What kind of fluid does a Dodge Ram 2500 rear differential take?

Rear Differential Fluid for Dodge Ram 2500
The recommended fluid for the rear differential of a Dodge Ram 2500 is the MOPAR SAE 75W 85 HD Ram GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant. This is the OEM lubricant recommended by Dodge for the rear differential of the Dodge Ram 2500. It’s important to note that a limited-slip additive is not required if the vehicle has limited-slip rear axles. Dodge recommends changing the rear differential fluid every 50,000 miles, but it may be necessary to do this service sooner in certain instances.
It’s also worth mentioning that the rear differential fluid capacity for the Dodge Ram 2500 is approximately 3.81 quarts, and it’s advisable to refill it with the specified fluid up to the fill line.
If you have any further questions or need additional guidance on this topic, feel free to ask!

How much oil does a Ram 2500 rear diff hold?

2.45 quarts
(Capacity 2.3 liters, 2.45 quarts) Rear Differential – Qty 3 to 5 Ravenol Fully Synthetic Gear Oil DGL 75W-85 GL-5 LS 1 Liter. Improved high performance replacement or equivalent to the original recommended rear differential gear oil part numbers. No additional limited slip friction modifiers required.

Should I use 75W90 or 75W140?

I think you’ve got your numbers backwards the 75W140 is the heavier (140 vs 90) and for more severe service. It is recommended only for the rear diff and only for heavy towing and continuous use. You shouldn’t go heavier than 75W90 in the front and for normal duty and occasional towing 75W90 is fine for the rear.

What kind of differential fluid does a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 take?

The 2003-2013 Ram 2500 recommends the use of SAE 75W90 API GL-5 gear oil in both front and rear differentials. Note: Ram specifically states that limited slip friction modifier additive is NOT required for limited-slip rear axles used in 2003-2013 Ram 2500 4×4 trucks.

Can I use 75W140 instead of 75W90?

I think you’ve got your numbers backwards the 75W140 is the heavier (140 vs 90) and for more severe service. It is recommended only for the rear diff and only for heavy towing and continuous use. You shouldn’t go heavier than 75W90 in the front and for normal duty and occasional towing 75W90 is fine for the rear.

Is 75W90 the same as 75W140?

A 75W-90 will be thinner at higher oil temperatures than a 75W-140. Both are the same thickness at lower oil temperatures. The 75W-140 is said to have a wider viscosity range – when more accurately it would be a wider temperature range.

What gear oil does a Ram 2500 take?

Default Qty 3 – 1-liter bottles of fully synthetic Eurol Fultrasyn 75W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil.

How much fluid does a Dodge Ram differential hold?

2019 – 2023 Ram 1500 rear differential fluid fill capacity is 2.2 – 2.9 liters (2.3 – 3.0 quarts).

What fluid should I put in my rear differential?

Normally it will be an Extreme Pressure (EP) Gear Oil, typically EP80. However, some rear diffs such as limited slip diffs (LSD’s) require a special LSD oil which will be specified by the diff manufacturer if fitted as an ‘add on’ for special use or by the vehicle manufacturer if fitted as OE.

What kind of rear differential fluid does a 2012 Ram 2500 take?

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How often should differential fluid be changed on Ram 2500?

104,000-120,000 miles/78-90 months: The transmission fluid, coolant, differential fluid, spark plugs and timing belt should be replaced.