DodgeRAM Van, Wagon19933.9L V6/dodge/ram-van-wagon/1993/3-9l-v6/
AB platform

1993 Dodge RAM Van, Wagon — 3.9L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 RAM Van, Wagon 3.9L V6.

Body TRUCKEngine 3.9L V6

The 1993 Dodge RAM Van, Wagon is a truck-bodied vehicle built on the AB platform and powered by a 3.9L V6 engine. This powertrain requires 4 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API engine oil when changed with a filter. In terms of reliability, the model year has one recall and 66 total owner complaints, with the hydraulic service brakes serving as the top complaint area.

Model year200320022001200019991997199619951993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, front wiper blades and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter05016646AA discontinued
Fuel filter52020016 discontinued
Spark plug68305411AA discontinued
Front wiper blades04270468 discontinued
Serpentine belt53010278AB discontinued · alt 53010281
Thermostat52028185AC alt 53021051AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height69.7 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight4189 lb

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil85W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.5 Pints,
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt w/ filter

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 12,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miParking Brake Linkage (lubricate) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 50,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 60,000 miFuel Tank (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miEGR Valve (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (replace) · PCV System (inspect)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1993 Dodge RAM Van, Wagon lead in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 14 of 66 reports (21%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the service brakes, hydraulic, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 4 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
18
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
66
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 66 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic14
Power Train10
Steering7
Structure6
Engine & Engine Cooling5
Visibility3
Electrical System3
Vehicle Speed Control3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

93E034001Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 07/12/1993

BOSCH DISTRIBUTOR-TYPE FUEL PUMPS HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE THE BALL PIN, WHICH IS PART OF THE PUMP'S CONTROL LEVER ASSEMBLY, TO BREAK CAUSING THE LINK BETWEEN THE CONTROL SLEEVE AND THE CONTROL LEVER… Remedy: THE FUEL PUMPS WILL BE INSPECTED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 18 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
09004012001-05-18Engine And Engine CoolingCUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST…
21006012001-03-16Power TrainAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV2000-12-29Electrical SystemSUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
0806002000-02-25Electrical SystemTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 RAM Van, Wagon 3.9L V6 take?

4 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW: 100 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 RAM Van, Wagon have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.