1996 Dodge Ram Wagon Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon oil type depends on the engine: the B1500, 3.9 X takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the B1500, 5.2 Y, 36RH takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B1500, 5.2 Y, 46RE takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B2500, 5.2 T takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B2500, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B2500, 5.9 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 T takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 T takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger, 5.9 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- B1500, 3.9 X: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- B1500, 5.2 Y, 36RH: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B1500, 5.2 Y, 46RE: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, 5.2 T: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, 5.9 Z: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 T: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 Z: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 T: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Passenger, 5.9 Z: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1500, 3.9 X — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B1500, 5.2 Y, 36RH — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B1500, 5.2 Y, 46RE — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, 5.2 T — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 T — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 T — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
14.5 quarts (13.72 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. Add 1 qt.with auxiliary rear heater.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon take?
It depends on the engine: B1500, 3.9 X uses 5W-30; B1500, 5.2 Y, 36RH uses 5W-30; B1500, 5.2 Y, 46RE uses 5W-30; B2500, 5.2 T uses 5W-30; B2500, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30; B2500, 5.9 Z uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 T uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 Z uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 T uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Passenger, 5.9 Z uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: B1500, 3.9 X holds 4.0 quarts with filter; B1500, 5.2 Y, 36RH holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B1500, 5.2 Y, 46RE holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B2500, 5.2 T holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B2500, 5.2 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B2500, 5.9 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 T holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 T holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Passenger, 5.9 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon?
Most 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Dodge recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Dodge Ram Wagon. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.