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2012 Ram 1500 Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2012 Ram 1500.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
Denali 3.6L V6 24F 736 CCA 119 min Top Post
Base 3.6L V6 35 802 CCA 130 min Top Post
XL 3.6L V6 78 723 CCA 121 min Side Post
Lariat 3.6L V6 78 771 CCA 119 min Side Post
XLT 3.6L V6 24F 810 CCA 121 min Dual Terminal
XL 2.0L I4 78 577 CCA 97 min Top Post
SEL 2.0L I4 65 587 CCA 97 min Top Post
Premium 2.0L I4 35 585 CCA 90 min Side Post
Lariat 2.0L I4 78 688 CCA 116 min Dual Terminal
XLT 3.0L V6 35 820 CCA 123 min Side Post
Base 3.0L V6 34 755 CCA 128 min Side Post
Denali 3.0L V6 24F 727 CCA 129 min Side Post
Platinum 3.0L V6 78 724 CCA 112 min Top Post

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