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1986 Dodge Ram Wagon Oil Type & Capacity

The 1986 Dodge Ram Wagon takes 5W-20 motor oil — 6.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-20 — 6.0 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
B150, 3.7 H, Automatic — B150,3.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B150, 3.7 H, Automatic — B150API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B150, 3.7 H, Standard — B150,3.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B150, 3.7 H, Standard — B150API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B150, 5.2 T, Automatic, A727 — B150,5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B150, 5.2 T, Automatic, A727 — B150API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B150, 5.2 T, Automatic, A999 — B150,5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B150, 5.2 T, Automatic, A999 — B150API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B150, 5.2 T, Standard — B150,5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B150, 5.2 T, Standard — B150API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B250, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 T — B250,5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B250, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 T — B250API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B250, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 W — B250,5.9L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B250, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 W — B250API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B250, Van Passenger, 3.7 H, Automatic — B250,3.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B250, Van Passenger, 3.7 H, Automatic — B250API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B250, Van Passenger, 3.7 H, Standard — B250,3.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B250, Van Passenger, 3.7 H, Standard — B250API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B250, Van Passenger, 5.2 T, Automatic, A727 — B250,5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B250, Van Passenger, 5.2 T, Automatic, A727 — B250API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B250, Van Passenger, 5.2 T, Automatic, A999 — B250,5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B250, Van Passenger, 5.2 T, Automatic, A999 — B250API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B250, Van Passenger, 5.2 T, Standard — B250,5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B250, Van Passenger, 5.2 T, Standard — B250API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B250, Van Passenger, 5.9 W — B250,5.9L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B250, Van Passenger, 5.9 W — B250API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 1 — B350,5.9L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 1 — B350API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 W — B350,5.9L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 W — B350API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B350, Van Passenger, 5.2 T — B350,5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B350, Van Passenger, 5.2 T — B350API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B350, Van Passenger, 5.9 1 — B350,5.9L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B350, Van Passenger, 5.9 1 — B350API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——
B350, Van Passenger, 5.9 W — B350,5.9L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)—5.00 QTS.—
B350, Van Passenger, 5.9 W — B350API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)6.00 QTS.——

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More specs & repair guides for your Ram Wagon

1986 Dodge Ram Wagon factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

13.5 quarts (12.77 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 Ram Wagon take?

The 1986 Dodge Ram Wagon takes 5W-20 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 1986 Dodge Ram Wagon take?

The 1986 Dodge Ram Wagon holds 6.0 quarts with a filter change, or 5.0 quarts without changing the filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1986 Dodge Ram Wagon?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 Dodge Ram Wagon. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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