2000 Dodge Cab & Chassis Oil Type & Capacity
The 2000 Dodge Cab & Chassis oil type depends on the engine: the R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV4500-HD takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV5600 takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV4500-HD takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV5600 takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (5.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV4500-HD takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV5600 takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV4500-HD takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV5600 takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV4500-HD: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV5600: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV4500-HD: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV5600: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 5.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV4500-HD: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV5600: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV4500-HD: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV5600: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV4500-HD — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV5600 — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV4500-HD — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV5600 — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard — 5.9L Eng,Gas | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV4500-HD — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV5600 — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Automatic — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV4500-HD — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV5600 — 5.9L Eng,Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40, 10W-30 or SAE 5W-30 | 12.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 15W-40 (10Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 30Deg.F), SAE 5W-30 (-10Deg.F to 20Deg.F) Synthetic Oil with out Block Heater. SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 0Deg.F) with Block Heater. |
| R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard — 8.0L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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2000 Dodge Cab & Chassis factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
26.0 quarts (24.6 L) — PRESTONE II, PEAK, or antifreeze containing the ALUGARD 340-2 inhibitor system. Includes: 1 qt. in the engine coolant recovery tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2000 Dodge Cab & Chassis take?
It depends on the engine: R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV4500-HD uses 15W-40; R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV5600 uses 15W-40; R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV4500-HD uses 15W-40; R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV5600 uses 15W-40; R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40; R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40; R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV4500-HD uses 15W-40; R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV5600 uses 15W-40; R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV4500-HD uses 15W-40; R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV5600 uses 15W-40; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic uses 10W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard uses 10W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic uses 10W-30; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 2000 Dodge Cab & Chassis take?
Capacity depends on the engine: R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV4500-HD holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV5600 holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV4500-HD holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV5600 holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 Z, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 5.9 Z, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, 4WD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 5, RWD, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV4500-HD holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 6, 4WD, Standard, NV5600 holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV4500-HD holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 5.9 6, RWD, Standard, NV5600 holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 8.0 W, RWD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2000 Dodge Cab & Chassis?
Yes. 15W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2000 Dodge Cab & Chassis. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.