Ram 3500 rear differential fluid capacity

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Log in or Sign up. Just completed my rear axle fluid change. A website I was looking at called for 8. I bought 5 quarts. My has a Fluid level line on the outside of the cover, now not sure what thats all about, or how one could possibly use that mark, makes no sense to me, I guess make a dip stick??

Ram 3500 rear differential fluid capacity

Log in. Sign up. Home Forums 4th Gen Ram 6. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. How many quarts should I expect to put in it. I am using amsoil Drained it today and refilled with 3qts. Seems to be at the "fill line" reached my pinky in and bent down touched the fluid. Does that seem right? Ive seen people say 4 qts. I haven't been able to find any dodge literature on what amount I am supposed to put in. Thanks in advance. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. No limited slip additive is required, but it will not hurt.

Note : Checking and adjusting the valve clearance on diesel engines is not a common routine maintenance item. Go to front page. I'm guessing his truck has not fallen apart yet???

Axle fluid capacity? Thread Tools. What's the fluid capacity on the front and rear axles on our 6. How many quarts does each take? Can't seem to find the answer in my owner's manual. And what's a good synthetic oil brand to use. View Public Profile.

Log in. Sign up. Home Forums 4th Gen Ram 6. March's Cummins of the Month is now open for entries! JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. My local walmart has a great deal right now on Valvoline full synthetic.. Is there that m,uch of a difference?

Ram 3500 rear differential fluid capacity

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I have the Maintenance Schedule The following intervals are based on the assumption that you will be doing the service work yourself, as opposed to paying to have the work done. Year Year Quote message in reply? Cummins , Feb 4, If interest to me, and off topic , but the old gear oil with a presumed 51K miles on it was still a bit of a dark amber, and didn't seem to have any metal shavings in it. I'm guessing his truck has not fallen apart yet??? Register a free account today to become a member! Seven quarts is enough for both. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? Very easy to confirm the correct level for the rear differential. I've got a 14 SRW. Log in. I just get it warm, drain it and refill until it trickles out. It may not display this or other websites correctly.

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Im approaching my "break in" oil change and I want to make sure I have enough before I pop the cover off. Joined May 29, Messages 8, Reaction score 8, Cummins , Feb 4, No, create an account now. It would be pouring out of the fill port before you got that all in. According to American Axle, this 75W lubricant part number listed below is a pure synthetic lubricant and does not contain Phosphates. I fill to the bottom of the fill hole. Use this link and scroll down to capacities. I use the Amsoil Severe Gear 75W synthetic gear oil. Unlike the tranny that I measure what comes out the diff takes what it takes and you are good.