Ram ProMaster · Model year 2021

2021 Ram ProMaster specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2021 Ram ProMaster, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 9 manufacturer publications, plus a tow rating of up to 6,910 lb.

Max towing: 6,910 lb
Schedule covers: 150k miles
Publications: 9

2021 Ram ProMaster specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2021 specification sheet.

General information+

Body styles and wheelbase	ProMaster 1500 Cargo Van 118-in. wheelbase low roof; ProMaster 1500 Cargo Van 136-in. wheelbase low roof; ProMaster 1500 Cargo Van 136-in. wheelbase high roof
Body styles and wheelbase	ProMaster 2500 Cargo Van 136-in. wheelbase low roof; ProMaster 2500 Cargo Van 136-in. wheelbase high roof; ProMaster 2500 Cargo Van 159-in. wheelbase high roof; ProMaster 2500 Window Van 159-in. wheelbase high roof
Body styles and wheelbase	ProMaster 3500 Cargo Van 136-in. wheelbase low roof; ProMaster 3500 Cargo Van 136-in. wheelbase high roof; ProMaster 3500 Cargo Van 159-in. wheelbase high roof; ProMaster 3500 Cargo Van 159-in. wheelbase high roof extended body; ProMaster 3500 Window Van 159-in. wheelbase high roof extended body
Body styles and wheelbase	ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab 136-in. wheelbase; ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab 159-in. wheelbase; ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab 159-in. wheelbase extended body
Body styles and wheelbase	ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab Cutaway 136-in. wheelbase; ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab Cutaway 159-in. wheelbase; ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab Cutaway 159-in. wheelbase extended frame
Assembly plant	Saltillo Van Assembly, Coahuila, Mexico

Body and chassis+

Layout	Transverse, front engine, front-wheel drive (FWD)
Construction	Unibody and ladder frame

Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6+

Type and description	60-degree gasoline V-6
Displacement	220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke	3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0)
Valve system	Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction	Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression ratio	10.2:1
Power	280 hp (224 kW) at 6,400 rpm
Torque	260 lb.-ft. (364 N•m) at 4,400 rpm
Max. engine speed	6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil capacity	6.0 quarts (5.7 liters)
Coolant capacity	14.0 quarts (13.25 liters)
Emission controls	Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors

Transmission: 62TE automatic six-speed, front-wheel drive+

Availability	Standard with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
Description	Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control and electronically controlled converter clutch
1st	3.90
2nd	2.69
3rd	2.16
4th	1.37
5th	0.95
6th	0.65
Reverse	3.04
Final drive and overall top gear ratios	3.86

Axles+

Front	Independent front suspension
Rear – Cargo Van	Solid axle
Rear – Chassis Cab and Cut Away	Solid axle

Electrical system+

Alternator	Cargo Van with gas engine: 180-amp standard; 220-amp optional Chassis Cab and 220-amp standard on all cut-away
Battery	95-amp with 800 CCA

Suspension+

Front	MacPherson struts with stabilizer bar
Rear	Solid axle with leaf springs

Brakes+

Front rotor (diameter x width)	11.8 x 1.26 (300 x 32)
Rear rotor (diameter x width)	11.0 x 0.63 (280 x 16)
Front caliper, lining	Cast iron, dual piston (46 mm and 52 mm), Brembo; Cast iron, dual piston (50 mm and 52 mm), Brembo
Rear caliper, lining	Cast iron, single piston (48 mm), Brembo; Cast iron, single piston (52 mm), Brembo

Front and rear caliper rows each list two options on the sheet; they are joined with semicolons here.

Steering+

Type	Rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering
Turns lock to lock	3.9
Steering ratio	18.85

Exterior dimensions+

	Wheelbase	Height category	Turning diameter (feet)	Body height	Body overall length	Body width w/o mirrors	Vehicle width w/ mirrors extended	Cab to rear axle	Overhang rear axle to end of frame
1500 Cargo Van SWB low roof	118	H1	36.3	91.7	195.8	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
1500 Cargo Van MWB low roof	136	H1	40.7	92.8	213.7	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
1500 Cargo Van MWB high roof	136	H2	40.7	105.9	213.7	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
2500 Cargo Van MWB low roof	136	H1	40.7	92.8	213.7	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
2500 Cargo Van MWB high roof	136	H2	40.7	105.9	213.7	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
2500 Cargo Van LWB high roof	159	H2	46.8	105.9	236.7	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
3500 Cargo Van MWB low roof	136	H1	40.7	92.8	213.7	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
2500 Cargo Van MWB high roof	136	H2	40.7	105.9	213.7	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
3500 Cargo Van LWB high roof	159	H2	46.8	105.9	236.7	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
3500 Cargo Van LWB high roof extended	159	H2	46.8	105.9	250.9	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
2500 Window Van LWB high roof	159	H2	46.8	105.9	236.7	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
3500 Window Van LWB high roof extended	159	H2	46.8	105.9	250.9	81.3	97.6 / 112.2	—	—
3500 Chassis Cab MWB	136	H1	40.7	88.2	211	86.9	97.6 / 112.2	81	34
3500 Chassis Cab LWB	159	H1	46.8	87.3	234	86.9	97.6 / 112.2	104	34
3500 Chassis Cab LWB extended	159	H1	46.8	87.3	248	86.9	97.6 / 112.2	104	48
3500 Cutaway MWB	136	H1	40.7	88.2	211	86.9	97.6 / 112.2	81	34
3500 Cutaway LWB	159	H1	46.8	87.3	234	86.9	97.6 / 112.2	104	34
3500 Cutaway LWB extended	159	H1	46.8	87.3	248	86.9	97.6 / 112.2	104	48

Exterior dimensions: track, angles, seating and cargo+

	Wheelbase	Track front	Track rear	Approach angle	Depart angle	Ground clearance	Seating(1)	Width between wheel housings	Cargo volume	Airbags
1500 Cargo Van SWB low roof	118	71.3	70.5	19.3°	29.0°	6.9	3	56.0	259	6
1500 Cargo Van MWB low roof	136	71.3	70.5	18.3°	31.2°	6.9	3	56.0	304	6
1500 Cargo Van MWB high roof	136	71.3	70.5	18.3°	31.2°	6.9	3	56.0	353	6
2500 Cargo Van MWB low roof	136	71.3	70.5	18.3°	31.2°	6.9	3	56.0	304	6
2500 Cargo Van MWB high roof	136	71.3	70.5	18.3°	31.2°	6.9	3	56.0	353	6
2500 Cargo Van LWB high roof	159	71.3	70.5	19.9°	29.5°	6.9	3	56.0	420	6
3500 Cargo Van MWB low roof	136	71.3	70.5	18.3°	31.2°	6.9	3	56.0	304	6
3500 Cargo Van MWB high roof	136	71.3	70.5	18.3°	31.2°	6.9	3	56.0	353	6
3500 Cargo Van LWB high roof	159	71.3	70.5	19.9°	29.5°	6.9	3	56.0	420	6
3500 Cargo Van LWB high roof extended	159	71.3	70.5	19.9°	20.5°	6.9	3	56.0	463	6
2500 Window Van LWB high roof	159	71.3	70.5	19.9°	29.5°	6.9	2	56.0	420	6
3500 Window Van LWB high roof extended	159	71.3	70.5	19.9°	20.5°	6.9	2	56.0	463	6
3500 Chassis Cab MWB	136	71.3	78.0	18.6°	—	6.9	3	—	—	6
3500 Chassis Cab LWB	159	71.3	78.0	18.6°	—	6.9	3	—	—	6
3500 Chassis Cab LWB extended	159	71.3	78.0	18.6°	—	6.9	3	—	—	6
3500 Cutaway MWB	136	71.3	78.0	18.6°	—	6.9	2	—	—	6
3500 Cutaway LWB	159	71.3	78.0	18.6°	—	6.9	2	—	—	6
3500 Cutaway LWB extended	159	71.3	78.0	18.6°	—	6.9	2	—	—	6

(1) Standard seating is 2-passenger, with an optional 3-passenger configuration.

Source: 2021 Ram ProMaster Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2021 feature availability guide.

Only rows that differ

Showing 18 of 35 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not availableFleet Fleet-only option

Feature	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
Exterior
Cab backwall with window	—	✓	—
Doors, sideLeft side with fixed glass (not available on 118-in. wheelbase; includes window grate on low roof models when no cargo partition is ordered)		—	—
Left side with no glass (not available on 118-in. wheelbase)		—	—
Right side with fixed glass (includes window grate on low roof models when no cargo partition is ordered)		—	—
Right side with no glass	✓	—	—
Interior
Auxiliary upfitter switches — two
Cargo PartitionNone (standard)	✓	—	—
Sliding window		—	—
Without window		—	—
Cargo net (included with Interior Convenience Group)	Pkg	—	—
Rear cargo LED lamp — (late availability)		—	—
Wall PanelsUpper side (includes lower side)		—	—
Lower side		—	—
Wood floor — rear (packaged with Ambulance Prep Package)	O/P	—	—
Safety & Security
DOT-certified Roadside Safety Kit (by Mopar)
ParkSense rear park assist		—	—
ParkView rear backup camera (kit supplied on Chassis Cab and Cutaway models; requires installation by upfitter)	✓	✓	✓
Digital rearview mirror
Crosswind Assist
Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection
Forward Collision Warning with Emergency Brake Assist
Ambient/courtesy lights
Equipment Packages
Ambulance Prep Package A220-amp alternator, wood floor, upfit interface connector, right sliding door with fixed glass, rear hinged doors with fixed glass, Rear Heater Air Conditioning Prep Package, 12-volt rear auxiliary power outlet, cruise control (3500 Cargo Van 159-in. wheelbase models only)	Fleet	—	—
Interior Cargo Shelf Group (requires cargo partition or cargo partition with sliding window)		—	—
Interior Convenience Grouplocking glove box, shelf above roof trim, under-seat storage tray, cargo net
Premium Appearance Groupchrome grille and fog lamps
Trailer-tow GroupClass IV receiver hitch, four- and seven-pin wiring harness		—	—
RV Ready Prep GroupTrailer-tow Group, Interior Convenience Group, Premium Appearance Group, 220-amp alternator, swivel seats, rear heater, A/C prep, auxiliary switches, 16-in. aluminum wheels		—	—

A dash in the guide means the feature is not available and is shown as NA.
Some features are noted by the guide as late availability.
F marks a fleet-only option.

What each trim adds

Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.

Chassis Cab over Cargo Van+1 standard +

✓Cab backwall with window

Standard on every trim (4)

3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission
Speed limiter — dealer-activated, 60 mph, 65 mph, 70 mph and 77 mph
Uconnect 3.0 with 5-in. display — AM/FM
ParkView rear backup camera (kit supplied on Chassis Cab and Cutaway models; requires installation by upfitter)

Source: 2021 Ram ProMaster Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

2021 Ram ProMaster maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first. Engines: see schedule title.

Your odometer

Service	20k2 yr	30k3 yr	40k4 yr	50k5 yr	60k6 yr	70k7 yr	80k8 yr	90k9 yr	100k10 yr	110k11 yr	120k12 yr	130k13 yr	140k14 yr	150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake pads, replace as necessary.
Additional Maintenance
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Inspect the cabin air filter, replace as necessary.
Replace the Brake Fluid every two years. The brake fluid change interval is time based only, mileage intervals do not apply.
Replace the spark plugs. The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Inspect and replace the PCV valve if necessary.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System

Change oil and filter.
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect and replace the Evaporative System Fresh Air Filter as necessary, replacement may be more frequent if vehicle is operated in extreme dusty conditions.

2021 Ram ProMaster fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

System	Applies to	US	Metric
Fuel tank (approximate)	3.6L engine	24 gal	90 L
Engine oil with filter	3.6L engine	6 qt	5.6 L
Cooling system	3.6L engine	10.5 qt	10 L

Engine fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Standard	Mopar product
Engine coolant	10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant	MS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil	SAE 5W-20, API certified	MS-6395	Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix
Engine oil filter	Meets or exceeds SAE/USCAR-36 filter performance requirements	SAE/USCAR-36	Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Fuel selection	87 octane (R+M)/2 method, 0-15% ethanol	—	—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Component	Fluid / grade	Standard	Mopar product
Automatic transmission	ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid (only)	—	Mopar ATF+4
Brake master cylinder	DOT 4 brake fluid	—	Mopar DOT 4
Power steering reservoir	Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluid	MS-11655	Pentosin CHF 11S

Fuel

Engine	Minimum	Ethanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine	87 octane Regular unleaded	Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

Wheels	Torque	Thread	Socket
Lug nuts/bolts	145 ft-lb (197 N·m)	M16 x 1.50	21 mm

Brake fluid should be changed every two years regardless of mileage.
Engine oil filler cap shows the correct SAE grade.
Do not use water alone or alcohol-based coolant; propylene glycol coolant is not recommended.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2021 Ram ProMaster towing capacity: up to 6,910 lbAll 18 configurations by cab, bed, engine and axle ratio.Open the towing chart →

2021 Ram ProMaster owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2021 model year.

Owner's manuals

Owner's ManualOwner's manual (PDF)

Quick guides

Quick Start GuideQuick start guide (PDF)

Supplements

Warranty

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

2021 Ram ProMaster questions

How much oil does the 2021 Ram ProMaster take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2021 Ram ProMaster use?

Engine oil: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Meets or exceeds SAE/USCAR-36 filter performance requirements (SAE/USCAR-36).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2021 Ram ProMaster?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal joints; inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake pads, replace as necessary; inspect the cabin air filter, replace as necessary; replace the brake fluid every two years. the brake fluid change interval is time based only, mileage intervals do not apply. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2021 Ram ProMaster owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

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Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.