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rodneyw71
06-25-2007, 08:14 PM
I'm due for my first oil change since I've had my truck, it is a '03 Ram with a 3.7 V-6. What grade, and quanity of oil does the truck take...and what Fram oil filter Number should I use? Thanks in advance.

COYOTE10663
06-25-2007, 09:12 PM
The oil cap will specify grade of oil to use. Mine says 5w20. However, I personally use Penzioil Platnum 5W30. I think the fram # is 3600. However, I would recomend using the Bosch Premeum filter or the OEM Mopar filter. NAPA GOLD is also a really good filter. Im not knocking Frams, just do not personally like them.

rodneyw71
06-26-2007, 12:47 AM
How many Quarts does it take, I use Valvoline, is NAPA's oil any good, I don't want to go to two stores to get the stuff I need

eltupac
06-26-2007, 11:00 AM
I used 4.5 qts. It says 5 in the manual, but my needle stays put in the middle at 4.5.

vaughn35
05-10-2008, 05:50 AM
yea im on my seocnd oil change and i have been puting 5 quarts....i decided to check the stick and it is reading almost a quarter passed the full mark...something for everyone to check..... im going to drain some out today

marv02
05-10-2008, 10:21 AM
2Nd that Fram you paying for the name there lot better filter for the money Napa Gold is what I Use and Mobil One oil.

BLACKNBLUE
05-10-2008, 12:02 PM
4.5 qts royal perpul mopar filter