Does the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD need premium gas?
Every trim takes regular — no premium needed.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 16 | $3,900 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 16 | $3,900 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 15 | $4,150 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 15 | $4,150 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 14 | $4,450 |
| 5.9L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 13 | $4,800 |
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.
6 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.