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1985 Dodge D350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1985 D350.

The 1985 Dodge D350 is represented in this reference set by its core service numbers: an engine oil capacity of 5 quarts with the filter and a recommended viscosity range covering 20W-20, 15W-40, and 5W-30. Those figures are the clearest mechanical signature available, pointing to an engine serviced across different operating temperatures with whichever of the listed viscosities the conditions demand. With no broader reliability history or component narrative in the source record, the 1985 model year remains a data-defined reference point whose practical identity rests on these simple, well-documented fluid intervals.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-20 / 15W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 20W-20 / 15W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, Front: 90 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilFront: 90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4 Pints,
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil20W-20 · 15W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt w/ filter
Power Steering FluidUSE MOPAR PART NO. 4318055 OR EQUIVALENT

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 18,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 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 6,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Clutch Release Lever Pivot Points (lubricate) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 12,000 miChoke System (inspect) · Choke Vacuum Pulloff Valve (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Breather Filter (clean) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 18,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 24,000 miBands (adjust) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Parking Brake Linkage (lubricate) · Shift Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fast Idle Cam (inspect)
Every 36,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 48,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 54,000 miAir Cleaner Manifold Heat Control Actuator (inspect) · Air Injection System (inspect) · Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miIgnition Timing (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.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1985 D350 take?

5 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 20 degrees F: 30, 20 degrees F TO 80 degrees F: 20W-20, ABOVE 10 degrees F: 15W-40, BELOW 100 degrees F 5W-30 OR 5W-40, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30, 5W-40, per the factory manual.

Does the 1985 D350 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.