Ram ProMaster · Model year 2020

2020 Ram ProMaster specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2020 Ram ProMaster or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 10 manufacturer publications and its towing capacity (up to 6,910 lb), straight from the factory sources.

Max towing: 6,910 lb
Horsepower: 280 hp
Recalls: 5
Schedule covers: 150k miles

2020 Ram ProMaster towing capacity: up to 6,910 lbAll 18 configurations by cab, bed, engine and axle ratio.See the 2020 towing chart

What changed for the 2020 Ram ProMaster

The 2020 Ram ProMaster looks like a carryover from 2019 in the data we compare.

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2019 and 2020. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2020 Ram ProMaster specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 specification sheet.

General information19 specs

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

Body and chassis2 specs

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

Engine3.6-liter Pentastar V-6Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-614 specs

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

Transmission62TE automatic six-speed, front-wheel driveTransmission: 62TE automatic six-speed, front-wheel drive10 specs

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

Axles3 specs

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

Electrical system2 specs

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

Suspension2 specs

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

Brakes6 specs

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
Front Caliper, Lining (second listing): Cast iron, dual piston (50 mm and 52 mm), Brembo
Rear Caliper, Lining: Cast iron, single piston (48 mm), Brembo
Rear Caliper, Lining (second listing): Cast iron, single piston (52 mm), Brembo

The sheet prints two caliper lines under each of Front and Rear without saying which body styles each applies to.

Steering3 specs

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

Exterior dimensions18 specs

	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

Dimensions are inches unless noted; turning diameter is in feet.— not listed or not applicable

Exterior dimensionstrack, angles, seating and cargoExterior dimensions: track, angles, seating and cargo18 specs

	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 configuration is 2-passenger with optional 3-passenger configuration available. Cargo volume is in cubic feet.— not listed or not applicable

Source: 2020 Ram ProMaster Specifications (Stellantis media site).

Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2020 feature availability guide.

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Showing 18 of 30 features · swipe for more trims

StandardOptionalPart of a packageNot availableEither, depending on configuration

Feature	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
Exterior	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
Cab backwall with window	N/A	Std	N/A
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)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Left side with no glass (not available on 118-in. wheelbase)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Right side with fixed glass (includes window grate on low roof models when no cargo partition is ordered)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Right side with no glass	Std	N/A	N/A
Interior	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
Auxiliary upfitter switches — two	Opt	Opt	Opt
Cargo PartitionNone (standard)	Std	N/A	N/A
Sliding window	Opt	N/A	N/A
Without window	Opt	N/A	N/A
Cargo net (included with Interior Convenience Group)	Pkg	N/A	N/A
Rear cargo LED lamp — (late availability)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Wall PanelsUpper side (includes lower side)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Lower side	Opt	N/A	N/A
Wood floor — rear (packaged with Ambulance Prep Package)	Opt/Pkg	N/A	N/A
Safety and Security	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
DOT-certified Roadside Safety Kit (by Mopar)	Opt	Opt	Opt
ParkSense rear park assist	Opt	N/A	N/A
ParkView rear backup camera (kit supplied on Chassis Cab and Cutaway models; requires installation by upfitter)	Std	Std	Std
Equipment Packages	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab	Cutaway
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)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Interior Cargo Shelf Group (requires cargo partition or cargo partition with sliding window)	Opt	N/A	N/A
Interior Convenience Grouplocking glove box, shelf above roof trim, under-seat storage tray, cargo net	Opt	Opt	Opt
Premium Appearance Groupchrome grille and fog lamps	Opt	Opt	Opt
Trailer-tow GroupClass IV receiver hitch, four- and seven-pin wiring harness	Opt	N/A	N/A
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	Opt	N/A	N/A

Guide covers ProMaster 1500, 2500 and 3500; columns are body styles, not trim levels.
Some features are marked late availability in the guide.
The guide prints an unclear letter for Ambulance Prep Package A on the Cargo Van; recorded here as optional.

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 Cabover 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: 2020 Ram ProMaster Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.

No EPA fuel-economy rating. Heavy-duty pickups, chassis cabs and full-size vans above 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight are exempt from EPA labeling, so there is no official MPG figure for the ProMaster.

2020 Ram ProMaster wheels & tires

The spec sheet doesn't list tire sizes for this model year; here is what the owner's manual says.

Cold tire pressure: Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare: Depending on equipment the van has a regular-size spare, a compact spare or a tire service kit; the regular-size spare is not monitored by the TPMS.
Lug nut torque: 145 ft-lb (197 N·m), M16 x 1.50 thread, 21 mm socket
Pressure monitor: A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2020 Ram ProMaster Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2020 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.

Odometer

OdometerDue at

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

Inspect the cabin air filter, replace as necessary
Replace the Brake Fluid every two yearsThe brake fluid change interval is time based only, mileage intervals do not apply.

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 filter
Inspect the cabin air filter, replace as necessary
Replace the Brake Fluid every two yearsThe brake fluid change interval is time based only, mileage intervals do not apply.
Replace the spark plugsThe 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

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 park brake
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner 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

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2020 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

Fluid capacities3 systems

System	Applies to	Capacity
Fuel tank (approximate)		24 gal90 L
Engine oil with filter	3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified)	6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system	3.6L engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)	10.5 qt10 L

Engine fluids

Engine fluids4 fluids

Component	Fluid / grade	Mopar product
Engine coolant	OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile formula antifreeze/coolantMS.90032	Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil3.6L engine	SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395	Mopar
Engine oil filter	—	Mopar Engine Oil Filters
Spark plugs	—	Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

Chassis fluids & lubricants3 fluids

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

Fuel

Fuel1 engine

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

Wheel lug nut torque

Wheel lug nut torque1 spec

Wheels	Torque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M16 x 1.5021 mm socket	145 ft‑lb (197 N·m)

Manual lists oil grade SAE 5W-20 and says to check the engine oil filler cap for the correct grade.
Brake fluid (DOT 4) should be changed every two years regardless of mileage.
Coolant: do not use plain water, alcohol-based or propylene glycol-based antifreeze.

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

2020 Ram ProMaster recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Ram ProMaster: 5 recall campaigns and 43 owner complaints. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Ram ProMaster.

Recalls (5)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchorDecember 18, 2025 · Campaign 25V876000

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Campaign 25V876000 on NHTSA.gov

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assemblyOctober 23, 2025 · Campaign 25V720000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.

Risk: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025.

Campaign 25V720000 on NHTSA.gov

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraAugust 26, 2025 · Campaign 25V552000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster and 2019-2020 Dodge Journey vehicles. Cracks in the microprocessor may cause the vehicle's rearview camera image not to display properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.

Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed beginning September 30, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

Campaign 25V552000 on NHTSA.gov

Power train: automatic transmission: internal: park pawlApril 27, 2023 · Campaign 23V301000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with a 62TE transmission. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to debris inside the transmission.

Risk: A partially engaged park pawl can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the transmission or components within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 23V301000 on NHTSA.gov

Air bagsJune 25, 2020 · Campaign 20V374000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain airbag which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is W52.

Campaign 20V374000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints: 43
Crashes: 3
Fires: 0
Injuries: 2

Back over prevention11
Power train10
Unknown or other9
Electrical system8
Engine5
Engine and engine cooling5
Visibility/wiper4
Steering3

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Promaster. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2020 Ram ProMaster owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.

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.

Read for lake-effect country

What counts on a 2020 Ram ProMaster from Michigan to Tennessee

We read the 2020 ProMaster owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Kentucky driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2020 Ram ProMaster fluids table lists SAE 5W-20, with 6 qt per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 800 cold-cranking amps. A ProMaster left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

Every 2020 version in the factory data is front-wheel drive; no all-wheel or four-wheel drive was offered. That works through a Great Lakes winter on proper winter tires, which matter more on packed snow than the number of driven wheels. Hills are the harder test, from steep Cincinnati side streets to back roads in West Virginia, so carry momentum gently and avoid spinning the tires.

Trailer duty in the schedule

Peak trailer rating this year: 6,910 lb, for one configuration in the towing chart. On Appalachian grades the descent is the harder half of the trip: drop to a lower gear so the engine holds speed, and save the brakes for stopping. The I-24 grade at Monteagle in Tennessee and the long climbs on the West Virginia Turnpike both punish a heavy trailer.

Gravel hollow roads and the air filter

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Octane from the owner data

The owner data specifies 87 octane. A higher grade than the manual asks for adds cost without benefit, while a lower one than required makes the engine pull back ignition timing, which shows most under load on a long Appalachian climb.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Kentucky to Ohio.

2020 Ram ProMaster questions

How much oil does the 2020 Ram ProMaster take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 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 2020 Ram ProMaster use?

3.6L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2020 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 2020 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.

What MPG does the 2020 Ram ProMaster get?

The EPA doesn't publish a fuel-economy rating for the ProMaster: heavy-duty pickups, chassis cabs and full-size vans above 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight are exempt from fuel-economy labeling, so there is no official MPG figure to quote.

Does the 2020 Ram ProMaster have recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ram ProMaster. The most recent: Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement (December 2025), Engine and engine cooling: cooling system (October 2025), and Back over prevention: sensing system (August 2025). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2020 Ram ProMaster?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 2020 Ram ProMaster with NHTSA. The components named most often are back over prevention (11), power train (10), and unknown or other (9). 3 complaints involved a crash and 0 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

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