Mitsubishi 4G63
Most of the problems with this motor are due to the use of low-quality oil.
Dodge Ram 50 engines
The Dodge Ram 50 is a pickup truck manufactured by Chrysler between 1979 and 1993. The car was created with the joint participation of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. In total, 2 generations of the model were released. The 2nd generation of the model has been produced since 1987. In Germany, the pickup was sold under the name Power Ram 50. The name of the model is deciphered as follows: Ram – a branch of the pickup company, the number “50” corresponds to the nomenclature in force until 1994 in the designation of the carrying capacity of a car.
The Dodge Ram 50 is listed offered with 3 engines (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.0 liters, power output from 87 to 240 hp. All of them use a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4G63 (about 400,000 km).
Dodge Ram 50 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Dodge Ram 50 engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G63 | 1981–present | 2.0 L R4 | 87–144 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G64 | 1985–present | 2.4 L R4 | 112–165 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 6G72 | 1986–2008 | 3.0 L V6 | 140–240 hp | petrol | belt | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
Dodge Ram 50 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Dodge Ram 50?
The Dodge Ram 50 was fitted with the Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4G64 and Mitsubishi 6G72.
Which Dodge Ram 50 engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Dodge Ram 50 engines are: Mitsubishi 4G63 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 6G72 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 4G64 — about 330,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Dodge Ram 50 engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 4G63 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G64 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 6G72 — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Dodge Ram 50 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4G64 and Mitsubishi 6G72. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Dodge Ram 50 available with a diesel engine?
No, all Dodge Ram 50 engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Mitsubishi 4G64
All the main problems of this power unit are associated with poor or old lubrication.
Mitsubishi 6G72
Apart from the engines of the first years of production, this is a very reliable engine with a huge resource. Most of…
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