Does the 2021 RAM 2500 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box.
- All 64 trims list regular.
- 8% of 13 trucks (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Reg Cab 84" CA 167.5" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 2WD Reg Cab 84" CA 167.5" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Laramie 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Limited 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Limited 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 2WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 60" CA 143.5" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Reg Cab 84" CA 167.5" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Reg Cab 84" CA 167.5" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Laramie 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Limited 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Limited 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis SLT 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3500 Chassis Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab 60" CA 172.4" WB 10K GVWR | 6.4L 8cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Big Horn Mega Cab 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lone Star Mega Cab 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power Wagon Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Laramie Mega Cab 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Mega Cab 4WD | 6.4L | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 RAM 2500 | Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | Regular |
| 2021 Ford F-150 | XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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