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1987 Dodge D350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1987 D350.

The 1987 Dodge D350 is represented in this overview primarily through its service specifications, giving researchers a concrete maintenance baseline rather than a broader mechanical profile. Its engine oil capacity is listed at 5 quarts with the filter, with approved viscosity grades of 20W-20, 15W-40, and 5W-30 spanning a range of operating conditions. Because the available reference data does not extend to model-year reliability comparisons, the most defensible takeaway is that strict adherence to the specified oil capacity and viscosity schedule forms the documented starting point for keeping a 1987 D350 in service.

Model year19881987198619851984198319821981

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

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.8 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height72 in
Wheelbase131.1 in
Curb weight4264 lb

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 12,000 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 miAir Injection System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Clutch Release Lever Pivot Points (lubricate)
At 7,500 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miChoke Vacuum Pulloff Valve (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Breather Filter (clean) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fast Idle Cam (inspect)
Every 15,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 18,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 24,000 miAir Injection System Air Pump Filter Element (replace) · Bands (adjust) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · PCV Valve (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miChoke System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 36,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 48,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1987 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 1987 D350 have open recalls?

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