2016 Ram 3500 Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity
Fuel tank capacity
31.0–32.0gal · 117–121 L
The 2016 Ram 3500 has a fuel tank capacity of 31.0 to 32.0 gallons (117–121 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 31.0 gallons, used on 26 trims.
32.0 gal · Bigger than 95% of 2016 models we list.
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- Gas cap & parts
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- FAQ
2016 Ram 3500 fuel tank capacity by trim
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- Drive
- no difference
- Cab
- Bed
- no difference
All 44 trims
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Tank | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Big Horn 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Big Horn 4dr Mega Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Laramie 4dr Crew Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Laramie 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Laramie 4dr Mega Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Limited 4dr Crew Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Limited 4dr Crew Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Limited 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Limited 4dr Mega Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Lone Star 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Lone Star 4dr Crew Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Lone Star 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Lone Star 4dr Mega Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Longhorn 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Longhorn 4dr Mega Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| SLT 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| SLT 4dr Mega Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 31.0 gal117 L | |||
| Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Laramie 4dr Crew Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Limited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Limited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Lone Star 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Lone Star 4dr Crew Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| SLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| SLT 2dr Regular Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| SLT 4dr Crew Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Tradesman 2dr Regular Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| Tradesman 4dr Crew Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 32.0 gal121 L | |||
| No trim matches all of these filters. | ||||||
Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. The EPA doesn't rate fuel economy for heavy-duty pickups and vans (over 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight), so these trims have no official MPG or range.
What it costs to fill up a 2016 Ram 3500
$132.37 to fill the 31.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.
| Tank | Fuel | US avg / gal | From empty | From 1/4 tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.0 gal | Regular | $4.27 | $132.37 | $99.28 |
| 32.0 gal | Regular | $4.27 | $136.64 | $102.48 |
By region, 31.0-gallon tank
| Region | Regular / gal | Fill from empty |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast | $4.02 | $124.62 |
| Midwest | $4.27 | $132.37 |
| Gulf CoastLowest | $3.70 | $114.70 |
| Rocky Mountain | $4.46 | $138.26 |
| West Coast | $5.42 | $168.02 |
| CaliforniaHighest | $5.89 | $182.59 |
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
- 31.0-gallon tank$132.37
- 32.0-gallon tank$136.64
Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.
3500 tank size in other years
The 2016 3500 uses the same 31.0–32.0 gal tank sizes as every 3500 since 2013.
| Model year | Tank | Longest highway range |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 3500 | 31.0–32.0 gal | Not rated |
| 2020 3500 | 31.0–32.0 gal | Not rated |
| 2019 3500 | 31.0–32.0 gal | Not rated |
| 2018 3500 | 31.0–32.0 gal | Not rated |
| 2017 3500 | 31.0–32.0 gal | Not rated |
| 2016 3500 | 31.0–32.0 gal | Not rated |
| 2015 3500 | 31.0–32.0 gal | Not rated |
| 2014 3500 | 31.0–32.0 gal | Not rated |
| 2013 3500 | 31.0–32.0 gal | Not rated |
| 2012 3500 | 34.0–35.0 gal | Not rated |
| 2011 3500 | 34.0–35.0 gal | Not rated |
2016 Ram 3500 vs similar 2016 pickups
At 32.0 gallons, the 3500's largest tank ranks fourth of the five 2016 pickups compared here. The GMC Sierra 3500HD carries the most (36.0 gal) and the Nissan Titan XD the least (26.0 gal).
| 2016 model | Tank | Longest highway range |
|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 3500HD | 36.0 gal | Not rated |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | 36.0 gal | Not rated |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty | 35.0 gal | Not rated |
| Ram 3500 | 31.0–32.0 gal | Not rated |
| Nissan Titan XD | 26.0 gal | Not rated |
Other 2016 pickups of a similar size, one model per brand.
2016 Ram 3500 fuel system recalls
None of the 14 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2016 Ram 3500 involve the fuel system.
2016 Ram 3500 fuel pump and gauge parts
NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 2016 Ram 3500, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2016 Ram 3500?
The 2016 Ram 3500 holds between 31.0 and 32.0 gallons, depending on the trim. 31.0 gallons is the usual size; the 32.0-gallon tank comes on the Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6A).
How many gallons and liters does the 2016 Ram 3500 gas tank hold?
The 2016 Ram 3500 tank holds 117–121 liters, or 31.0–32.0 gallons in US gallons.
Which 2016 Ram 3500 has the biggest gas tank?
The 32.0-gallon tank is on the Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB, Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab LB, Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB and 15 other trims. The smallest tank, 31.0 gallons, is on the Big Horn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB.
Does 4WD change the 2016 Ram 3500 gas tank?
No. 4WD and RWD versions of the 2016 Ram 3500 use the same 31.0–32.0 gal tank.
What gas does the 2016 Ram 3500 take?
Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 2016 Ram 3500?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 31.0-gallon tank from empty costs $132.37. It ranges from $114.70 in the Gulf Coast to $182.59 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2016 Ram 3500?
About 198 pounds for the 32.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Does the 2016 Ram 3500 have a bigger gas tank than the GMC Sierra 3500HD?
No. The 2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD holds up to 36.0 gallons; the 2016 Ram 3500 holds up to 32.0.
Has the 2016 Ram 3500 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
No. None of the 14 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2016 Ram 3500 involve the fuel system.
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).
- Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Ram fuel system recalls).
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