1981–1993 DODGE W300

5.9L I6 Diesel•4WD•diesel•6BT•turbo

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$9,218 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,844/yr · 150¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

560 jobs across 18 categories

body (42)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (77)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (68)

exhaust (30)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (7)

interior (24)

maintenance (34)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (54)

transmission (44)

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body · 42

brakes · 41

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 36

electrical · 77

emissions · 1

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engine · 68

exhaust · 30

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 9

hvac · 23

ignition · 7

interior · 24

maintenance · 34

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 54

transmission · 44

Units

136 torque specs across 10 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (12)

engine (38)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

steering (4)

suspension (15)

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34 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (34)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1981-1993

18″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Heavy-duty pickup truck, no rear wiper. Transitioned to hook attachment in early '80s.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Wiper blades

Heavy-duty pickup truck, no rear wiper. Transitioned to hook attachment in early '80s.

Driver side

18in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1981–1993 Dodge W300 5.9L I6 Diesel and can vary by trim.

🔧 Database maintained under the daily editorial review of Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years and Jeff Moore · Master Lexus & Toyota Mechanic · 20+ years.

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