1997 Dodge Ram Wagon Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon oil type depends on the engine: the B1500, 3.9 X takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the B1500, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B2500, 5.2 T takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B2500, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B2500, 5.9 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 T takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 T takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Passenger, 5.9 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts 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: 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 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B1500, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, 5.2 T — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 T — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 T — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Passenger, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Ram Wagon
1997 Dodge Ram Wagon factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
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 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon take?
It depends on the engine: B1500, 3.9 X uses 5W-30; B1500, 5.2 Y 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.
How much oil does a 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon take?
Capacity depends on the engine: B1500, 3.9 X holds 4.0 quarts with filter; B1500, 5.2 Y 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.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Dodge Ram Wagon. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.