2006 Dodge Cab & Chassis Oil Type & Capacity
The 2006 Dodge Cab & Chassis oil type depends on the engine: the R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard — Gas | API - SAE 5W-20 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
| R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard — Diesel | API - SAE 15W-40 Synthetic Engine Oil | 12.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Cab & Chassis
2006 Dodge Cab & Chassis factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
16.2 quarts (15.33 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Includes: 1 qt. in coolant reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2006 Dodge Cab & Chassis take?
It depends on the engine: R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40.
How much oil does a 2006 Dodge Cab & Chassis take?
Capacity depends on the engine: R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R2500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 2D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.7 D, RWD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, 4WD, Standard holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Automatic holds 12.0 quarts with filter; R3500, 4D Pickup, 5.9 C, RWD, Standard holds 12.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2006 Dodge Cab & Chassis?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2006 Dodge Cab & Chassis. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.