Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD need premium gas?
It depends on the trim. Some versions take premium and some take regular — check your exact engine/transmission below.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 16 | $3,900 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl, 6-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 16 | $3,900 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 14 | $4,450 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 14 | $4,450 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl, 6-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 14 | $4,450 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, RWD | FLEX-FUEL | 12 | $5,200 |
| 8.30L 10-cyl, 6-spd manual, RWD | PREMIUM | 10 | $7,700 |
| 8.30L 10-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD | PREMIUM | 9 | $8,550 |
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.
8 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.