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DJ platform

2014 Ram 2500 — 6.7L Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 2500 6.7L Diesel.

Body TRUCKEngine 6.7L Diesel

The 2014 Ram 2500 is a full-size heavy-duty truck built on the DJ platform and equipped with the 6.7L diesel engine, requiring 12.0 quarts of 5W-40 API CJ-4 oil for service. This generation spans the 2009–2021 model years, and the 2014 model falls within the lower end of the complaint spectrum with 340 total owner complaints recorded—substantially fewer than the peak of 2,496 complaints logged in 2018, though notably higher than the baseline of just 5 complaints in 2009. The 16 recalls issued for this model year place it within a recall history that has varied considerably across the lineup's lifespan, with steering emerging as the top complaint area among owners. This positions the 2014 Ram 2500 as a model year that, while experiencing more issues than the earliest years of this generation, remains comparatively more reliable than later model years in terms of documented owner dissatisfaction.

Model year20192018201720162014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity12.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40 API CJ-4OEM · verified
Lug nut torque135 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. 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 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Engine air filter68441763AA alt 53034051AB
Fuel filter68194705AB alt 68197867AB
Spark plugSP143877AB alt SP138239AC
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades55277446AB
Serpentine belt04627589AA alt 04593852AB
Thermostat05086740AA alt 68534176AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase135.8 in
Curb weight4782 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2014 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2012 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Mega Cab (6.4 ft. Bed)
350 hpHorsepower (as tested)
800 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Mega Cab (6.4 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.50 sec16.70 sec350 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 12.0 qt of 5W-40 API CJ-4 engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 · SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 135 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5
Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.4 Pints,
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5 · SYNTHETIC · 75W-140

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts100 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)110.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket254.5 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle160.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket160.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts135 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.60-1.65 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.00 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190 °F
Engine Compression350
Engine Oil Pressure30 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2500 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

OtherDUAL REAR WHEELS / SINGLE REAR WHEELS
Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs / 24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle190 ft-lbs / 260 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
OtherDUAL REAR WHEELS / SINGLE REAR WHEELS
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0009 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.338 in / 1.535 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 44 ft. lbs., Step 3: 6022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
152 ft. lbs.52 ft. lbs
2back off 1 turn
377 ft. lbs.77 ft. lbs
4recheck torque77 ft. lbs
590 degrees; Lightly lubricate new cylinder head bolt, threads and flanges with engine oil.90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep If using old bolts, use the following procedure:

144 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
259 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
390 degrees; If using new bolts, use the following procedure:90 degrees
189 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
2Loosen all bolts 360 degrees360 degrees
344 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
463 ft. lbs.63 ft. lbs
5120 degrees120 degrees
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 216 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 8,000 mi; coolant every 8,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 8,000 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 7,500 miDiesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Tie Rod (lubricate) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 8,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,500 miFuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 18,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 36,000 miFuel Tank (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 requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter 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 neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe 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.

The 2014 Ram 2500 sits at a local peak in the generation's federal record, posting 340 complaints — the highest count until the 20172018 surge — and matching 2013's 16 recalls, the most of any model year in the dataset. Technical service bulletins also crested at 516, nearly double the 2012 level and only slightly below the 2015 high of 519, indicating elevated manufacturer service activity. Steering dominates the 2014 complaint profile with 59 reports, followed by power train (37), engine (31), and electrical system (17); the data does not specify root causes for these categories. The year also recorded 13 crash-related and 4 fire-related complaints, figures that exceed most surrounding years. While recall volume declined steadily after 2014, the combination of peak-era complaints, maximum recalls, and high TSB volume places this model year in the most troubled segment of the generation's early lifecycle. Buyers should treat the 2014 as a higher-risk vintage and budget for potential steering, powertrain, or electrical repairs unless comprehensive service records confirm all recall campaigns and relevant TSBs have been addressed.

16
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
516
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
340
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 340 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering59
Power Train37
Engine31
Electrical System17
Suspension17
Unknown Or Other16
Fuel/Propulsion System13
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 16 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V021000Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:ConnectionReported 25/01/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of…

18E096000Steering:LinkagesReported 16/10/2018

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD… Remedy: Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 516 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1203000003 REV.A2026-06-26Service BrakesTrac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
1129062026-06-17EngineBEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
1129062026-06-17EngineBEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J2026-06-05StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…

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.

P2002
Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0401
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient
P20EE
SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0087
Fuel rail / system pressure too low
P0299
Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 2500 6.7L Diesel take?

12.0 qt of SYNTHETIC 5W-40 API CJ-4 MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-10902, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.