Fluid Capacities - Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual

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FLUID TYPES (Continued)
FLUID ADDITIVES
DaimlerChrysler strongly recommends against the
addition of any fluids to the transmission, other than
those automatic transmission fluids listed above.
Exceptions to this policy are the use of special dyes
to aid in detecting fluid leaks.
Various "special" additives and supplements exist
that claim to improve shift feel and/or quality. These
additives and others also claim to improve converter
clutch operation and inhibit overheating, oxidation,
varnish, and sludge. These claims have not been sup-
ported to the satisfaction of DaimlerChrysler and
these additives must not be used. The use of trans-
mission "sealers" should also be avoided, since they
may adversely affect the integrity of transmission
seals.
OPERATION - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID
The automatic transmission fluid is selected based
upon several qualities. The fluid must provide a high
level of protection for the internal components by
providing a lubricating film between adjacent metal
components. The fluid must also be thermally stable
so that it can maintain a consistent viscosity through
a large temperature range. If the viscosity stays con-
stant through the temperature range of operation,
transmission operation and shift feel will remain con-
sistent. Transmission fluid must also be a good con-
ductor of heat. The fluid must absorb heat from the
internal transmission components and transfer that
heat to the transmission case.

FLUID CAPACITIES

SPECIFICATIONS
FLUID CAPACITIES
DESCRIPTION
FUEL TANK
Short Box (Lt. Duty)
Long Box (Lt. Duty)
ENGINE OIL WITH FILTER
3.7L
4.7L
5.7L
5.9L DIESEL
SPECIFICATION
98 L (26 gal.)*
132 L (35 gal.)*
4.7 L (5.0 qts.)
5.6 L (6.0 qts.)
6.6 L (7.0 qts.)
11.4 L (12.0 qts.)
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION
COOLING SYSTEM
3.7L
4.7L
5.7L
5.9L Diesel Engine
POWER STEERING
Power steering fluid capacities are dependent on
engine/chassis options as well as steering gear/cooler
options. Depending on type and size of internal
cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler lines, or
use of an auxiliary cooler, these capacities may vary.
Refer to 19, Steering for proper fill and bleed
procedures.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Service Fill - 48RE
O-haul - 48RE
Service Fill - 45RFE/
545RFE
O-haul - 45RFE/545RFE
Dry fill capacity Depending on type and size of
internal cooler, length and inside diameter of cooler
lines, or use of an auxiliary cooler, these figures may
vary. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/AUTOMATIC/
FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NV3500 4X2
NV3500 4X4
NV4500
NV5600
TRANSFER CASE
NV241 GENII
NV243
NV244 GENII
NV271
NV273
FRONT AXLE ± .03 L (1 oz)
C205F
9 1/4 AA
0 - 5
SPECIFICATION
15.4 L (16.2 qts.)**
15.4 L (16.2 qts.)**
15.4L (16.2 qts.)**
28L (29.5 qts.)**
3.8 L (4.0 qts.)
14-16L (29-33 pts.)
4X2 - 5.2 L (11.0 pts.)
4X4 - 6.2 L (13.0 pts.)
14-16 L (29-33 pts.)
2.27 L (4.8 pts.)
1.99 L (4.2 pts.)
3.79 L (8.0 pts.)
4.50 L (9.5 pts.)
1.6 L (3.4 pts.)
1.6 L (3.4 pts.)
1.6 L (3.4 pts.)
1.89 L (4.0 pts.)
1.89 L (4.0 pts.)
1.66 L (3.5 pts.)
2.25 L (4.75 pts.)