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DR platform

2007 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup — 3.7L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7L V6.

Body TRUCKEngine 3.7L V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 pickup, built on the DR platform and powered by a 3.7‑liter V6, features a 5‑quart oil capacity with a 10W‑30 API rating and EPA‑rated 14 city, 19 highway, 16 combined mpg, and is paired with an automatic four‑speed transmission. The model also specifies a 5‑quart oil capacity with a 10W‑30 API rating. With 534 owner complaints logged and eleven recalls, the majority of which involve air‑bag systems, this model year carries a notable complaint volume within the RAM lineup.

Model year2009 2007 2006 2005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque135 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy14/19/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeMega CabOEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB alt 04781452BF
Engine air filter	68441763AA
Spark plug	68303918AA
Battery	BB65F111AA alt BB65F121AA
Front wiper blades	55077100AE
Serpentine belt	53032132AL alt 53032037AM
Thermostat	52028898AJ alt 68174083AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	218.9 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	131.1 in
Curb weight	4295 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 19 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API engine oil, Rear: 9 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 135 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.5
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	Rear: 9

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8.3 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	110.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	135 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	30.0-40.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	30.0-40.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	56.0-60.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	100
Engine Oil Pressure	25-110 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	24 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	130 ft-lbs / 145 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.86 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.86 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.039 in / 0.803 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Bolts 1-10 Step 1: 20 ft. lbs. Step 2: 20 ft. lbs. Bolts 11-14

7.4 ft. lbs. Bolts 1-10 Step 3: 90 degrees Step 4: 90 degrees Bolts 11-14 Step 2: 19 ft. lbs. Lubricate the M10 bolts with clean engine oil. Coat the M8 bolts with Mopar Lock and Seal.

7.4 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 34 N##m (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 N##m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
2	Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 54 N##m (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8 bolts to 20 N##m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
3	Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34 N##m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Torque the bolts in the sequence shown.

1	Hand tighten bolts 1D, 1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block.
2	Tighten bolts 1A - 1J to 40 ft. lbs.	40 ft. lbs
3	Tighten bolts 1 - 8 to 5 ft. lbs.	5 ft. lbs
4	Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90 degrees.	90 degrees
5	Tighten bolts A - E 20 to 20 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 12,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 18,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 Pickup lead in one area — the air bags, 150 of 534 reports (28%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the air bags are also the target of recalls 16V-352 and 15V-313 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming they were actually performed. 33 of the reports describe a crash and 9 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

534

Owner complaints

33 involved a crash · 9 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 534 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags150

Power Train45

Suspension29

Steering23

Exterior Lighting22

Electrical System20

Steering,Suspension15

Fuel/Propulsion System14

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V352000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 24/05/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be…

15V313000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/05/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 72 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
103774	2025-05-01	Electrical System	LAMP - DOME
101232	2024-10-29	Power Train	Plate - Planetary
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9004009	2021-04-07	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 65 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt w/ filter DR-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 68441763AA Spark plug 68303918AA Battery BB65F111AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 RAM 1500 Pickup 3.7L V6 take?

5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 RAM 1500 Pickup have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.7L V6 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.