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Ram 1500 Timing Belt or Chain (1981-2026)
The listed Ram 1500 engines have timing chains.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Ram 1500.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-2026 | Listed engines | Timing Chain |
Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
2026 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2026 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2025 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2025 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6 Cyl. Turbo | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2024 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2024 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 6.2L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2023 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2023 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 6.2L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2022 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2022 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 6.2L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2021 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2021 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 6.2L V8 Supercharged | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2020 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2020 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2019 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2019 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Mild Hybrid | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2018 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2018 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2017 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2017 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2016 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2016 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2015 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2015 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2014 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2014 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 3.6L V6 Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2013 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2013 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V6 Flex Fuel | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2012 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2012 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2011 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2011 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2010 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2010 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2009 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2009 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2008 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2008 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2007 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2007 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2006 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2006 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 8.3L V10 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2005 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2005 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 8.3L V10 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2004 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2004 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 8.3L V10 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2003 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2003 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2002 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2002 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 4.7L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2001 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2001 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
2000 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 2000 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1999 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1999 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1998 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1998 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1997 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1997 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 CNG | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1996 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1996 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 CNG | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1995 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1995 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 CNG | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1994 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1994 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1993 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1993 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1992 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1992 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1991 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1991 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1990 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1990 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1989 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1989 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1988 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1988 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9L V6 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1987 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1987 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1986 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1986 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1985 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1985 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1984 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1984 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1983 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1983 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1982 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1982 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
1981 Ram 1500 - Timing Belt Or Chain
The listed 1981 Ram 1500 engines use timing chains.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.2L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
| 5.9L V8 | Timing Chain | Lifetime |
Timing Belt Basics
The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.
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