Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped 6.7L Diesel with
(Six-Speed 68RFE) – 2500/3500 Pickup models without
PTO Only use ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to
use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission. We recommend MOPAR ATF+4 fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped 6.7L Diesel with
(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.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (2500/3500) We recommend you use SAE 75W-85 HD Ram GL-5
Synthetic Axle Lubricant. Limited slip additive is not
required for Limited-Slip Rear Axles.
Front and Rear Axle Fluid (4500/5500) We recommend you use GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Synthetic (MS-
9763). 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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 207
Engine Block Heater..................125 , 137
Manual Transmission ..................... .121
Remote ................................92
Starting Procedures ........................ .121
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .............121
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .179
Tip Start ................................ .121
Torque Converter Clutch .....................149
Traction Control .......................... .197
Transfer Case Fluid ................................ .207
Transmission Automatic ............................ .141
Fluid ................................ .207
Manual ........................... .121 , 150
Shifting .............................. .140
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .178
Voltmeter ............................... .130
Water Separator, Diesel Fuel ...................184
224 INDEX - RAM 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500