Ram 1500 engine — 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $800
- Average
- $6,781
- High
- $11,232
Trim-specific price guide
Ram 1500 Engine — 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) prices
Pricing for the 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) variant of the Ram 1500 engine, aggregated from 122 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 engine (3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit)) costs $800 to $11,232, with a median asking price of $7,042. Based on 122 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$7,346
Grade B (good)$6,400
Grade C (fair)$5,338
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,500–$10,83775 listings
Grade BStandard used$5,000–$7,98725 listings
Grade CVisible wear$5,258–$5,3382 listings
Grade XUngraded$800–$11,23220 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,500–$10,837 | 75 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $5,000–$7,987 | 25 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $5,258–$5,338 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $800–$11,232 | 20 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$7,346
Grade B$6,400
Grade C$5,338
Ungraded$6,900
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $800–$11,232 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) variant of the Ram 1500 engine, based on 122 priced listings across 3 model years (2015, 2016, 2018). Its $7,042 median is 99% above the Ram 1500 engine overall median of $3,532.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Ram 1500 engine variants
3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit), automatic engine stop and start (HFE)
1 yr$2,999$1,694 – $5,3793.6L (VIN G, 8th digit), w/o automatic engine stop and start
2 yrs$2,492$553 – $3,5825.7L (VIN T, 8th digit)
3 yrs$3,000$500 – $4,9123.6L (VIN G, 8th digit), automatic engine stop and start
1 yr$2,999$1,694 – $5,3793.6L (VIN G, 8th digit)
2 yrs$3,738$1,721 – $4,711classic style (5 lug wheel), 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit)
1 yr$7,610$5,000 – $11,232new style (6 lug wheel), 3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit)
6 yrs$4,170$150 – $5,625classic style (5 lug wheel), 3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit)
6 yrs$2,683$1,575 – $5,993classic style (5 lug wheel), 5.7L (VIN T, 8th digit)
6 yrs$3,274$1,575 – $5,715Common questions
Ram 1500 engine (3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Ram 1500 engine (3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit))?
Based on 122 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Ram 1500 engine in the 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) variant lists between $800 and $11,232, with a median asking price of $7,042.
Which Ram 1500 years use the 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) engine?
The 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2015, 2016, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $7,346, Grade B has a median of $6,400, Grade C has a median of $5,338. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.