1989 Dodge Ramcharger Oil Type & Capacity

The 1989 Dodge Ramcharger takes 5W-30 motor oil — 5.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-305.0 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
AD100, 5.2 Y, A500 — AD100SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AD100, 5.2 Y, A727 — AD100SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AD100, 5.2 Y, A999 — AD100SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AD100, 5.9 Z — AD100,5.9L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AD100, 5.9 Z — AD100SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AD150, 5.2 Y, A500 — AD150SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AD150, 5.2 Y, A727 — AD150SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AD150, 5.2 Y, A999 — AD150SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AD150, 5.9 Z — AD150,5.9L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AD150, 5.9 Z — AD150SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW100, 5.2 Y, Automatic — AW100SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW100, 5.2 Y, Standard — AW100SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW100, 5.9 Z, Automatic — AW100,5.9L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW100, 5.9 Z, Automatic — AW100SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW100, 5.9 Z, Standard — AW100,5.9L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW100, 5.9 Z, Standard — AW100SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW150, 5.2 Y, Automatic — AW150SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW150, 5.2 Y, Standard — AW150SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW150, 5.9 Z, Automatic — AW150,5.9L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW150, 5.9 Z, Automatic — AW150SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW150, 5.9 Z, Standard — AW150,5.9L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.
AW150, 5.9 Z, Standard — AW150SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)5.00 QTS.

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1989 Dodge Ramcharger factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

17.0 quarts (16.08 L) — 50/50 mixture of High quality ethylene-glycol base antifreeze coolant, such as Mopar, Prestone II, Peak, or antifreeze containing the Alugard 340-2 inhibitor system.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 1989 Dodge Ramcharger take?

The 1989 Dodge Ramcharger takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 30 (Above 20Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 1989 Dodge Ramcharger take?

The 1989 Dodge Ramcharger holds 5.0 quarts with a filter change.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1989 Dodge Ramcharger?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1989 Dodge Ramcharger. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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