1998 Dodge Ram Van Oil Type & Capacity
The 1998 Dodge Ram Van oil type depends on the engine: the B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 3.9 X takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B1500, Van Cargo, 3.9 X takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the B1500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 2 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B2500, Van Cargo, 5.2 2 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B2500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B2500, Van Cargo, 5.9 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 2 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Cargo, 5.2 2 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the B3500, Van Cargo, 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, Van Cargo Extended, 3.9 X: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B1500, Van Cargo, 3.9 X: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- B1500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 2: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, Van Cargo, 5.2 2: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, Van Cargo, 5.9 Z: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 2: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Cargo, 5.2 2: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, Van Cargo, 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, Van Cargo Extended, 3.9 X — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B1500, Van Cargo, 3.9 X — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B1500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 2 — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, Van Cargo, 5.2 2 — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, Van Cargo, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 2 — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Cargo, 5.2 2 — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, Van Cargo, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Ram Van
1998 Dodge Ram Van 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 1998 Dodge Ram Van take?
It depends on the engine: B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 3.9 X uses 5W-30; B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30; B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z uses 5W-30; B1500, Van Cargo, 3.9 X uses 5W-30; B1500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30; B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 2 uses 5W-30; B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30; B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z uses 5W-30; B2500, Van Cargo, 5.2 2 uses 5W-30; B2500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30; B2500, Van Cargo, 5.9 Z uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 2 uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Cargo, 5.2 2 uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y uses 5W-30; B3500, Van Cargo, 5.9 Z uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1998 Dodge Ram Van take?
Capacity depends on the engine: B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 3.9 X holds 4.0 quarts with filter; B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B1500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B1500, Van Cargo, 3.9 X holds 4.0 quarts with filter; B1500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 2 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B2500, Van Cargo, 5.2 2 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B2500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B2500, Van Cargo, 5.9 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 2 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.2 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.9 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Cargo, 5.2 2 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Cargo, 5.2 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; B3500, Van Cargo, 5.9 Z holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1998 Dodge Ram Van?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1998 Dodge Ram Van. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.