Manual Transmission; Automatic Transmission - Dodge Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Manual Transmission

Lubricant Selection G238 (6-Speed Manual
Transmission — If Equipped)
This transmission is filled with manual transmission
fluid at the factory. This fluid does not require periodic
changing. If it is necessary to add or change fluid in this
transmission refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts for correct fluid type. This is the only lubricant
recommended for use in the Getrag 238 transmission.
Lubricant Selection G56 (6-Speed Manual
Transmission — If Equipped)
Follow the Maintenance Schedule for recommended
transmission fluid change intervals. If it is necessary to
add or change fluid in this transmission refer to Fluids,
Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. This
is the only lubricant recommended for use in the G56
transmission.
Fluid Level Check – All Manual Transmissions
This fluid level can be checked by removing the fill plug.
If the level of the lubricant is more than 1/4" (6.4 mm)
below the bottom of the filler hole while the vehicle is on
level ground, enough lubricant should be added to bring
the level to the bottom of the filler hole.

Automatic Transmission

Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only manufacturer's recommended transmis-
sion fluid; refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
for correct fluid type. It is important that the transmission
fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the
recommended fluid.