The 2012 Dodge RAM 1500 takes SAE 75W-140 GL-5 oil for the rear differential. It is important to ensure that the gear oil meets the owner’s manual requirements.
Contents
- How much oil does a Ram 1500 rear differential take?
- What gear oil does a Ram 1500 take?
- What kind of differential fluid does a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 take?
- What is the difference between 75W 90 and 75W 140 gear oil?
- How much differential fluid does a 2012 Ram 1500 hold?
- What kind of differential does a Ram 1500 have?
- Can I use 75W140 instead of 75W90?
- How much fluid does a Ram 1500 differential hold?
- What gear oil does a 2013 Ram 1500 take?
- What type of rear differential fluid should I use?
How much oil does a Ram 1500 rear differential take?
Ram 1500 Rear Differential Fluid Capacity
2019 – 2023 Ram 1500 rear differential fluid fill capacity is 2.2 – 2.9 liters (2.3 – 3.0 quarts).
What gear oil does a Ram 1500 take?
These models recommend using SAE 75W140 GL5 gear oil.
What kind of differential fluid does a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 take?
Front Differential – Qty 2 Ravenol Fully Synthetic Gear Oil VSG 75W-90 GL-5 1 Liter.
What is the difference between 75W 90 and 75W 140 gear oil?
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.
How much differential fluid does a 2012 Ram 1500 hold?
2012-2024 Ram 1500 front differential fluid fill capacity is 1.1 liters (1.16 quarts). 2021-2024 Ram 1500 TRX front differential fluid fill capacity is 1.4 liters (1.5 quarts).
What kind of differential does a Ram 1500 have?
You may be asking, “What about my pickup?” or “Does my RAM 1500 have a limited slip differential?” New RAM 1500 models are equipped with either an open or locked differential. A limited slip differential was available on some past model years as an option.
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.
How much fluid does a Ram 1500 differential hold?
2019 – 2023 Ram 1500 rear differential fluid fill capacity is 2.2 – 2.9 liters (2.3 – 3.0 quarts).
What gear oil does a 2013 Ram 1500 take?
The current recommendation for the rear differential gear oil in all 2012-2016 Ram 1500 models is going to be a 75w140 GL-5.
What type of rear differential fluid should I use?
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.
