2000 Dodge Ram Wagon Oil Type & Capacity
The 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon oil type depends on the engine: the B1500, 3.9 X takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the B1500, 5.2 Y takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B2500, 5.2 2 takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B2500, 5.2 T takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B2500, 5.2 Y takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B2500, 5.9 Z takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B3500, 5.2 2 takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B3500, 5.2 T takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B3500, 5.2 Y takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the B3500, 5.9 Z takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- B1500, 3.9 X: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- B1500, 5.2 Y: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, 5.2 2: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, 5.2 T: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, 5.2 Y: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B2500, 5.9 Z: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, 5.2 2: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, 5.2 T: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, 5.2 Y: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- B3500, 5.9 Z: 10W-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 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B1500, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, 5.2 2 — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, 5.2 T — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B2500, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, 5.2 2 — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, 5.2 T — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, 5.2 Y — 5.2L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| B3500, 5.9 Z — 5.9L Eng | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon take?
It depends on the engine: B1500, 3.9 X uses 10W-30; B1500, 5.2 Y uses 10W-30; B2500, 5.2 2 uses 10W-30; B2500, 5.2 T uses 10W-30; B2500, 5.2 Y uses 10W-30; B2500, 5.9 Z uses 10W-30; B3500, 5.2 2 uses 10W-30; B3500, 5.2 T uses 10W-30; B3500, 5.2 Y uses 10W-30; B3500, 5.9 Z uses 10W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon?
Oil 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 T 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 T 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.
How often should I change the oil in my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon?
Most 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Dodge recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2000 Dodge Ram Wagon. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.