1999 Dodge Ram Wagon Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Van 3 trims listed ← 1998 2000 →

Fuel tank capacity

32.0–36.0gal · 121–136 L

The 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon has a fuel tank capacity of 32.0 to 36.0 gallons (121–136 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 36.0 gallons, used on 2 trims.

A full tank is good for roughly 480–612 highway miles or 416–432 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

36.0 gal · Bigger than 97% of 1999 models we list.

Highway range
480–612 mi
City range
416–432 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
Tank sizes
2
Trims
3

1999 Dodge Ram Wagon fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine

All 3 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
1500 3dr Van 3.9L 6cyl 3A · RWD MPG 13 / 15Range 416 / 480 mi 3.9L 6cyl 3A RWD 32.0 gal121 L 13 / 15 416 / 480 mi
2500 3dr Ext Van 5.2L 8cyl 4A · RWD MPG 12 / 17Range 432 / 612 mi 5.2L 8cyl 4A RWD 36.0 gal136 L 12 / 17 432 / 612 mi
3500 Maxi 3dr Ext Van 5.2L 8cyl 4A · RWD 5.2L 8cyl 4A RWD 36.0 gal136 L Not rated Not rated

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.Trims marked "Not rated" have no published EPA rating, usually because they're heavy-duty versions the EPA doesn't rate.

How far a 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 14 MPG, a full 36.0-gallon tank covers about 504 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full36.0612432
3/427.0459324
1/218.0306216
1/49.0153108
1/84.57754

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 1,071 gallons, roughly 30 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

What it costs to fill up a 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon

$153.72 to fill the 36.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
32.0 galRegular$4.27$136.64$102.48
36.0 galRegular$4.27$153.72$115.29

By region, 36.0-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$144.72
Midwest$4.27$153.72
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$133.20
Rocky Mountain$4.46$160.56
West Coast$5.42$195.12
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$212.04

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 32.0-gallon tank$136.64
  • 36.0-gallon tank$153.72
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$4,575

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Ram Wagon tank size in other years

The tank changed for 1999: 32.0–36.0 gal, against 35.0 gal on the 1998 Ram Wagon.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2002 Ram Wagon 31.0–35.0 gal 465 mi
2001 Ram Wagon 31.0–35.0 gal 525 mi
2000 Ram Wagon 32.0–35.0 gal 490 mi
1999 Ram Wagon 32.0–36.0 gal 612 mi
1998 Ram Wagon 35.0 gal 595 mi
1997 Ram Wagon 35.0 gal 595 mi
1996 Ram Wagon 35.0 gal 560 mi
1995 Ram Wagon 22.0 gal 352 mi
1994 Ram Wagon 22.0 gal 352 mi
Dodge Ram Wagon fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon?

The 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon holds between 32.0 and 36.0 gallons, depending on the trim. 36.0 gallons is the usual size; the smaller 32.0-gallon tank is on the 1500 3dr Van.

How many gallons and liters does the 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon gas tank hold?

The 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon tank holds 121–136 liters, or 32.0–36.0 gallons in US gallons.

Which 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon has the biggest gas tank?

The 36.0-gallon tank is on the 2500 3dr Ext Van, 3500 Maxi 3dr Ext Van. The smallest tank, 32.0 gallons, is on the 1500 3dr Van.

How far can a 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon go on a full tank?

About 480–612 miles on the highway and 416–432 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon go on a quarter tank?

About 153 highway miles or 108 in town from the 36.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 9.0 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 36.0-gallon tank from empty costs $153.72. It ranges from $133.20 in the Gulf Coast to $212.04 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1999 Dodge Ram Wagon?

About 223 pounds for the 36.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings. Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).

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