2018 RAM 1500 - Maintenance & Specs
The 2018 RAM 1500 belongs to a RAM 1500 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 12 model years, from 2005 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 5.7L V8, 5.7L, 5.7L Hemi. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 8-spd. The 2018 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2005) and later (2026) 1500 model years also documented.
It takes 5W-20 conventional or synthetic oil, 7.0 qt with a new filter. Fluid specs on file include HOAT coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF+4 transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 25 ft-lb, lug nut 150 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around electrical system (66), steering (53), unknown or other (53). A representative report reads: "Rollover valve in factory gas tank is defective and remains closed. This causes an issue when refilling the vehicle with gas. The gas pump will continuously..." There are 15 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...ysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 15 city / 22 highway MPG, 17 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $3,100.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil type | Conventional or Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 7.0 qt |
| Oil filter | Mopar 04892339AB |
| EPA combined | 17 MPG |
| Coolant | HOAT |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 15 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.