1997 Dodge Cab & Chassis Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Dodge Cab & Chassis oil type depends on the engine: the R2500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 D, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (10.0 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 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE 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, 42RE takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic, 46RE 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 D, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic, 47RE takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic, 46RE takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic, 47RE takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic, 47RE takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic, 46RE takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic, 47RE takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- R2500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 D, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic, 42RE: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic, 46RE: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic, 47RE: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic, 46RE: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic, 47RE: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic, 47RE: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic, 46RE: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic, 47RE: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| R2500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| R2500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| R2500, 5.9 D, RWD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - 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,Gas | API - 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,Gas | API - 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,Gas | API - 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 Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - 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, Automatic, 46RE — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - 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,Gas | API - 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, 42RE — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - 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, 46RE — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - 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,Gas | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic, 47RE — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic, 46RE — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic, 47RE — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic, 47RE — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic, 46RE — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic, 47RE — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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1997 Dodge Cab & Chassis factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
26.0 quarts (24.6 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 1997 Dodge Cab & Chassis take?
It depends on the engine: R2500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; R2500, 5.9 D, 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 10W-30; R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic, 42RE uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic, 42RE uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic, 46RE uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic, 47RE uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic, 46RE uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic, 47RE uses 5W-30; R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE uses 10W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic, 47RE uses 10W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic, 46RE uses 10W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic, 47RE uses 10W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 1997 Dodge Cab & Chassis take?
Capacity depends on the engine: R2500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic holds 10.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Standard holds 10.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic holds 10.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 D, RWD, Standard holds 10.0 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, 42RE holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic, 42RE holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic, 46RE holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE holds 10.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Automatic, 47RE holds 10.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 D, 4WD, Standard holds 10.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic, 46RE holds 10.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Automatic, 47RE holds 10.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 D, RWD, Standard holds 10.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic, 46RE holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic, 47RE holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic, 46RE holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic, 47RE 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 1997 Dodge Cab & Chassis?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Dodge Cab & Chassis. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.