2016 Ram 3500 ATF 4

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Only use MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct
fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR BW44–44 Transfer
Case Fluid.
Front Axle – 1500 Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR Synthetic Gear Lubri-
cant SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles
require the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR Limited
Slip Additive (MS-10111).
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid,
SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
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vehicle is on level ground, enough lubricant should be
added to bring the level to 1/4 in (6 mm) below the
bottom of the filler hole.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Selection of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid.
No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission;
only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission. Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and
its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the
transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
MOPAR Diesel Exhaust Fluid (API Certified) (DEF) or equivalent that has been API Certified to
the ISO 22241 standard. Use of fluids not API Certified to ISO 22241 may result in system
damage. You can receive assistance in locating DEF in the United States by calling 866-RAM-
INFO (866-726-4636). In Canada call 1–800–465–2001 (English) or 1–800–387–9983 (French).
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped (Six-Speed
68RFE) – Pickup models without PTO Only use ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure
to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor-
mance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR
ATF+4 fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped (Six-Speed
AS69RC) – Pickup models with PTO, and all Chassis
Cab models Only use MOPAR ASRC Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent. Failure to use the proper fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmission.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR BW44–44 Transfer
Case Fluid.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (2500/3500) We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE 75W-85.
Limited slip additive is not required for Limited-Slip
Rear Axles.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500/5500) We recommend you use Synthetic, GL-5 SAE 75W-90.
Limited slip additive is not required for Limited-Slip
Rear Axles.
Clutch Linkage We recommend you use MOPAR Multi-Purpose Grease,
NLGI Grade 2 E.P. or equivalent.
Manual Transmission (G-56) – If Equipped
We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
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