1980 Dodge D50 PICKUP Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1980 Dodge D50 PICKUP oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1980 Dodge D50 PICKUP, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1980 Dodge D50 PICKUP oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
2.0L 4-cylinder [U] U	4.5 quarts (with filter) RWD 4.5 quarts (with filter) 4WD	SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 (Below -12°C) SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 5W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-20, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 0°C)	N/A
2.6L 4-cylinder [W] W	4.5 quarts (with filter) 4WD 4.5 quarts (with filter) RWD	SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 (Below -12°C) SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 5W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-20, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 0°C)	N/A

Select Your 1980 Dodge D50 PICKUP Engine Option

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [U] U

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder [U] U [aka 2.0L 4-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter) RWD
4.5 quarts (with filter) 4WD

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 (Below -12°C)
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 5W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 0°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1980 Dodge D50 PICKUP 2.0L 4-cylinder [U] U oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts. (with filter). For Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling.
4.5 quarts. (with filter). For Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 (Below -12°C)
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 5W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 0°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

9.5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

44-57 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.6L 4-cylinder Engine Code [W] W

Engine:

2.6L 4-cylinder [W] W [aka 2.6L 4-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter) 4WD
4.5 quarts (with filter) RWD

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 (Below -12°C)
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 5W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 0°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1980 Dodge D50 PICKUP 2.6L 4-cylinder [W] W oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts. (with filter). For Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling.
4.5 quarts. (with filter). For Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling.