What Kind Of Transmission Fluid Does A Dodge Ram 1500 Use? - Fixanswer

When it’s brand new, the transmission fluid is

dark red

and will become brick red when it is normal, and darker, almost black, when it’s nearing time for a replacement. If your transmission fluid looks burnt or black, you should schedule service immediately.

What’s the difference between ATF and ATF 4?

ATF +4 is a synthetic fluid for finely-tuned transmissions, so if you use a non-synthetic ATF instead of ATF +4 in a car or truck that calls for it,

you could damage the transmission

. You may use ATF +4 in most applications that call for older Dexron and Mercon fluids.

What kind of transmission fluid goes in a 99 Dodge Ram 1500?

Valvoline Synthetic Transmission Fluid ATF+4

1 Quart.

How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 99 Dodge Ram 1500 take?

It took about

5.5 quarts

.

What is ATF 4 transmission fluid?

Valvoline ATF+4 is

a full-synthetic transmission fluid specifically engineered to protect and prolong

the life of (FCA) Fiat Chrysler automatic transmissions. It is officially licensed and approved by FCA and is fully back-serviceable and can be used wherever ATF+3, ATF+2 or ATF+ is specified.

What kind of transmission fluid does a 2012 Dodge Ram take?

The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 uses

ATF +4 Transmission Fluid

and it can hold approximately 9 quarts.

How much transmission fluid does a 68rfe hold?

Depending on length of drain, and if you changed filters, bank on

approximately 10 quarts

with filters being changed.

What does brown transmission fluid mean?

If your transmission fluid is deep red or brown, your transmission fluid is old and most likely causing extra damage within your transmission. If it is dark brown, that is

a sign you have burnt transmission fluid from overheating

.

What does Milky transmission fluid mean?

The milky substance you are seeing on the transmission dipstick is a result of

cross-contaminated coolant and transmission fluid

. … These clutches are made of a hygroscopic material, which means that when they are exposed to any moisture they will displace ATF (automatic transmission fluid) for water.

How much does transmission fluid cost?

Most transmission fluids range from

about $8-$20 per quart

, and most cars take between 5-15 quarts ($40-$300). When you change your transmission fluid, you should also change the filter and sometimes the pan gasket.

Is it bad to mix transmission fluid brands?

Is it OK to mix synthetic ATF with a conventional and/or synthetic blend ATF?

Yes

. Synthetic ATF and conventional fluids are 100 percent compatible with each other.

What type of automatic transmission fluid should I use?

Dexron III/Mercon

– This is one of the most common fluids on the market. Most GM and Ford units call for this type of ATF, as well as many imports. If your owners manual recommends any form of Dexron, or any Mercon – other than Mercon V – this is the fluid you want.

What can I use in place of ATF 4?

AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle ATF

is a qualified replacement for ATF+4.