Ram Trucks Dakota, ND (USA / CAN)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Ram Trucks Dakota, ND (USA / CAN) requires coolant with a capacity of 12,5 liters. Service intervals occur every 102000 miles or 60 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x2), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,5 liter
  • Change 102000 miles/ 60 months
Dakota 3.7 V6 (4x4), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,5 liter
  • Change 102000 miles/ 60 months
Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x2) (USA), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,5 liter
  • Change 102000 miles/ 60 months
Dakota 4.7 V8 (4x4) (USA), ND (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,5 liter
  • Change 102000 miles/ 60 months

Additional Notes

  • The Ram Dakota ND carries a 12.5-liter cooling system capacity across all four configurations listed for 2010-2011, covering both the 3.7 V6 and 4.7 V8 engines in 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains. A capacity at this level reflects a full system service fill, accounting for the radiator, engine block passages, heater core, and connecting hoses rather than a partial drain-and-fill volume.
  • The 4x2 and 4x4 variants of the 3.7 V6 share an identical 12.5-liter capacity, indicating that the addition of front axle and transfer case hardware in the 4x4 drivetrain does not alter the cooling system volume for that engine.
  • The same 12.5-liter figure applies to the 4.7 V8 in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations, meaning the larger displacement engine does not require a greater coolant volume than the V6 in the Dakota ND platform.
  • All four configurations share a single change interval of 102,000 miles or 60 months under normal use conditions. The 60-month ceiling means a time-based limit applies regardless of whether the mileage threshold has been reached, which is typical for long-life coolant formulations where chemical degradation occurs over time independently of vehicle operation.
  • The 102,000-mile interval is consistent with extended-life coolant technology, which uses organic acid inhibitor chemistry to protect cooling system metals over longer service periods compared to conventional green coolant, which typically required changes at 24,000-30,000 miles.
  • The normal use condition tied to the 102,000-mile / 60-month interval applies uniformly across the 3.7 V6 and 4.7 V8 engine families for 2010-2011, with no separate severe-use interval listed in the specifications for any of the four configurations.

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