1998 Dodge Dakota Oil Type & Capacity
The 1998 Dodge Dakota oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 P takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 2.5 P takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SLT, 2.5 P takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SLT, 3.9 X takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the SLT, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 2.5 P takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, 3.9 X takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 P: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 2.5 P: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SLT, 2.5 P: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SLT, 3.9 X: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- SLT, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 2.5 P: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, 3.9 X: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 P — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 2.5 P — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SLT, 2.5 P — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SLT, 3.9 X — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SLT, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 2.5 P — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 3.9 X — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Dakota
1998 Dodge Dakota factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.8 quarts (9.27 L) — PRESTONE II, PEAK, or antifreeze containing the ALUGARD 340-2 inhibitor system
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1998 Dodge Dakota take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 P uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 2.5 P uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; SLT, 2.5 P uses 5W-30; SLT, 3.9 X uses 5W-30; SLT, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30; Sport, 2.5 P uses 5W-30; Sport, 3.9 X uses 5W-30; Sport, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1998 Dodge Dakota take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 P holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 2.5 P holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Automatic holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, RWD, Standard holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, 4WD, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, RWD, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 5.2 Y, RWD, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SLT, 2.5 P holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SLT, 3.9 X holds 3.5 quarts with filter; SLT, 5.2 Y holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 2.5 P holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Sport, 3.9 X holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 5.2 Y holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1998 Dodge Dakota?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1998 Dodge Dakota. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.