1999 Dodge Caravan Oil Type & Capacity
The 1999 Dodge Caravan oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.4 B takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 3.0 3 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 3.3 G takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 3.3 R takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 3.8 L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the ES, 2.4 B takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the ES, 3.0 3 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the ES, 3.3 G takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the ES, 3.3 R takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the ES, 3.8 L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LE, 3.0 3 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LE, 3.3 G takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LE, 3.3 R takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LE, 3.8 L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.4 B takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.0 3 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.3 G takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.3 R takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.8 L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 3.0 3 takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 3.3 G takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 3.3 R takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 3.8 L takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.4 B: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.0 3: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.3 G: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.3 R: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.8 L: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- ES, 2.4 B: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- ES, 3.0 3: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- ES, 3.3 G: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- ES, 3.3 R: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- ES, 3.8 L: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LE, 3.0 3: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LE, 3.3 G: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LE, 3.3 R: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LE, 3.8 L: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.4 B: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.0 3: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.3 G: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.3 R: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.8 L: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 3.0 3: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 3.3 G: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 3.3 R: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 3.8 L: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2.4 B — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 3.0 3 — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 3.3 G — 3.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 3.3 R — 3.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 3.8 L — 3.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| ES, 2.4 B — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| ES, 3.0 3 — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| ES, 3.3 G — 3.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| ES, 3.3 R — 3.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| ES, 3.8 L — 3.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 3.0 3 — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 3.3 G — 3.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 3.3 R — 3.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 3.8 L — 3.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.4 B — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 3.0 3 — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 3.3 G — 3.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 3.3 R — 3.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 3.8 L — 3.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 3.0 3 — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 3.3 G — 3.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 3.3 R — 3.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, 3.8 L — 3.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
Buy the right oil
Buy 5W-30 motor oil on Amazon1999 Dodge Caravan oil filter on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through these links.
More specs & repair guides for your Caravan
1999 Dodge Caravan factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.5 quarts (8.99 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. Includes: heater and coolant recovery tank filled to "max" level. Add 2.0 qts. if equipped with rear heater.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1999 Dodge Caravan take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.4 B uses 5W-30; Base, 3.0 3 uses 5W-30; Base, 3.3 G uses 5W-30; Base, 3.3 R uses 5W-30; Base, 3.8 L uses 5W-30; ES, 2.4 B uses 5W-30; ES, 3.0 3 uses 5W-30; ES, 3.3 G uses 5W-30; ES, 3.3 R uses 5W-30; ES, 3.8 L uses 5W-30; LE, 3.0 3 uses 5W-30; LE, 3.3 G uses 5W-30; LE, 3.3 R uses 5W-30; LE, 3.8 L uses 5W-30; SE, 2.4 B uses 5W-30; SE, 3.0 3 uses 5W-30; SE, 3.3 G uses 5W-30; SE, 3.3 R uses 5W-30; SE, 3.8 L uses 5W-30; Sport, 3.0 3 uses 5W-30; Sport, 3.3 G uses 5W-30; Sport, 3.3 R uses 5W-30; Sport, 3.8 L uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1999 Dodge Caravan take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.4 B holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 3.0 3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 3.3 G holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 3.3 R holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 3.8 L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; ES, 2.4 B holds 5.0 quarts with filter; ES, 3.0 3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; ES, 3.3 G holds 4.5 quarts with filter; ES, 3.3 R holds 4.5 quarts with filter; ES, 3.8 L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LE, 3.0 3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LE, 3.3 G holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LE, 3.3 R holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LE, 3.8 L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.4 B holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 3.0 3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 3.3 G holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 3.3 R holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 3.8 L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 3.0 3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 3.3 G holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 3.3 R holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 3.8 L holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1999 Dodge Caravan?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1999 Dodge Caravan. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.