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Change Your Ram 1500's Oil Right — 5.7L HEMI Needs 7 Quarts, Not 5
Most shops under-fill the 2016 Ram 1500 5.7L HEMI — it takes 7 quarts, not the 5 they pour in. The MDS/AFM system is also extremely sensitive to oil quality. This free guide covers the correct MS-6395 spec, full capacity, and the AFM oil warnings you need to know before every change.
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What this checklist covers
- 7 qt 5W-20 MS-6395 spec — the exact Chrysler-approved quantity and grade the 5.7L HEMI requires
- MDS/AFM oil quality warning — using the wrong oil grade accelerates wear in the variable displacement system
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