1994 Dodge Pickup Oil Type & Capacity

The 1994 Dodge Pickup oil type depends on the engine: the R1500, 3.9 X, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the R1500, 3.9 X, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV3500 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV4500 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV3500 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV4500 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R1500, 5.9 Z, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R1500, 5.9 Z, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV3500 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV4500 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV3500 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV4500 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (11.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
R1500, 3.9 X, Automatic — 3.9L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)4.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R1500, 3.9 X, Standard — 3.9L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)4.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV3500 — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV4500 — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV3500 — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV4500 — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R1500, 5.9 Z, 4WD — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R1500, 5.9 Z, RWD — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV3500 — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV4500 — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV3500 — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV4500 — 5.2L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 pt. in oil filter.
R2500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,DieselAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)11.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R2500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,DieselAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)11.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R2500, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,DieselAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)11.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R2500, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,DieselAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)11.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic — 8.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)7.00 QTS.
R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard — 8.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)7.00 QTS.
R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic — 8.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)7.00 QTS.
R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard — 8.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)7.00 QTS.
R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,DieselAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)11.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,DieselAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)11.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,DieselAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)11.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,DieselAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)11.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,GasAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic — 8.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)7.00 QTS.
R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard — 8.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)7.00 QTS.
R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic — 8.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)7.00 QTS.
R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard — 8.0L EngAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)7.00 QTS.

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1994 Dodge Pickup factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

20.0 quarts (18.92 L) — PRESTONE II, PEAK, or antifreeze containing the ALUGARD 340-2 inhibitor system. Includes: 1 qt. in the engine coolant recovery tank.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 1994 Dodge Pickup take?

It depends on the engine: R1500, 3.9 X, Automatic uses 5W-30; R1500, 3.9 X, Standard uses 5W-30; R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV3500 uses 5W-30; R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV4500 uses 5W-30; R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV3500 uses 5W-30; R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV4500 uses 5W-30; R1500, 5.9 Z, 4WD uses 5W-30; R1500, 5.9 Z, RWD uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV3500 uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV4500 uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV3500 uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV4500 uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30.

How much oil does a 1994 Dodge Pickup take?

Capacity depends on the engine: R1500, 3.9 X, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; R1500, 3.9 X, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV3500 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R1500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV4500 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV3500 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R1500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV4500 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R1500, 5.9 Z, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R1500, 5.9 Z, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV3500 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard, NV4500 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV3500 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard, NV4500 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic holds 11.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard holds 11.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic holds 11.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard holds 11.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic holds 11.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard holds 11.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic holds 11.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard holds 11.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Dodge Pickup?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Dodge Pickup. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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