1986 Dodge Mini Ram Van Oil Type & Capacity
The 1986 Dodge Mini Ram Van oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.6 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Royal, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Royal, 2.2 C, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Royal, 2.6 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.2 C, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A460: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A525: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.6 G: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Royal, 2.2 C, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Royal, 2.2 C, Standard: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Royal, 2.6 G: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.6 G — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | — | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Royal, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Royal, 2.2 C, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Royal, 2.6 G — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | — | 4.50 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Mini Ram Van
1986 Dodge Mini Ram Van factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.5 quarts (8.04 L) — 50/50 mixture of water and Ethylene-Glycol Base Antifreeze, such as MOPAR, PRESTON II, PEAK, or antifreeze containing the Alugard 340-2 inhibitor system.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1986 Dodge Mini Ram Van take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; Base, 2.6 G uses 5W-20; Royal, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; Royal, 2.2 C, Standard uses 5W-20; Royal, 2.6 G uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 1986 Dodge Mini Ram Van take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.6 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Royal, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Royal, 2.2 C, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Royal, 2.6 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1986 Dodge Mini Ram Van?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 Dodge Mini Ram Van. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.