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