kW) @ 4,600 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 (15.8 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 (three versions)+−
| 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, solid lifters |
| Fuel Injection | Electronic high-pressure common rail |
| Construction | Cast-iron block and head |
| Compression Ratio | 16.2:1 |
| Power | 350 hp (261 kW) @ 2,800 rpm (G56 manual transmission) |
| Torque | 660 lb.-ft. (881 N•m) @ 1,500 rpm |
| Power | 370 hp (276 kW) @ 2,800 rpm (68RFE automatic transmission) |
| Torque | 800 lb.-ft. (1,084 N•m) @ 1,600 rpm |
| Power | 385 hp (287 kW) @ 2,800 rpm (AS69RC automatic transmission) |
| Torque | 930 lb.-ft. (1,220 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) |
| Coolant Capacity | 23.8 quarts (22.5 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) |
Transmission: G56 — manual six-speed overdrive+−
| Availability | 6.7-liter diesel |
| Description | Synchronized in all gears |
| 1st | 5.94 |
| 2nd | 3.28 |
| 3rd | 1.98 |
| 4th | 1.31 |
| 5th | 1.0 |
| 6th | 0.74 |
| Reverse | 5.42 |
| Axle ratios | 3.42, 3.73 (DRW only) |
Transmission: 66RFE — automatic six-speed+−
| Availability | 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 |
| 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 | 1.00 |
| 5th | 0.82 |
| 6th | 0.63 |
| Reverse | 4.44 |
| Axle ratios | 3.73, 4.10 |
Transmission: 68RFE — automatic six-speed+−
| Availability | 6.7-liter diesel |
| 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 | 3.42, 3.73 (DRW only), 4.10 (DRW only) |
Transmission: AS69RC — automatic six-speed+−
| Availability | 6.7-liter diesel |
| 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 | 3.42, 3.73 (DRW only), 4.10 (DRW only) |
Transfer cases: BW 44-46, BW 44-47+−
| Availability | Optional on 6.7-liter diesel and 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 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 |
Axles+−
| Front | AAM 9.25-in. beam front axle with center disconnect |
| Rear | AAM 11.5-in. and 11.8-in. (DRW models only) beam rear axles |
Electrical system+−
| Alternator — Rating | 160-amp standard with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 |
| Alternator — Rating | 180-amp included with 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 and 6.7-liter, optional on 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 |
| Alternator — Rating | Dual (220-amp and 160-amp) 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 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 |
| Battery — Description | Dual Group 65, maintenance-free, 730 CCA on 6.7-liter diesel |
Suspension+−
| 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 | Hotchkiss leaf spring, solid axle (optional supplemental air bags) | Hotchkiss leaf spring, solid axle (optional supplemental air bags) |
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 (gas); Hydro-boost (diesel) |
Air bags+−
| Regular Cab | 6 |
| Crew Cab | 6 |
| Mega Cab | 6 |
Steering+−
| Power-assist | Hydraulic assist |
Steering: Regular Cab pickup+−
| 2WD | 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Box Length | 8-ft. | 8-ft. |
| Wheelbase (nominal) | 140.5 (3,568.7) | 140.5 (3,568.7) |
| Turning Diameter – ft. (m)(a) | 45.1 (13.8) | 41.6 (12.7) |
Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height; it and steering wheel turns lock-to-lock may differ with optional tires and wheels.
Steering: Crew Cab pickup+−
| 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Length | 6-ft. 4-in. | 8-ft. | 6-ft. 4-in. | 8-ft. |
| Wheelbase (nominal) | 149.5 (3,797.3) | 169.5 (4,305.3) | 149.5 (3,797.3) | 169.5 (4,305.3) |
| Turning Diameter – ft. (m)(a) | 47.5 (14.5) | 53.2 (16.2) | 43.9 (13.4) | 49.2 (15) |
Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height; it and steering wheel turns lock-to-lock may differ with optional tires and wheels.
Steering: Mega Cab pickup+−
| 2WD | 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Box Length | 6-ft. 4-in. | 6-ft. 4-in. |
| Wheelbase (nominal) | 160.5 (4,076.7) | 160.5 (4,076.7) |
| Turning Diameter – ft. (m)(a) | 50.7 (15.4) | 46.9 (14.3) |
Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height; it and steering wheel turns lock-to-lock may differ with optional tires and wheels.
Dimensions and capacities: cargo box+−
| 6-ft. 4-in. (Crew or Mega) | 8 ft. (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 (513.2) |
| Tailgate Opening Width | 60.4 (1,535.3) | 60.4 (1,535.3) |
Dimensions are inches (millimeters) unless noted.
Dimensions: Regular Cab 140.5-in. WB, 8-ft. box SRW+−
| 4x2 | 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 140.5 (3,568.7) | 140.5 (3,568.7) |
| Track Width – Front | 67.7 (1,719.6) | 67.7 (1,719.6) |
| Track Width – Rear | 67.1 (1,704.3) | 67.1 (1,704.3) |
| Overall Length | 230.4 (5,852.2) | 230.4 (5,852.2) |
| Overall Width @ SgRP Front | 79.1 (2,009.1) | 79.1 (2,009.1) |
| Overall Height | 78.4 (1,991.4) | 79.8 (2,026.9) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front | 7.3 (185.4) | 9.2 (233.7) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear | 8.6 (218.4) | 8.6 (218.4) |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 20.9 | 25.1 |
| Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) | 20.8 | 21.3 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 24.8 | 25.6 |
Dimensions: Regular Cab 140.5-in. WB, 8-ft. box DRW+−
| 4x2 | 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 140.0 (3,556) | 140.5 (3,568.7) |
| Track Width – Front | 68.6 (1,742.4) | 69.5 (1,765.3) |
| Track Width – Rear | 75.8 (1,925.3) | 75.8 (1,925.3) |
| Overall Length | 230.4 (5,852.2) | 230.4 (5,852.2) |
| Overall Width @ SgRP Front | 78.9 (2,004.1) | 78.9 (2,004.1) |
| Overall Height | 76.9 (1,953.3) | 78.5 (1,993.9) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front | 6.5 (165.1) | 8.5 (215.9) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear | 7.9 (200.7) | 7.9 (200.7) |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 19.1 | 23.6 |
| Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) | 17.2 | 19.7 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 23.2 | 23.8 |
Dimensions: Crew Cab 149.5-in. WB, 6-ft. 4-in. box SRW+−
| 4x2 | 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 149.5 (3,797.3) | 149.5 (3,797.3) |
| Track Width – Front | 67.7 (1,719.6) | 67.7 (1,719.6) |
| Track Width – Rear | 67.1 (1,704.3) | 67.1 (1,704.3) |
| Overall Length | 237.3 (6,027.4) | 237.3 (6,027.4) |
| Overall Width @ SgRP Front | 79.1 (2,009.1) | 79.1 (2,009.1) |
| Overall Height | 78.4 (1,991.4) | 79.8 (2,026.9) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front | 7.3 (185.4) | 9.2 (233.7) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear | 8.6 (218.4) | 8.6 (218.4) |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 20.9 | 25.1 |
| Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) | 20.8 | 21.3 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 24.8 | 25.6 |
Dimensions: Crew Cab 169.5-in. WB, 8-ft. box SRW+−
| 4x2 | 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 168.9 (4,290.1) | 169.3 (4,300.2) |
| Track Width – Front | 67.7 (1,719.6) | 67.7 (1,719.6) |
| Track Width – Rear | 67.1 (1,704.3) | 67.1 (1,704.3) |
| Overall Length | 259.3 (6,586.2) | 259.3 (6,586.2) |
| Overall Width @ SgRP Front | 79.1 (2,009.1) | 79.1 (2,009.1) |
| Overall Height | 78.2 (1,986.3) | 79.6 (2,021.8) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front | 7.3 (185.4) | 9.1 (231.1) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear | 8.6 (218.4) | 8.6 (218.4) |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 21.0 | 25.1 |
| Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) | 19.5 | 19.3 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 23.7 | 24.4 |
Dimensions: Crew Cab 169.5-in. WB, 8-ft. box DRW+−
| 4x2 | 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 168.9 (4,290.1) | 169.3 (4,300.2) |
| Track Width – Front | 68.6 (1,742.4) | 69.5 (1,765.3) |
| Track Width – Rear | 75.8 (1,925.3) | 75.8 (1,925.3) |
| Overall Length | 259.3 (6,586.2) | 259.3 (6,586.2) |
| Overall Width @ SgRP Front | 79.1 (2,009.1) | 79.1 (2,009.1) |
| Overall Height | 77.4 (1,966.0) | 78.9 (2,004.1) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front | 6.4 (162.6) | 8.4 (213.4) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear | 7.9 (200.7) | 7.9 (200.7) |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 19.2 | 23.6 |
| Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) | 14.6 | 16.9 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 22.9 | 23.6 |
Dimensions: Mega Cab 160.5-in. WB, 6-ft. 4-in. box SRW+−
| 4x2 | 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 160.0 (4,064) | 160.4 (4,074.2) |
| Track Width – Front | 67.7 (1,719.6) | 67.7 (1,719.6) |
| Track Width – Rear | 67.1 (1,704.3) | 67.1 (1,704.3) |
| Overall Length | 248.4 (6,309.4) | 248.4 (6,309.4) |
| Overall Width @ SgRP Front | 79.1 (2,009.1) | 79.1 (2,009.1) |
| Overall Height | 78.3 (1,988.8) | 79.7 (2,024.4) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front | 7.3 (185.4) | 9.1 (231.1) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear | 8.6 (218.4) | 8.7 (221) |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 20.9 | 25.1 |
| Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) | 20.1 | 20.1 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 24.7 | 25.5 |
Dimensions: Mega Cab 160.5-in. WB, 6-ft. 4-in. box DRW+−
| 4x2 | 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 160.0 (4,064) | 160.4 (4,074.2) |
| Track Width – Front | 68.6 (1,742.4) | 69.5 (1,765.3) |
| Track Width – Rear | 75.8 (1,925.3) | 75.8 (1,925.3) |
| Overall Length | 248.4 (6,309.4) | 248.4 (6,309.4) |
| Overall Width @ SgRP Front | 79.1 (2,009.1) | 79.1 (2,009.1) |
| Overall Height | 77.5 (1,968.5) | 79.0 (2,006.6) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front | 6.4 (162.6) | 8.4 (213.4) |
| Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear | 7.9 (200.7) | 7.8 (198.1) |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 19.1 | 23.6 |
| Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) | 15.2 | 17.6 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 23.9 | 24.6 |
Accommodations+−
| Regular Cab | Crew Cab | Mega Cab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating Capacity, F/R | 3/0 or 2/0 | 3/3 or 2/3 | 3/3 or 2/3 |
| Front Headroom | 39.9 (1,013.5) | 41 (1,040.5) | 41 (1,040.5) |
| Front Legroom | 41 (1,041.4) | 41 (1,041.4) | 41 (1,041.4) |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66 (1,676.4) | 66 (1,676.4) | 66 (1,676.4) |
| Front Hip Room | 62.9 (1,598.7) | 63.2 (1,605.3) | 63.2 (1,605.3) |
| Front Seat Travel | 9.0 (230.0) | 9.0 (230.0) | 9.0 (230.0) |
| Front Recliner Range (degrees) | 85 (38 RWD, 47 FWD) | 56 (38 RWD, 18 FWD) | 56 (38 RWD, 18 FWD) |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 39.9 (1,013.5) | 40.3 (1,023.6) |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 40.3 (1,023.6) | 43.3 (1,099.5) |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 65.7 (1,668.8) | 65.7 (1,668.8) |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 63.2 (1,605.3) | 63.2 (1,605.3) |
| Interior Volume: Front – cu. ft. (cu. m) | 62.5 (1.8) | 64.2 (1.8) | 64.2 (1.8) |
| Interior Volume: Rear – cu. ft. (cu. m) | N/A | 61.1 (1.7) | 66.3 (1.9) |
Source: 2018 Ram 3500 HD Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2018 feature availability guide.
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| Feature | TradesmanReg/Crew | SLTReg/Crew/Mega | Big Horn/Lone StarCrew/Mega | Power Wagon | LaramieCrew/Mega | Laramie LonghornCrew/Mega | LimitedCrew/Mega |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Models | |||||||
| 3500 SRW/DRW (6-ft., 4-in. box not available with crew cab DRW) | O/O | O/O | O/O | — | O/O | O/O | O/O |
| Engine / Transmission | |||||||
| 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 Bi-fuel CNG/gas engine / six-speed automatic (66RFE; 2500 regular and crew cab 8-ft. box only) 383 hp/400 lb.-ft. of torque | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 gas engine / six-speed automatic (66RFE; SRW only) 383 hp/400 lb.-ft. of torque | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 gas engine with Fuel Saver Technology/ six-speed automatic (66RFE) 410 hp/429 lb.-ft. of torque (370 hp 3500 Mega Cab) (standard with DRW) | O/S | O/S | O/S | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine / six-speed manual (G56) 350 hp/660 lb.-ft. of torque | — | — | — | ||||
| 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine / six-speed automatic (68RFE) 370 hp/800 lb.-ft. of torque | — | ||||||
| 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine / six-speed AISIN heavy-duty automatic (3500 only) 385 hp/900 lb.-ft. of torque | — | ||||||
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System (standard with diesel engine) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Mechanical Features | |||||||
| Alternator160-amp (standard with gas engine) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 180-amp (standard on diesel; included with 6.4-liter HEMI V-8; included with Snow Plow Prep Group or Snow Chief Group on 5.7-liter HEMI V-8-equipped models) | O/P | O/P | O/P | ✓ | O/P | O/P | O/P |
| 220-amp (included with Snow Plow Prep Group or Snow Chief Group on diesel-and 6.4-liter gas-equipped models; also included with dual alternator options) | O/P | O/P | O/P | Pkg | O/P | O/P | O/P |
| Dual-rated at 440 amps (6.7-liter diesel only; includes two 220-amp alternators) | — | ||||||
| AxlesAntispin rear differential (standard on 3500; included with Snow Chief Group) | O/P/S | O/P/S | O/P/S | — | O/P/S | O/P/S | O/P/S |
| Electronically locking front and rear differentials (included with Power Wagon Package) crew cab only | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 3.42 ratio (standard for diesel) | — | ||||||
| 3.73 ratio (standard for gas; available for 3500 DRW diesel) | S/O | S/O | S/O | — | S/O | S/O | S/O |
| 4.10 ratio (optional for gas; available for 3500 DRW diesel; included with Power Wagon Package) | O/P | ✓ | |||||
| 11.5-in. rear axle — 3500 DRW only (included with 6.4-liter gas engine, diesel/G56 manual transmission, diesel/68RFE or diesel/AISIN transmission with 3.42 axle ratio) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| 11.8-in. rear axle — 3500 DRW only (included with diesel with 3.73 and 4.10 axle ratios) | O/P | O/P | O/P | — | O/P | O/P | O/P |
| Diesel exhaust brake with "Smart" function (included with diesel engine) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Electronic Upfitter Module — N/A with premium speakers | — | — | — | ||||
| Engine block heater — included with Cold Weather Group on diesel equipped models | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P | |
| Fuel tanks18.2-G.G.E. (gasoline gallon equivalent) dual CNG tanks (included with compressed natural (CNG) engine) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28-gallon tank (included with reg cab models equipped with diesel) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32-gallon tank (included with 8-ft. box; standard with CNG engine) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ShocksFront, heavy-duty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Rear, heavy-duty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Front, performance tuned (included with Off-road Package) 2500 only | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear, performance tuned (included with Off-road Package) 2500 only | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front and rear Bilstein gas-charged monotube (included with Power Wagon Package) | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Skid plates (4x4)Transfer case (included in Protection Group, Snowplow Prep Group, Snow Chief Group, Off-road Package and Power Wagon Package) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Fuel tank (included with Power Wagon Package) 2500 only | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| SuspensionFront, three-link coil spring suspension | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front, Ram Articulink suspension (included with Power Wagon Package) 2500 only | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Front electronic disconnecting stabilizer bar (included with Power Wagon Package) 2500 only | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Front stabilizer bar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear, Hotchkiss leaf spring suspension (3500 only) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear, auto-level dual-mode air spring suspension system | — | ||||||
| Tow hooks3500 models | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2500 models (included with diesel engine; optional on 4x2; included with Protection Group, Off-road Package or Power Wagon Package on 4x4 models) | O/P | O/P | O/P | ✓ | O/P | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transfer case (4x4 models only)Manual shift-on-the-fly | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Electronic shift-on-the-fly | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| WinchWARN, front, electric, 12,000-lb. capacity (included with Power Wagon Package) | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Exterior Features | |||||||
| BedlinerSpray-in (not available with Ram 2500 CNG model) | O/P | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Under-rail drop-in | Fleet | Fleet | Fleet | Fleet | Fleet | — | — |
| Bed lighting system — LED, included with RamBox system, Luxury Group | O/P | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | O/P | ✓ | ✓ |
| Body model and boxReg cab 8-ft. box | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Crew cab 6-ft., 4-in. box (SRW only) | ✓ | ||||||
| Crew cab 8-ft. box | — | ||||||
| Mega Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box | — | — | |||||
| BumpersBlack | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Chrome (included with Chrome Appearance Group, Chrome Bumper Package, Power Wagon Package or with Monotone paint) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg |
| Painted body color (included with Sport Appearance Group) | — | — | Pkg | — | Pkg | — | ✓ |
| Painted lower body accent color | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Cab clearance lightsIncluded with DRW | O/P | O/P | O/P | ✓ | O/P | O/P | O/P |
| Box and rear fender (included with DRW) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Fog lamps (fleet option with Chrome Appearance Group; included with SLT Popular Equipment Group or Power Wagon Package) | F/P | O/P | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GrilleBlack surround with black inserts | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chrome surround with black hex inserts (included in Chrome Appearance Group) | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chrome surround with chrome billet inserts | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Body-color with R-A-M logo (included with Sport Appearance Group) | — | — | Pkg | — | Pkg | — | — |
| Black with R-A-M logo | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Chrome surround with chrome wave-perf inserts | — | — | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | |
| Chrome with R-A-M logo | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platinum chrome with R-A-M logo (included with Limited) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Headlamps/tail lampsQuad halogen headlamps / incandescent taillamps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Black bezel quad halogen headlamps / incandescent tail lamps (included with Sport Appearance Group) | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — |
| Black premium projector headlamps / premium black LED tail lamps (included with Sport Appearance Group or Limited Tungsten Package) | — | — | — | ✓ | Pkg | — | Pkg |
| Premium chrome projector headlamps/premium LED taillamps | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control (included in Convenience Group) | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Headlamp filler panelBlack (included with Power Wagon Package or low volume paint) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Body-color | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsMirrors — 2500 standard size, 6 x 9-in., manual (black; reg cab only) | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power/heated (black; included with Power Accessory group or Power and Remote Entry Group on Tradesman reg cab) | P/S | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Power folding / heated / puddle / turn / auto-dim (black; included with Luxury Group and Sport Appearance Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — |
| Power folding / heated / puddle / turn / auto-dim / memory (black) (included with Leather and Luxury Group) | — | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — |
| Power folding / heated / puddle / turn / auto-dim / memory (chrome) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mirrors — 2500 available size7x11-in. (trailer-tow mirrors, two-position fold-away with convex edge) manual (black; reg cab only) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Power / heated / puddle / turn/ black; optional with Sport Appearance Group, requires Power Accessory Group or Power and Remote Entry Group on Tradesman reg cab | F/O | — | — | ||||
| Power / heated / puddle / turn/ power fold (black; requires Luxury Group) | — | — | — | — | |||
| Power / heated / puddle / turn / memory/ power fold (black) (optional with Leather and Luxury Group) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Power / heated / puddle / turn / memory/ power fold (chrome) | — | — | Pkg | — | |||
| Mirrors — 3500Standard size, 7x11-in. (trailer-tow mirrors, two-position fold-away with convex edge) manual (black; reg cab only) | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power / heated / puddle / turn (black; included with Power Accessory Group or Power and Remote Entry Group on Tradesman reg cab) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Power / heated / puddle / turn / power fold (black; included with Luxury Group or Sport Appearance Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | — | — |
| Power / heated / puddle / turn / memory/ power fold (black) (Optional with Sport Appearance Group) | — | — | O/P | — | O/P | — | — |
| Power / heated / puddle / turn / memory / power fold (chrome) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RamBox — with illuminated, lockable, drainable bins on both bed sides; stowable bed divider/extender; LED bed lighting system and cargo rail system with adjustable cleats (short box only; SRW only; Tradesman model requires remote keyless entry; N/A with low-volume paints) | ✓ | ||||||
| Running boardsAccent color | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Body color (optional with Sport Appearance Group, included with Limited) | — | — | — | — | O/P | ||
| Side stepsBlack, cab-length | O/P | — | — | ||||
| Chrome, cab-length; included with monotone Laramie Longhorn | — | O/P | — | ||||
| Wheel flaresBlack (included with Off-road Package or Power Wagon Package) | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Body-color (included with Off-road Package, Sport Appearance Group or monotone paint) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ |
| Lower body color (included with two-tone paint) | — | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | — |
| Windshield wipersRain-sensing (included with Convenience Group) | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Interior Features | |||||||
| Air conditioningManual | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control (included with 8.4-in. radios or Leather and Luxury Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auxiliary instrument panel switches — N/A with heated seats or with 3.0 or 5.0 radios (included with Snow Chief Group) | O/P | O/P | O/P | — | O/P | O/P | O/P |
| Cluster3.5-in., Driver information display (DID) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| 3.5-in., DID (included with compressed natural gas (CNG) engine) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7-in., DID (included with Luxury Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 7-in., DID (Power Wagon graphic) | — | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — |
| 7-in. DID (with Laramie Longhorn detail) | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 7-in. DID (with unique Limited detail) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| ConsoleMini floor console (included with six-speed manual transmission or manual transfer case) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | — | — |
| Full-size floor console (included with bucket seats) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Overhead console (included with 5.0 radio) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Overhead console with Universal Garage Door Opener (included with Luxury Group or Leather and Luxury Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Door locksManual door locks (reg cab only) | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power door locks (included with Power Accessory Group or Power and Remote Entry Group on Tradesman reg cab) | P/S | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Floor coveringBlack vinyl (not available on Mega Cab) | ✓ | — | — | — | |||
| Carpet (included with Tradesman Popular Equipment Group) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Floor matsFront, carpeted (reg cab only; included with Tradesman Popular Equipment Group; requires carpet floor covering) | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Front and rear, carpeted (included with Tradesman Popular Equipment Group; requires carpet floor covering) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Front, rubber (reg cab only; requires carpet floor covering) | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Front and rear, rubber | O/P | ✓ | — | — | — | ||
| Front and rear, luxury | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsRearview day/night (included with 5-in. radio display) | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rearview auto-dimming with video display (included with Luxury Group or ParkView backup camera, if equipped with 3.0 radio) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rearview auto-dimming with microphone (included with Luxury Group) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PedalsNon-adjustable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Power-adjustable (requires automatic transmission) | — | — | — | — | |||
| Power-adjustable with memory; included with Leather and Luxury Group (requires automatic transmission) | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Power sunroof (not available with reg cab) | — | ||||||
| SeatsManually adjustable driver and front-passenger seat | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | — | — | — |
| Ten-way power driver's seat and manual front-passenger seat | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — |
| Ten-way power driver's seat with memory and six-way power front-passenger seat | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Two-way power lumbar support | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Heated front seats, (included with Luxury Group or Heated Seats and Wheel Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated second row seats (crew cab and Mega Cab only | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Ventilated front seats | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with folding front armrest/cup holder, floor-mounted storage tray on crew cab (crew cab models include folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl) | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ram Work Grade vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with folding front armrest/cup holder, floor-mounted storage tray on crew cab (crew cab models include folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl) | Fleet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, front armrest with cup holder (crew cab and Mega Cab models include cloth folding rear bench seat; included with Tradesman Popular Equipment Group) | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cloth/vinyl with embossed tire tread pattern 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, front armrest with cup holder, rear 60/40 split fold seat and fold flat load floor | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Premium cloth-trimmed 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, front armrest with cup holder, power 10-way driver's seat, power lumbar adjuster, front center-seat-cushion storage, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (crew cab and Mega Cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat and fold flat load floor) (included with SLT Popular Equipment Group) | — | O/P | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Premium Sport cloth-trimmed 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, front armrest with cup holder, power 10-way driver's seat, power lumbar adjuster, front center-seat-cushion storage, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (crew cab and Mega Cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat and fold flat load floor) (Requires Sport Appearance Group) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Premium cloth/vinyl with embossed tire tread pattern 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, power 10-way driver's seat, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (60/40 split-folding rear bench seat and fold flat load floor) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Premium cloth-trimmed low-back bucket seats, power 10-way driver's seat, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (crew cab and Mega Cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in cloth and fold flat load floor) | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Premium Sport cloth-trimmed high-back bucket seats, power 10-way driver's seat, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (crew cab and Mega Cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in cloth and fold flat load floor) (requires Sport Appearance Group) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Leather-trimmed 40/20/40 split-bench heated and ventilated front with power 10-way/ memory for driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, front center-seat cushion storage and folding center armrest with cup holder, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl and fold flat load floor (included with Leather and Luxury Group) | — | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — |
| Leather-trimmed 40/20/40 split-bench heated and ventilated front with power 10-way/ memory for driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, front center-seat cushion storage and folding center armrest with cup holder, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (crew cab and Mega Cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl and fold flat load floor) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Leather-trimmed Sport 40/20/40 split-bench heated and ventilated front with power 10-way/ memory for driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, front center-seat cushion storage and folding center armrest with cup holder, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (crew cab and Mega Cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl and fold flat load floor) (requires Sport Appearance Group) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Leather-trimmed high-back, ventilated and heated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet and heated 2nd-row on crew cab models (crew cab and Mega Cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl and fold flat load floor) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Leather-trimmed Sport high-back, ventilated and heated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet and heated 2nd-row on crew cab models (crew cab and Mega Cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl and fold flat load floor) (requires Sport Appearance Group) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Premium leather with laser-etched design, high-back ventilated and heated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, premium full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, heated 2nd-row seats; includes 60/40 split-folding premium leather with laser-etched design rear bench seat and fold flat load floor (available only in Canyon Brown) | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Premium leather high-back, ventilated and heated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, premium full-length floor console,115-volt auxiliary power outlet, heated 2nd-row seats; includes 60/40 split-folding premium leather rear bench seat and fold flat load floor (available in Canyon Brown or Cattle Tan) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Premium Natura leather high-back, ventilated and heated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, premium full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, heated 2nd-row seats; includes 60/40 split-folding premium leather rear bench seat and fold flat load floor | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Steering wheelUrethane | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leather-wrapped with audio controls (included with Luxury Group or Heated Seats and Wheel Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — |
| Perforated leather-wrapped with accent stitching and audio controls | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Leather-wrapped, heated with audio controls (included with Heated Seats and Wheel Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | — | — |
| Leather-wrapped, heated, with real wood and audio controls | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| StorageBehind the seat (reg cab and Mega Cab) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front center-seat-cushion storage (included with remote CD player) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — |
| Fold-flat load floor (crew cab only) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| VisorsPassenger-side, with vanity mirror | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Driver and passenger-side, with illuminated vanity mirror (included with Luxury Group or Leather and Luxury Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WindowsManual windows (reg cab only) | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power windows, front one-touch down (reg cab; included with Power Accessory or Power and Remote Entry Group) | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rear fixed window | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rear sliding window, manual (reg cab) | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Rear sliding window, power (crew cab and Mega Cab) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear window defroster | Fleet | ||||||
| Uconnect Multimedia | |||||||
| Connectivity115-volt AC auxiliary | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| 2.5-amp charging USB port (included with Uconnect 5-in. and 8.4-in. radios) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Media Hub — 2 USB ports, auxiliary jack for mobile devices, Google Android Auto and Apple Car Play | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Radios3.0 AM/FM | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Uconnect 3.0 AM/FM/Bluetooth Voice Command | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Uconnect 3.0 with 5-in. display AM/FM/SAT/Bluetooth (5-in. touch-screen display) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | |
| Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display AM/FM/SAT/Bluetooth/NAV-ready/Voice Command (8.4-in. touch-screen display) (included with Leather and Luxury Group) | — | O/P | ✓ | — | — | ||
| Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display AM/FM/SAT/Bluetooth/ NAV/Voice Command (8.4-in. touch-screen display) | — | Fleet | O/P | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Radio controls — steering wheel-mounted audio controls (included with leather wrapped steering wheel) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Radio — included with Tradesman Popular Equipment Group or 5-in. and 8.4-in. radios | F/P | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Traffic Plus and Travel — included with Uconnect 8.4 NAV radio | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Guardian — included with 8.4-in. radios | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Speaker systemsSix-speakers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Premium I audio system (reg cab only) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Premium II audio system with subwoofer (included with Leather and Luxury Group) | — | O/P | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tires and Wheels | |||||||
| Tires — 2500LT245/70R17E BSW All-Season tires | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LT285/70R17D OWL All-Terrain tires (included with Power Wagon Package) | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| LT275/70R18E BSW All-Season tires (included with chrome Appearance Group) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| LT275/70R18E OWL On-/Off-Road tires (included with Off Road Group, Snow Chief Group and Popular Equipment Group; optional with chrome Appearance Group) | O/P | O/P | O/P | — | O/P | O/P | — |
| LT285/60R20E OWL On-/Off-Road tires (included with Sport Appearance Group or Limited Package, optional with Off Road Group, included with optional 20-in. wheels) | — | O/P | O/P | — | O/P | O/P | ✓ |
| Add full-size spare tire (requires Box Delete) | — | — | — | — | |||
| 3500 Single Rear Wheel — LT275/70R18E BSW All-Season tires | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| LT275/70R18E OWL On-/Off-Road tires (included with Snow Chief Group and SLT Popular Equipment Group; optional with chrome Appearance Group) | O/P | O/P | O/P | — | O/P | O/P | — |
| LT285/60R20E OWL On-/Off-Road tires (included with optional 20-in. wheels; included with Sport Appearance Group or Limited Package) | — | Pkg | O/P | — | O/P | Pkg | ✓ |
| 3500 Dual rear wheelLT235/80R17E BSW All-Season tires (included with dual rear wheels) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| LT235/80R17E OWL On-/Off-road tires (included with Popular Equipment Group) | O/P | — | |||||
| Wheels — 250017 x 7.5-in. steel painted | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 x 8-in. polished aluminum (included with Power Wagon Package) | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 x 8-in. aluminum with Matte Black Pockets | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 18 x 8-in. steel painted (included with Box Delete option) | O/P | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 x 8-in. steel chrome-clad (included with Chrome Appearance Group) | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 x 8-in. polished aluminum | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | |
| 18 x 8-in. polished aluminum | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 18 x 8-in. polished aluminum with accent color pockets | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 18 x 8-in. polished aluminum with Silver pockets (included with Monotone paint) | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | — |
| 20 x 8-in. aluminum black painted wheel (optional with Sport Appearance Group) | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 20 x 8-in. aluminum painted Satin Carbon with chrome inserts | — | — | — | — | |||
| 20 x 8-in. polished aluminum with accent color pockets | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 x 8-in. polished aluminum with Silver pockets (optional with Monotone paint) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 x 8-in. six-spoke painted aluminum with chrome inserts | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 20 x 8-in. six-spoke aluminum painted satin carbon with silver inserts (included with Limited Tungsten Package) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Wheels — 3500 SRW18 x 8-in. steel painted | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 x 8-in. steel chrome-clad (included in Chrome Appearance Group) | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 x 8-in. polished aluminum | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | |
| 18 x 8-in. polished aluminum | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 18 x 8-in. polished aluminum with accent color pockets | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 18 x 8-in. polished aluminum with Silver pockets (included with Monotone paint) | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | — |
| 20 x 8-in. aluminum black painted wheel (optional with Sport Appearance Group) | — | — | Pkg | — | Pkg | — | — |
| 20 x 8-in. aluminum painted Satin Carbon with chrome inserts | — | — | — | — | |||
| 20 x 8-in. polished aluminum with accent color pockets | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 x 8-in. polished aluminum with Silver pockets (optional with Monotone paint) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 x 8-in. six-spoke painted aluminum with chrome inserts | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 20 x 8-in. six-spoke aluminum painted satin carbon with silver inserts (included with Limited Tungsten Package) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Steel spare wheel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheels — 3500 DRW17 x 6-in. steel painted | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 x 6-in. steel with chrome finish (included in Chrome Appearance Group) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| 17 x 6-in. polished aluminum | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ||
| 17 x 6-in. polished aluminum with Laramie Longhorn cap | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 17-in. steel spare (included with DRW) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safety and Security | |||||||
| Cargo-view camera — (requires 8.4-in. radios) | — | O/P | |||||
| Electronic trailer brake controller | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ParkSense | — | — | — | ||||
| Remote keyless entry — controls for power door locks, tailgate, RamBox system, illuminated entry system, panic alarm (included with Tradesman Popular Equipment or Power and Remote Entry Group) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote Keyless Enter 'n Go (optional with Leather and Luxury Group) | — | — | — | ✓ | |||
| Remote start — (requires automatic transmission) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Security alarm — detects break-in (included with Leather and Luxury Group) | — | O/P | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tire-pressure Information System without alert (3500 models only) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Packages / Equipment Groups | |||||||
| Box deletereg cab, crew cab, not available with diesel engine or auto-level rear air suspension | — | — | — | — | |||
| Chrome Appearance Groupchrome bumpers, chrome grille surround and steel chrome-clad wheels (SRW) or steel wheels with chrome finish (DRW) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chrome Bumper Packagechrome front and rear bumpers | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cold Weather Groupengine block heater and winter front grille cover (diesel only) | — | ||||||
| Convenience GroupAuto high-beam headlamp control, rain-sensing wipers (N/A with Cargo-View Camera) | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Dual Rear Wheels Group3500 only; N/A with crew cab 6-ft.,4-in. box (includes clearance lamps for the cab, box and fenders) | — | ||||||
| Fifth-wheel/gooseneck Towing Prep Groupin-bed seven-pin harness connector and mounting provisions for 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitches | — | ||||||
| Heated Seats and Wheel Groupheated cloth seats, heated leather steering wheel | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Leather and Luxury Groupoverhead console with universal garage door opener, deluxe door trim panel, leather trimmed 40/20/40 bench seat, security alarm, memory function for radio/ driver seat and mirrors, sun visors with illuminated vanity, power fold-away mirrors, glove box and underhood lamp, rear dome lamp with on/off switch, LED interior lighting, front and rear door accent lighting, Premium II audio system, Uconnect 8.4 radio, ParkView backup camera, front and rear ParkSense system | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Limited Tungsten Packagesuede headliner, body color door handles, power folding Platinum mirrors, Limited tailgate applique, bodyside moldings, body color RAM tailgate lettering, unique Ram grille and 17-in. (DRW) or 20-in. (SRW) aluminum wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Luxury Groupoverhead console with universal garage door opener, illuminated vanity mirror, auto-dimming mirror, exterior heated/ power folding mirrors with signal and puddle lamps, heated seats and steering wheel, premium cluster with 7-in. DID, switchable dome lamp, ashtray lamp, LED bed lighting system, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, glove box lamp, underhood lamp | — | — | — | — | |||
| Off-road PackageHill-descent control, tow hooks, transfer case skid plate, wheel flares, OFF ROAD decal, performance tuned front and rear shocks and OWL on/off road tires | — | ||||||
| Popular Equipment Group Tradesman40/20/40 cloth bench seat, carpeted flooring, floor mats, remote keyless entry and SiriusXM Radio | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Popular Equipment Group SLTPremium cloth 40/20/40 bench seat, fog lamps, OWL tires (reg cab only) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Power Accessory Grouppremium vinyl door trim, power black trailer tow mirrors, power windows and power locks (reg cab only) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Power Remote and Entry Grouppremium vinyl door trim, remote keyless entry, power heated mirror, power windows and power locks (reg cab only) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Power Wagon PackageHill-descent Control, 180-amp alternator, front and rear locking differentials, 4.10 axle ratio, tow hooks, fuel tank and transfer case skid plates, front electric winch, black wheel flares, fog lamps, black headlamp filler panels, chrome front and rear bumpers, electronic disconnecting front sway bar, Ram Articulink front suspension, 17-in. polished aluminum wheels with LT285/70RD OWL All Terrian Tires (2500 crew cab 6-ft.,4-in. bed 4x4 only) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Protection Group (4x4 only)tow hooks and transfer case skid plate | — | ||||||
| Snow Chief Group180-amp alternator for 5.7-liter V-8, (220-amp alternator for 6.4-liter V-8 or 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel), antispin differential, transfer case skid plate, auxiliary switches, clearance lamps, 18-in. wheels and OWL On-/Off-Road tires (single-rear-wheel models only) | — | ||||||
| Snowplow Prep Group180-amp alternator for 5.7-liter V-8, 220-amp for 6.4-liter V-8 and 6.7-liter diesel, transfer case skid plate (4x4 models only) | — | ||||||
| Sport Appearance Groupmonotone paint, body color door handles, body color black exterior mirrors, black-out head lamps and (black-out LED tail lamps, body color painted front and rear bumpers, body color grille with R-A-M logo, body color wheel flares, 20-in. aluminum wheels with OWL tires | — | — | — | — | — | ||
- Codes follow the guide's key: S standard, O optional, P part of a package; NA means not available (shown as a dash in the guide).
- F marks a fleet-only option.
- Combined codes such as O/S or O/P are kept as printed and usually depend on engine, cab or 2500 versus 3500; read the row label.
- The 3500 row lists two codes (SRW/DRW) as printed.
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.
Laramie (Crew/Mega) over Big Horn/Lone Star (Crew/Mega)+20 standard +
- ✓Chrome surround with chrome wave-perf inserts
- ✓Premium chrome projector headlamps/premium LED taillamps
- ✓Power folding / heated / puddle / turn / auto-dim / memory (chrome)
- ✓Power / heated / puddle / turn / memory / power fold (chrome)
- ✓Body-color (included with Off-road Package, Sport Appearance Group or monotone paint)
- ✓Dual-zone automatic temperature control (included with 8.4-in. radios or Leather and Luxury Group)
- ✓Cluster: 7-in., DID (included with Luxury Group)
- ✓Overhead console with Universal Garage Door Opener (included with Luxury Group or Leather and Luxury Group)
- ✓Rearview auto-dimming with microphone (included with Luxury Group)
- ✓Heated front seats, (included with Luxury Group or Heated Seats and Wheel Group)
- ✓Leather-trimmed 40/20/40 split-bench heated and ventilated front with power 10-way/ memory for driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, front center-seat cushion storage and folding center armrest with cup holder, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (crew cab and Mega Cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl and fold flat load floor)
- ✓Leather-wrapped, heated with audio controls (included with Heated Seats and Wheel Group)
- ✓Driver and passenger-side, with illuminated vanity mirror (included with Luxury Group or Leather and Luxury Group)
- ✓2.5-amp charging USB port (included with Uconnect 5-in. and 8.4-in. radios)
- ✓Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display AM/FM/SAT/Bluetooth/NAV-ready/Voice Command (8.4-in. touch-screen display) (included with Leather and Luxury Group)
- ✓Premium II audio system with subwoofer (included with Leather and Luxury Group)
- ✓Wheels — 2500: 18 x 8-in. polished aluminum
- ✓Wheels — 3500 SRW: 18 x 8-in. polished aluminum
- ✓Wheels — 3500 DRW: 17 x 6-in. polished aluminum
- ✓Security alarm — detects break-in (included with Leather and Luxury Group)
Laramie Longhorn (Crew/Mega) over Laramie (Crew/Mega)+19 standard +
- ✓Front, performance tuned (included with Off-road Package) 2500 only
- ✓Rear, performance tuned (included with Off-road Package) 2500 only
- ✓2500 models (included with diesel engine; optional on 4x2; included with Protection Group, Off-road Package or Power Wagon Package on 4x4 models)
- ✓Spray-in (not available with Ram 2500 CNG model)
- ✓Bed lighting system — LED, included with RamBox system, Luxury Group
- ✓Bumpers: Painted lower body accent color
- ✓Grille: Chrome with R-A-M logo
- ✓Running boards: Accent color
- ✓Lower body color (included with two-tone paint)
- ✓7-in. DID (with Laramie Longhorn detail)
- ✓Full-size floor console (included with bucket seats)
- ✓Floor mats: Front and rear, luxury
- ✓Power-adjustable with memory; included with Leather and Luxury Group (requires automatic transmission)
- ✓Premium leather with laser-etched design, high-back ventilated and heated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, premium full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, heated 2nd-row seats; includes 60/40 split-folding premium leather with laser-etched design rear bench seat and fold flat load floor (available only in Canyon Brown)
- ✓Leather-wrapped, heated, with real wood and audio controls
- ✓Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display AM/FM/SAT/Bluetooth/ NAV/Voice Command (8.4-in. touch-screen display)
- ✓18 x 8-in. polished aluminum with accent color pockets
- ✓17 x 6-in. polished aluminum with Laramie Longhorn cap
- ✓Remote start — (requires automatic transmission)
Limited (Crew/Mega) over Laramie Longhorn (Crew/Mega)+12 standard +
- ✓Painted body color (included with Sport Appearance Group)
- ✓Auto high-beam headlamp control (included in Convenience Group)
- ✓RamBox — with illuminated, lockable, drainable bins on both bed sides; stowable bed divider/extender; LED bed lighting system and cargo rail system with adjustable cleats (short box only; SRW only; Tradesman model requires remote keyless entry; N/A with low-volume paints)
- ✓Body-color (included with Off-road Package, Sport Appearance Group or monotone paint)
- ✓Rain-sensing (included with Convenience Group)
- ✓Cluster: 7-in. DID (with unique Limited detail)
- ✓Premium Natura leather high-back, ventilated and heated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, premium full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, heated 2nd-row seats; includes 60/40 split-folding premium leather rear bench seat and fold flat load floor
- ✓LT285/60R20E OWL On-/Off-Road tires (included with Sport Appearance Group or Limited Package, optional with Off Road Group, included with optional 20-in. wheels)
- ✓LT285/60R20E OWL On-/Off-Road tires (included with optional 20-in. wheels; included with Sport Appearance Group or Limited Package)
- ✓20 x 8-in. six-spoke painted aluminum with chrome inserts
- ✓Wheels — 3500 DRW: 17 x 6-in. polished aluminum
- ✓Remote Keyless Enter 'n Go (optional with Leather and Luxury Group)
Standard on every trim (24)
- Axles: 11.5-in. rear axle — SRW
- Battery — 730-amp, maintenance-free (two required for diesel)
- 31-gallon tank (included with 6-ft.,4-in. box)
- Steering — power recirculating ball
- Rear, five-link coil spring suspension (2500 only)
- Four- / seven-pin trailer harness plug (combination receptacle)
- Trailer tow: Class 5 hitch receiver
- Winch: Tire carrier
- Headlamps/tail lamps: Automatic headlamps
- Windshield wipers: Variable / intermittent
- Rear, under-seat compartment (crew cab only)
- Rear, in-floor storage boxes (crew cab only)
- Power windows, front one-touch up/down (crew cab and Mega Cab)
- Connectivity: 12-volt DC auxiliary
- Tires — 2500: Full-size spare tire
- Wheels — 2500: Steel spare wheel
- Air Bags: Multistage front
- Air Bags: Supplemental side-curtain
- Air Bags: Supplemental front-seat side-mounted
- Brakes — four-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Electronic stability control — includes brake assist, Electronic Roll Mitigation, Hill-start Assist, Rain Brake Support, Ready Alert Braking, all-speed traction control and Trailer Sway Damping
- ParkView — video displayed in rearview mirror with 3.0 radio or on-screen with 5.0-and 8.4-in. radio displays
- Sentry Key — engine immobilizer
- Tire-pressure monitoring system with display and alert (2500 only)
Source: 2018 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.
2018 Ram 3500 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. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k | 30k | 40k | 50k | 60k | 70k | 80k | 90k | 100k | 110k | 120k | 130k | 140k | 150k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV/Universal joints. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| 1500 Models: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. | ||||||||||||||
| 2500/3500 Models: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. | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (six-speed automatic only), if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | ||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (six-speed automatic only). | ||||||||||||||
| 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 automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
- 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.
- Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
2018 Ram 3500 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 | 5.7L engines | 7 qt | 6.6 L |
| 6.4L engines | 7 qt | 6.6 L | |
| Cooling system | 5.7L engine, 2500/3500 models | 18.3 qt | 17.3 L |
| 6.4L engine, 2500/3500 models | 16.6 qt | 15.7 L | |
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 2500/3500 standard cab longbed | 28 gal | 106 L |
| 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 2500/3500 crew/mega cab shortbed | 31 gal | 129 L | |
| 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 2500/3500 crew cab longbed | 32 gal | 132 L | |
| 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, chassis cab standard rear tank | 52 gal | 197 L | |
| 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, chassis cab optional midship tank | 22 gal | 83 L | |
| Diesel exhaust fluid tank (approximate) | 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 2500/3500 models | 5.5 gal | 21 L |
| 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, chassis cab | 9 gal | 34 L | |
| Engine oil with filter | 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel | 12 qt | 11.4 L |
| Cooling system | 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel (Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile coolant) | 5.7 gal | 21.4 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formula | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil (5.7L engine) | SAE 5W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix equivalents |
| Engine oil (6.4L engine) | SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API SN | MS-12633 | Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil |
| Engine oil filter | Mopar brand engine oil filter | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs | Mopar spark plugs | — | Mopar Spark Plugs |
| Engine coolant (6.7L Cummins turbo diesel) | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formula | — | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil (6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, above 0°F (-18°C)) | SAE 15W-40, API CJ-4 required; Cummins CES 20081 oils also acceptable | MS-10902 | Mopar, Shell Rotella or Shell Rimula 15W-40 |
| Engine oil (6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, below 0°F (-18°C)) | SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API CJ-4 required | MS-10902 | Mopar, Shell Rotella or Shell Rimula 5W-40 synthetic |
| Engine oil filter (6.7L Cummins turbo diesel) | Mopar brand engine oil filter | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Fuel filters (6.7L Cummins turbo diesel) | 3 micron rating with water separation required | — | Mopar Fuel Filter |
| Crankcase ventilation filter (6.7L Cummins turbo diesel) | Mopar CCV filter | — | Mopar CCV Filter |
| Diesel fuel (6.7L Cummins turbo diesel) | Ultra-low-sulfur diesel (15 ppm sulfur max), No. 2 ASTM D-975 Grade S15; up to B5 (ASTM D-975); up to B20 (ASTM D-7467) on pickups and B20-equipped chassis cabs | ASTM D-975 S15 | Mopar Premium Diesel Fuel Treatment (optional, below 20°F) |
| Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) (6.7L Cummins turbo diesel) | API-certified DEF meeting ISO 22241 | ISO 22241 | Mopar Diesel Exhaust Fluid |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission (Eight-speed automatic) | ZF 8 and 9 speed ATF or equivalent | — | Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF |
| Automatic transmission (Six-speed automatic, gasoline engine) | ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid | — | Mopar ATF+4 |
| Transfer case | BW44-44 transfer case fluid | — | Mopar BW44-44 Transfer Case Fluid |
| Front and rear axle (2500/3500 models) | SAE 75W-85 HD GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant | — | Ram GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85 HD |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable) | — | Mopar DOT 3 |
| Power steering reservoir (2500/3500 models) | Power steering fluid +4 or ATF+4 | — | Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4 or Mopar ATF+4 |
| Automatic transmission (6.7L diesel, six-speed 68RFE, 2500/3500 pickups without PTO) | ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid | — | Mopar ATF+4 |
| Automatic transmission (6.7L diesel, six-speed AS69RC, pickups with PTO and all chassis cabs) | Mopar ASRC automatic transmission fluid or equivalent | — | Mopar ASRC ATF |
| Transfer case (6.7L Cummins turbo diesel) | BW44-44 transfer case fluid | — | Mopar BW44-44 Transfer Case Fluid |
| Front and rear axle (2500/3500 models (6.7L diesel)) | SAE 75W-85 HD GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant | — | Ram GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85 HD |
| Front and rear axle (4500/5500 models) | SAE 75W-90 GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant | MS-9763 | — |
| Clutch linkage | Multi-purpose grease, NLGI Grade 2 E.P. | — | Mopar Multi-Purpose Grease |
| Manual transmission (G-56, if equipped) | ATF+4 or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product | — | Mopar ATF+4 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy) | Up to 15% (E15) |
| 6.4L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy) | Up to 15% (E15) |
| 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel | Ultra-low-sulfur diesel | Up to B20 (pickups and chassis cabs with B20 option); up to B5 on other chassis cabs |
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) | M14 x 1.50 | 22 mm |
- Dual wheels are flat mounted and center piloted; the two-piece lug nuts should be cleaned where nut and washer meet. Wheel studs are not oiled.
- Use dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean off dirt or oil before torquing.
- Limited-slip additive is not needed on 2500/3500 rear axles.
- Engine oil filler cap shows the correct SAE grade.
- Octane is by the (R+M)/2 method.
- Diesel engine: keep fuel in oil under 5% by following the oil change limits when using biodiesel blends.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2018 Ram 3500 owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.
Owner's manuals
Quick guides
Uconnect & radio
Supplements
On Mopar.com
- Owner's manual on Mopar.com
- Maintenance schedule on Mopar.com
- Warranty information on Mopar.com
- How-to videos 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.
2018 Ram 3500 questions
How much oil does the 2018 Ram 3500 take?
With a filter change: 5.7L engines, 7 qt / 6.6 L; 6.4L engines, 7 qt / 6.6 L; and 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 12 qt / 11.4 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2018 Ram 3500 use?
5.7L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 6.4L engine: SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API SN (MS-12633); Engine oil filter: Mopar brand engine oil filter; 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, above 0°F (-18°C): SAE 15W-40, API CJ-4 required; Cummins CES 20081 oils also acceptable (MS-10902); 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, below 0°F (-18°C): SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API CJ-4 required (MS-10902); and 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel: Mopar brand engine oil filter.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Ram 3500?
At 20,000 miles: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; 2500/3500 models: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 2018 Ram 3500 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.