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The towing capacity for a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 318 V8 is 9,150 pounds. The amount can vary slightly for each vehicle.
7700
1996 specification says that with a 3-speed, 5,900. 4-speed, 3.55 ratio is 7400. with a 3.92 ratio, 8400.Of course, it can do more. We towed a 9,300 pound trailer across the country without an issue.
The 318 provides about 230 HP while the 360 provides about 190hp
It depends on the engine you have, the 318 or the 360, and the rear differential. The lower the gear, the more towing capacity you will have. A transmission cooler usual adds towing capacity as well. My 2001 3500 van with a 360 and 4.10 rear end will tow 10,000 lbs.( I think).
Cap and distributor / rotor system
The most common answer is never tow over what your vehicle weight is, (GVW) Or ur over weight, truck unable to pull the weight and Brakes won't stop the vehicle. The 1500 is 1/2 ton....period. "half-ton" and "quarter-ton" are old designations that refer to payload capacity (how much you can haul in the bed of the truck) and not Towing capacity (how much you can safely tow). Your towing capacity should be listed in your owners manual and will be dependant on your suspension, transmisison, brakes and rear axle ratio. Towing capacity is always greater than payload capacity, I believe the weakest setups from dodge in the 90s (318 with short rear axle gears) could still tow 5500 pounds. But check your ownders manual to be safe.
The engine computer is the voltage regulator on a 1991 Dodge.
The oil pump is inside the oil pan on the bottom of the engine.
behind the alternator, front passenger side. directly nest to the thermostat housing. DaveF
35 gallon standard, 22 optional.
The diagnostic connector is under the hood. It is located along the engine wiring harness.