Dodge RAM 2009 3.7 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 3.7 Automatic is being produced from January, 2009. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.7 litres, which produces power of 212 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 319 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Dodge RAM 3.7 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.
Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 3.7 Automatic has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.

Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 3.7 Automatic technical data
Model: | Dodge Ram Crew Cab 1500 3.7 Automatic | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2009. January | ||
Engine: | 3701 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 212 HP ON 5200 RPM | Torque: | 319 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres (25.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 5.82m (length) 2.02m (width) 1.91m (height) | ||
Ground clearance: | 229 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 6 seats |
Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 3.7 Automatic engine EKG
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 3701 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 93 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90.8 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.7 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 3.7 Automatic oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.7 litres (5 quarts) |
Power | 200 - 215 HP ON 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 - 320 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Jeep |
Start of production (year) | 2001 |
Duration of production | 11 years |
Engine also used on | Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Cherokee Dodge Durango Dodge Nitro |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Dodge RAM crossover [2009 modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 3.7 | 3.7 Petrol | 212 HP | - | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 3.7 Automatic | 3.7 Petrol | 212 HP | - | Automatic (4) | Rear wheel |
Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 3.7 4WD 4x4 | 3.7 Petrol | 212 HP | - | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 3.7 4WD Automatic 4x4 | 3.7 Petrol | 212 HP | - | Automatic (4) | All wheel |
Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 4.7 | 4.7 Petrol | 314 HP | - | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 4.7 4WD | 4.7 Petrol | 314 HP | - | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
Dodge Ram 2009 Crew Cab 1500 5.7
Most powerfull version (396 HP) |
5.7 Petrol | 396 HP | - | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
Dodge Ram 2009 Quad Cab 1500 5.7 4WD
Most powerfull version (396 HP) |
5.7 Petrol | 396 HP | - | Automatic (5) | All wheel |