{"id":619,"date":"2026-06-25T09:40:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T13:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2016-ram-promaster-1500-3-0l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T09:40:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T13:40:40","slug":"2016-ram-promaster-1500-3-0l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2016-ram-promaster-1500-3-0l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 Ram ProMaster 1500 3.0L Diesel Oil & Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 2016 Ram ProMaster 1500 with the 3.0L 4-cylinder Diesel Turbo (Engine Code D), the required oil viscosity is 5W-30. The engine oil capacity is 9.5 quarts when performing an oil change with a filter. AMSOIL recommends AMSOIL 5W-30 100% Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/a> (DP530QT-EA<\/a>) for outstanding protection in smaller American diesel vans and pickups.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 2016 Ram ProMaster 1500 3.0L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The 2016 Ram ProMaster 1500 with the 3.0L 4-cylinder diesel engine requires an oil viscosity of 5W-30 for all temperature ranges. The AMSOIL lookup identifies the SEO54 oil grade for this application. It is critical to use high-quality synthetic diesel oil to protect against wear and maintain fuel economy.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup data, the following products are recommended for your 2016 Ram ProMaster 1500 3.0L Diesel engine and related systems:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nAMSOIL Product Name<\/th>\nProduct Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Oil<\/td>\nAMSOIL 5W-30 100% Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/a><\/td>\nDP530QT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant<\/td>\nPassenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/a><\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant (Alt)<\/td>\nPropylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/a><\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic Transmission<\/td>\nSignature Series Multi-Vehicle ATF<\/a><\/td>\nATFPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic Transmission (Alt)<\/td>\nOE Multi-Vehicle ATF<\/a><\/td>\nOTFQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manual Transmission<\/td>\n75W-90 Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube<\/a><\/td>\nMTGPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brake\/Clutch Fluid<\/td>\nDOT 3 and DOT 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid<\/a><\/td>\nBFLVCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Steering<\/td>\n100% Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Power Steering Fluid<\/a><\/td>\nPSFCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Property<\/th>\nSpecification\/Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity<\/td>\n5W-30 (All TEMPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Lookup Oil Grade<\/td>\nSEO54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Specification<\/td>\nNot confirmed from source data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Capacity and Torque<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Detail<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n9.5 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n33 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note:<\/strong> When changing the oil, install a new washer on the drain bolt and only use an OE drain plug. Always check the oil level after refilling.<\/p>\n

How much transmission fluid does it take?<\/h2>\n

The capacity for your transmission depends on whether you have an automatic or manual configuration. For the 6-speed 62TE automatic transmission, the total fill capacity is 9 quarts, while the initial fill is 5.5 quarts.<\/p>\n

Automatic Transmission (62TE)<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Fill Type<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Fill<\/td>\n9 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Initial Fill<\/td>\n5.5 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Manual Transmission<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Detail<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity (Transmission portion)<\/td>\n6.1 pints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fill Plug Torque<\/td>\n37 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n37 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note:<\/strong> The manual transmission requires a synthetic-based oil (MT40….GL-4).<\/p>\n

Coolant and Brake Fluid Specifications<\/h2>\n

The cooling system for the 3.0L diesel engine has a capacity of 12.7 quarts. For brake and clutch applications, the vehicle notes specify using MOPAR DOT 4 brake fluid.<\/p>\n

Coolant Capacity<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Coolant<\/td>\n12.7 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Diesel maintenance notes for this vehicle<\/h2>\n