Used 2018 Ram 1500 engine – 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit)

Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 Ram 1500 Engine — 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) variant of the 2018 Ram 1500 engine, built from 42 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

2018 Ram 1500 · 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit)

$7,615

median asking price

42 priced listings · $800–$11,232

Price summary

A used 2018 Ram 1500 engine (3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit)) costs $800 to $11,232, with a median asking price of $7,615. Based on 42 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 3, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$7,654
Grade B (good)$7,510
Grade C (fair)$5,338

2018 Ram 1500 engine — 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) price snapshot

USD
Low
$800
Average
$7,293
High
$11,232
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,500–$9,71429 listings
Grade BStandard used$5,000–$7,9705 listings
Grade CVisible wear$5,338–$5,3381 listings
Grade XUngraded$800–$11,2327 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $800–$11,232 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) compare?

This pricing covers the 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) variant of the 2018 Ram 1500 engine, based on 42 priced listings. Its $7,615 median is 137% above the 2018 Ram 1500 engine overall median of $3,218.

There are 2 other engine variants available for the 2018 Ram 1500.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

Same trim, other years

3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) in other model years

All years
201636 listings$7,042$5,005 – $10,837201544 listings$6,203$1,500 – $10,560

Same year, other trims

What other 2018 Ram 1500 engine variants are available?

3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit)

48 listings$2,500$1,721 – $3,850

5.7L (VIN T, 8th digit)

27 listings$3,429$1,950 – $4,782

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2018 Ram 1500 engine — all trims

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2018 Ram 1500 engine (3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit)) FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Ram 1500 engine (3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit))?

Based on 42 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 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 $7,615.

Which 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 may differ by year.